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Fighting Gets Worse in Ethiopia as Rebels Pull Back and Attacks Continue
Rebel forces have left the capital of Tigray, but intense fighting, airstrikes, and claims of forced child recruitment continue to spread across the region.
Damaged buildings and debris in an Ethiopian town following recent military airstrikes and artillery fire.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ethiopia 
Oct. 6, 2026, 11:23 a.m. - 12 hours ago
The situation in Ethiopia is getting much worse. Rebel forces have pulled out of Mekelle, the main city in the Tigray region. But peace is not coming.
Instead, heavy fighting has broken out in other parts of the north. Reports from the ground say there have been new airstrikes and artillery fire—which means heavy guns shooting from a distance—as the government and rebel fighters continue to clash.
The human cost is high. There are reports that rebel groups are forcing boys as young as 15 to join the fight. This has raised alarm among international groups as the violence spreads.
Experts are calling this a war that everyone saw coming. Many have been watching the region for months, expecting this conflict to break out. The United States has also been involved, with critics saying that Washington has picked a side in this new war, which could make the situation even more complicated.
Right now, it is a very dangerous time for the people living in northern Ethiopia. We will keep watching this story as more details come in.
Source: BBC
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