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‘Are We Becoming the Kurds of Ethiopia?’ Tigrayans Plead for Access to Their Money
September 26, 2026 UMD Media spoke with Tigrayans in Addis Ababa who say they have been directly affected by restrictions
By UMD Media / Sep 26, 2026
Tigrayans Cut Off From Their Own Money as Banks Restrict Access to Accounts Opened in Tigray
Tigrayans living in Addis Ababa have reported that some bank accounts originally opened in Tigray are no longer accessible following
By UMD Media / Sep 26, 2026
Telecommunications Cut Off Across Tigray, Raising Concerns Over Banking, Markets and Livelihoods
September 24, 2026 Telecommunications services were cut off across Tigray at approximately 10:21 p.m. local time Thursday, according to sources
By UMD Media / Sep 25, 2026
Ethiopia’s Newly Established Alliance for Survival Rejects African Union’s Characterization, Calls for Inclusive National Dialogue and Civilian Protection
September 24, 2026 The newly formed Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival has rejected the African Union’s characterization of the coalition as
By UMD Media / Sep 24, 2026
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Tigray Government Accuses AU of Failing Pretoria Process, Says Peace and Dialogue Remain Its “Strategic Choice”
September 24, 2026 The Government of Tigray has sharply criticized the African Union’s handling of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement,
By UMD Media / Sep 24, 2026
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EU Calls for Immediate De-escalation as Fighting Escalates in Northern Ethiopia
The European Union says it is “deeply concerned” by the rapidly deteriorating situation in northern Ethiopia, citing military activity across
By UMD Media / Sep 24, 2026
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Tigray Health Bureau Issues Civilian Safety Advisory Hours After Regional Government Announces “Defensive War”
September 23, 2026 The Tigray Bureau of Health has issued a detailed civilian safety advisory outlining what residents should do
By UMD Media / Sep 24, 2026
Breaking: Former President General Tadesse Worede, Former TDF Intelligence Chief Tewolde Embeb, and Esayas Tadesse Surrounded by Security Forces in Tigray
At around 1:00 a.m. local time in Tigray on Thursday, UMD Media learned that security forces had surrounded Colonel Tewolde
By UMD Media / Sep 23, 2026
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Fighting Escalates in Northern Ethiopia as Tigray Army and Alliance for Survival Announce Counteroffensives; African Union and U.S. Ambassador Push for De-escalation
September 23, 2026 Northern Ethiopia entered a more dangerous phase on Wednesday as the Tigray Army said federal forces had
By UMD Media / Sep 23, 2026