Ethiopians celebrate Meskel amid renewed fighting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 17:18 · Archive

Orthodox Ethiopians celebrated Meskel, one of their holiest days, overshadowed by armed rebellion.

Orthodox Ethiopians celebrated Meskel over the weekend, one of the holiest days on their calendar. The festivities were overshadowed by an armed rebellion aimed at overthrowing the Ethiopian government. Heavy fighting occurred across several regions, including an attack reported only 45 km from the capital Addis Ababa.

How it is being reported

• Ethiopians celebrate Meskel: Faithful call for peace amid renewed fightingFrance 24 · 29 Sept, 12:32
• Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fightingAl Jazeera · 27 Sept, 14:34

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