New fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region: What you need to know

War has returned to northern Ethiopia, causing mass fear and internet blackouts.

War has broken out again in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. After a period of quiet, fighting has returned, and the situation is getting worse. Here is what is happening right now: Young men are leaving. Many people in Tigray are afraid of being forced to fight in the war. Because of this, large numbers of young men are fleeing their homes to stay safe. Old enemies are working together. People who used to fight each other are now joining forces. This shows how much the situation has shifted. The internet is down. Communication is a major problem. People in the region are having trouble gett…