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Ethiopia PM says conflict nearing end as thousands flee fighting

Tigray has been under a communications blackout, making it difficult to weigh competing claims about casualties and who holds what territory.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Tuesday the end of military operations in Ethiopia's north is "coming within reach", as the African Union called for an immediate ceasefire and thousands fled the violence into neighbouring Sudan.

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