After two years of fighting that left hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced and facing starvation, the surprise deal came out of peace talks convened by the African Union in South Africa.
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Ethiopian Government and Tigray Rebels Are Set to Begin Peace Talks
Delegations from both sides have traveled to South Africa for the first formal negotiations since the civil war erupted nearly two years ago.
Ethiopian Airstrike Hits Kindergarten as Fighting Spreads in Tigray
Local medics said seven people died, including several children, as the region in northern Ethiopia plunged deeper into conflict just days after a truce collapsed.
Fighting Near Tigray Region of Ethiopia Shatters Cease-Fire
Clashes on the border of the Tigray region raised concern about another wave of violence in a ruinous civil war and fueled fears about the fate of millions already on the verge of famine.
Biden Threatens New Ethiopia Sanctions as Tigray War Widens
In an executive order, President Biden targeted all sides of the widening conflict in Africa’s second most populous country, demanding an end to fighting and safe passage for aid.