Explosions in Addis Ababa after drone ban; fighting north of capital
Explosions were heard in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa following a ban on drone flights, a week after fighting erupted north of the city between the army and a new alliance of armed groups. The incident suggests the conflict is expanding toward the capital, though details on targets and casualties remain unclear. This marks a significant escalation in Ethiopia's internal conflict, with potential regional implications.
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Addis Ababa Explosions Amid Widening Ethiopian Conflict
Multiple explosions occurred in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following a ban on drone flights and renewed fighting north of the capital. While diplomatic sources confirm the blasts, details regarding targets, perpetrators, and casualties remain largely unconfirmed. This marks a significant escalation, extending the conflict directly into the capital, previously insulated from such attacks.