Ethiopian government strikes Tigray capital for fourth day this week

The Ethiopian government conducted an airstrike on the capital of the Tigray region on Friday amid escalating tensions between federal troops and the TPLF paramilitary organization.

A satellite image shows smoke rising from Mekelle, Ethiopia, October 20, 2021.

A satellite image shows smoke rising from Mekelle, Ethiopia, October 20, 2021.

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ByREUTERS

OCTOBER 22, 2021 13:43