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Political Turmoil Erupts in Tigray Amid Power Struggle

3/14/2025

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Political turmoil grips Ethiopia's Tigray region as factions within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) clash for dominance, igniting fears of renewed violence. Debretsion Gebremichael's faction has taken control of vital offices in Mekele, sending residents into a frenzy as they withdraw funds, haunted by memories of a brutal war that left 600,000 dead.

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Political turmoil grips Ethiopia's Tigray region as factions within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) clash for dominance, igniting fears of renewed violence. Debretsion Gebremichael's faction has taken control of vital offices in Mekele, sending residents into a frenzy as they withdraw funds, haunted by memories of a brutal war that left 600,000 dead.