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TPLF Declares Full War Against Ethiopian Federal Forces

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  • The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) declared a full-blown war against federal forces.
  • The TPLF said the war follows a coalition with six armed groups to topple Abiy Ahmed’s government.
  • Another armed group claimed to join the alliance on Friday, expanding the rebel coalition.
  • Fighting across Ethiopia worsens after the TPLF’s war declaration, endangering civilians and regional stability.
  • Correspondent Tom Canetti reported from Addis Ababa on the escalating conflict.