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Explosions were reported in Addis Ababa following a ban on drone flights, amid ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia.
Explosions were heard in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, following a ban on drone flights. This occurred approximately one week after fighting resumed north of the city between the national army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups. Internet disruptions have also been reported amid the ongoing conflict.
The capital's proximity to renewed fighting raises concerns about the potential spread of the conflict across Ethiopia. The situation reflects the country's fragile security landscape, marked by internal divisions and the challenges of maintaining national stability amidst widespread armed opposition.
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“It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.”How outlets framed it
All sources: Multiple news outlets report explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, coinciding with ongoing conflict in the country's north and a ban on drone flights.
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It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.
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