Celebrations in Ethiopian city after reported Eritrean ‘incursion’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 10, 2026Country: Ethiopia

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Celebrations in Ethiopian city after reported Eritrean ‘incursion’

People in a northern Ethiopian city, Adigrat, celebrated after the reported withdrawal of Eritrean forces accused of an incursion into the Tigray region. Pro-government troops were seen on the streets, but Eritrea denied its forces entered the area. The situation remains tense, but the local population is pleased with the alleged withdrawal.

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