Ethiopia declares nationwide emergency as rebels advance: state media
Ethiopia's cabinet declared a nationwide state of emergency after Tigrayan rebels seized two crucial towns.
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia's cabinet on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after Tigrayan rebels seized two crucial towns in an apparent push towards the capital, state-affiliated media reported.
"The state of emergency is aimed to protect civilians from atrocities being committed by the terrorist TPLF group in several parts of the country," Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported, referring to the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
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