Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.

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