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Fighting Escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray, Killing 52 Civilians

Original: 🔴 BREAKING Ethiopia Fighting Escalates in Tigray Killing 52 Civilians Fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has escalated

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has escalated, leaving 52 civilians dead, according to a medic speaking to the BBC. The conflict has spread to neighbouring areas, including the historic town of Lalibela, raising fears of a wider resurgence of violence in northern Ethiopia. Reports of civilian casualties are drawing renewed international concern about the deteriorating security situation.

Why now: Fresh civilian deaths and the spread of fighting beyond Tigray are reviving fears of a return to large-scale conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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• 🔴 BREAKING Ethiopia Fighting Escalates in Tigray Killing 52 Civilians Fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has escalated, resulting in the deaths of 52 civilians according to a medic speaking to the BBC. The conflict has spread to neighboring areas, including Lalibela, where… · GeoWire · 2

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