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Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents

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Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Tigray's capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.

  2. France 24

    Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border (opens France 24)

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    In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats!

  3. France 24

    Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents (opens France 24)

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    Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.