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Ethiopia's military advances in Tigray increase fears of a war with Eritrea

Updated 2026-10-18 · told from many outlets at once

Hostilities resumed in northern Ethiopia on September 23. Eritrean troops moved into Tigray, advancing up to 60 kilometers, and crossed the border near Adigrat. Ethiopian forces advanced into Mekelle, recapturing the capital of Tigray.

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