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Ethiopian government scores first victory in reignited war
After a week of fighting, Ethiopian government troops have captured the strategic city of Alamata in the Tigray region from an alliance of seven groups known as 'the survival alliance,' which seeks to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The capture follows rebel advances on Mekelle and marks a shift in momentum, though humanitarian organizations warn that 150,000 people have fled and aid access is deteriorating. Neighboring Eritrea appears to support the rebels by allowing ammunition transit, potentially to prevent Ethiopia from accessing the Assab port. The African Union has called for de-escalation amid rising violence and threats of extreme drought due to El Niño.
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