Policy/press release/2026-09-23

Renewed Fighting Erupts Between Tigrayan Forces and Ethiopian Military

Renewed fighting has erupted in Ethiopia between Tigrayan forces and the Ethiopian military, effectively ending a four-year ceasefire. Multiple reports confirm the escalation of clashes, which have widened across regions including Amhara and Afar. The Ethiopian army claims to have killed 272 Tigrayan fighters, recaptured a strategic town, and taken a Tigrayan stronghold, though these specific claims remain unverified by independent sources. Al Jazeera reported from near the front lines in the Afar region, confirming the ongoing conflict. Concerns have also been raised about young men fleeing Tigray amid fears of forced recruitment.

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  • Renewed fighting has erupted in Ethiopia
  • The conflict involves Tigrayan forces and the Ethiopian military
  • A ceasefire has ended
  • Fighting has widened across regions like Amhara and Afar

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