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‘Massive’ progress in Ethiopia talks could be outpaced, says U.S.

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

As talks continue, rival Tigray forces are pushing toward the capital, Addis Ababa, and a growing number of countries are telling their citizens to leave now.

U.N. says Ethiopia to ease blockade of aid for Tigray, but no official agreement in sight

By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin

The United Nations says the Ethiopian government promises to ease its de facto blockade on the northern territory of Tigray, where hundreds of thousands are facing famine after a year of conflict. Nick Schifrin has the story.

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U.S. sanctions Eritrea’s military, ruling party over Ethiopia

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

A Treasury Department statement cited the "continued role" the Eritreans play in the war that has killed thousands. Ethiopia's government allowed Eritrean soldiers to enter Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Tigray, other groups form alliance against Ethiopia’s leader

By Cara Anna, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

"There is no limit for us," Berhane Gebrechristos, a former foreign minister and Tigray official, told reporters in Washington. "Definitely we will have a change in Ethiopia before Ethiopia implodes."…

U.N. report says Ethiopia’s war marked by ‘extreme brutality’

By Jamey Keaten, Cara Anna, Associated Press

The U.N. human rights chief says Ethiopia's yearlong war has been marked by "extreme brutality" as a joint investigation into alleged atrocities faults all sides for committing abuses.

U.S. to cut Ethiopia from trade program over rights abuses in Tigray

By Cara Anna, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says he's moving to cut out Ethiopia from a U.S. trade program. That sets the path for further sanctions against the African nation over its failure to end a nearly yearlong war in the Tigray region.

Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigray forces threaten move on capital

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

The declaration by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday was the clearest sign of alarm yet from the government of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Tigray spokesperson says Ethiopia airstrike killed 10, including children

By Associated Press

This is the deadliest of the new round of airstrikes that began last week as the year-long war intensifies.

New airstrikes hit capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Meanwhile, the United Nations tells The Associated Press it is slashing by more than half its Tigray presence as a government blockade halts humanitarian aid efforts and people die from lack of food.

Ethiopian military airstrikes hit Tigray capital, witnesses say

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

The airstrikes, confirmed by two humanitarian workers, came days after a new military offensive was launched against the Tigray forces who have been fighting Ethiopian and allied forces for nearly a year.