Tigray cancels Ashenda festival over drone fears
The cancellation of the Ashenda festival in Mekelle, northern Ethiopia, was announced due to fears of drone attacks amid ongoing tensions following recent strikes that injured civilians. The festival, a key cultural and religious celebration, was scheduled to take place at a stadium but was called off by regional authorities citing the threat of renewed conflict. The region continues to experience instability after a civil war ended in 2022, with recent violence raising concerns about a possible resumption of fighting.
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