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The shifting fortunes of Ethiopia's massive army
[AlAhram] Æthiopia's federal army is facing a tough fight against Tigrayan rebels seeking to advance on the capital Addis Ababa, despite its advantages in numbers following a huge recruitment drive and access to greater firepower.Last week Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed deployed to the conflict zone himself in a bid to boost morale, and the government has since claimed control of several towns the rebels once held, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Lalibela. Here are a few details about Æthiopia's national military and its shifting fortunes in the year-long war that has left hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine, according to UN estimates: Posted by: trailing wife 2021-12-03 |
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