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Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with government

Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with government
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Tigray region in northern Ethiopia has escalated from mounting tensions into full-blown armed conflict between government forces and rebel groups. Local residents have begun panic buying supplies amid fears of deteriorating security conditions.

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