Africa·Ethiopia
Ethiopian drone strikes kill at least 25 civilians, including children at a displaced-persons camp
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L1What happened
A witness said 14 were buried at the camp, about 400 km northeast of Addis Ababa, and two more died in treatment; the strikes came “just as the students were coming home from school.” In Rama town in Tigray, at least 11 were killed on Friday.
L2Who’s affected
Displaced families in Amhara — witnesses say children and pregnant women were among the victims — and civilians in Tigray. ACLED says the Rama strike was “believed to have been carried out by the ENDF,” killing 12 civilians.
L3Why it’s quiet
Analysis · OVERLOOKED Access to northern Ethiopia is tight and the accounts come from anonymous witnesses, which keeps it off big newsrooms’ radar.
L4Deeper impact
The government has used its large drone supply to win a decisive advantage over rebels and has been accused of indiscriminate attacks that killed civilians. The army did not respond to AFP’s requests for comment.
L5Full context
The TPLF launched attacks on federal forces last month and was pushed back from its strongholds; it is allied with groups including Fano in Amhara. The army has advanced to the Eritrean border, and Eritrea has sent troops to support the TPLF, raising fears of an international conflict.
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