Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict Reignites Fears of Civil War

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New fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, raising concerns about the fragile 2022 peace deal. Clashes between Tigray forces and Ethiopian federal troops have been reported near the towns of Abala and Erebti. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Shire, and Axum due to the ongoing situation. This escalation tests the peace agreement that ended the devastating 2020-2022 civil war, which displaced millions and caused widespread death.