Ethiopia 'fears Tigray conflict could get out of control'

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Airstrikes and artillery fire were reported in Ethiopia's Tigray region amid clashes between federal forces and rebels. The fighting has raised concerns that the conflict could widen and become difficult to contain.

Airstrikes and artillery fire rocked northern Ethiopia's Tigray region overnight into Monday, aid sources said, in clashes between federal government and rebel forces that have raised fears of wider fighting. France 24's Philip Turle says that the Ethiopian government is pushing into Tigray territory amid fears the conflict "could get out of control".