Ethiopia's military reports repelling attacks as civil war fears resurface
Source Summary
Ethiopia's military has issued its first statement on renewed fighting, claiming its forces repelled attacks and inflicted casualties on opposing forces. The statement comes amid growing concerns that the country may be sliding back into full-scale civil conflict.
Why it matters
Renewed military clashes in Ethiopia raise the prospect of destabilization in a strategically important Horn of Africa nation and potential humanitarian crisis.
What remains uncertain
The identity of the opposing forces and the full scope of the renewed fighting remain unclear from the military's statement.
