Ethiopia conflict spreads as 52 civilians reported killed

Ethiopia conflict spreads as 52 civilians reported killed

Federal forces are advancing in Tigray, Ethiopia, where 52 civilians have reportedly been killed. The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in the neighboring Afar and Amhara regions.

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Communications remain disrupted, making it difficult to independently verify claims about the fighting.

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