Event Brief
Meskel celebrations in Addis Ababa overshadowed by fighting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM ET
Summary: Orthodox Ethiopians marked Meskel over the weekend, but festivities were overshadowed by an armed rebellion aimed at overthrowing the Ethiopian government. While the main celebration took place in Addis Ababa, heavy fighting was reported in several regions, including an attack about 45 km from the capital.
WHO: Orthodox Ethiopians; Ethiopian government; armed rebellion
WHAT: Meskel celebrations took place as heavy fighting was reported across multiple regions, including an attack near Addis Ababa.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 7:32 AM ET
WHERE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
WHY: The celebrations were overshadowed by renewed armed fighting linked to an armed rebellion.
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