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Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes. Grouped from 5 articles across 3 sources.

5 reports3 sourcesSep 24, 2026, 9:28 AM
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BBC NewsSep 24, 2026, 9:28 AM

Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.

Al JazeeraSep 23, 2026, 8:37 PM

Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.

Al JazeeraSep 23, 2026, 5:10 PM

Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive

There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.

The Straits TimesSep 23, 2026, 4:21 PM

Explainer-Why new war in Ethiopia’s Tigray threatens to trigger wider conflict

LONDON, Sept 23 - Regional forces in northern Ethiopia's Tigray on Wednesday seized control of three airports and clashed in multiple locations with federal troops, signalling the start of a major offensive after months of growing tensions.

Al JazeeraSep 23, 2026, 9:58 AM

Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government

Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.

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