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Fighting spreads to Ethiopia's Afar region amid efforts to oust PM Abiy
Al Jazeera·ET·2 days ago
Seven rebel groups across Ethiopia announced a new alliance against PM Abiy Ahmed's government, signaling a potential escalation in internal conflict. The move consolidates disparate insurgencies, though the operational capacity and coordination of the alliance remain unclear. This development increases political and security instability in Ethiopia, with potential regional spillover.
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have formed an anti-government alliance, confirmed by multiple sources. Fighting has reportedly erupted in Tigray, signaling a potential reversal of the 2022 peace deal and a significant escalation of internal conflict. The alliance's cohesion and military capability remain uncertain.