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Ethiopia's Conflict Escalates, Diplomatic Ties Severed with Eritrea

October 2, 2026

Summary

Violence is flaring across northern Ethiopia, with a government-aligned group claiming close to full control of the Tigray region. The conflict has led to a collapse of the 2022 peace deal and a severing of diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea, further deteriorating the humanitarian situation.

Coverage by lane

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  • Ethiopia: Who could bring the warring sides to the negotiation table?

Center

  • Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates

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