Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks and inflicted casualties in its first public comment on fresh fighting, as fears grow of a resumption of full-blown civil war, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Ethiopia's military says its soldiers repelled attacks, according to the BBC.
- The army says it inflicted casualties during the fighting.
- The statement is described as the military's first comment on the fresh fighting.
- The BBC reports that fears are growing of a resumption of full-blown civil war.
- The location of the fighting, the parties involved and the scale of casualties have not been detailed in available reporting.
Ethiopia’s army has said it repelled attacks and inflicted casualties, in its first public comment on fresh fighting in the country, according to the BBC.
The military statement comes amid growing fears of a resumption of full-blown civil war, the BBC reported.
In its account, the army said its soldiers had turned back the attacks and caused casualties. The statement marks the first time the military has commented on the latest outbreak of fighting, according to the BBC.
The BBC reported that the developments have heightened concerns over whether the country could slide back into large-scale conflict.
No further details about the location of the fighting, the parties involved or the scale of casualties were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The BBC reports that the fresh fighting has raised fears of a return to full-blown civil war in Ethiopia. Further details on the scale, location and parties involved were not available in the reporting reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
What did Ethiopia's army say?
According to the BBC, Ethiopia's military said its soldiers repelled attacks and inflicted casualties. This was the army's first comment on the fresh fighting.
Why are there concerns about the situation?
The BBC reported that fears are growing of a resumption of a full-blown civil war in Ethiopia.
Are further details about the fighting available?
The available reporting does not provide additional details on the location, parties involved or the scale of casualties.
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- Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
BBC World: The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.