Heavy fighting flared in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on Wednesday, diplomatic sources said, after the prime minister launched military operations in response to what he said was an attack on federal troops.

Ethiopia sends army into Tigray region, heavy fighting reported

Tigray is holding elections despite the federal government to delay all polls over coronavirus fears. The elections in Tigray have now exposed the divisions that have characterized Abiy Ahmed as Prime minister.

Rebel vote in Ethiopia: Tigray leaders reject poll delay

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