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Kalkidan Yibeltal
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Journalist and Writer, BBC
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By Kalkidan Yibeltal Verified| BBC News Verified Kalkidan YibeltalBBC News, Addis AbabaDozens of bus passengers in Ethiopia have been abducted by armed men in the country's largest region, Oromia, as they were were travelling from the capital, Addis Ababa. Details are only just emerging of the kidnappings which took place earlier this week. The incident happened in Ali Doro, which is near an area where around 100 university students were similarly abducted as they were heading home from their campus last July.
By Kalkidan Yibeltal Verified| BBC News Verified 'No-one can handle another war' - Tigrayans fear fresh Ethiopian conflictKalkidan YibeltalGetty ImagesMany hospitals and clinics damaged by the civil war are yet to be repaired People living in Mekelle, the main city in Ethiopia's war-scarred Tigray, have told the BBC they fear they could soon be dragged into conflict again. Growing tensions threaten the fragile peace agreement signed in late 2022, which brought an end to a brutal civil war that claimed an estimated half a million lives.
By Kalkidan Yibeltal Verified| BBC News Verified Rival forces seize mayor's office in key Ethiopian town amid fears of new conflict Kalkidan YibeltalAFPTigray is still recovering from the two-year conflict which ended in 2022A dissident faction of the main political party in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray has seized control of key offices and a radio station in the regional capital, Mekelle, amid growing fears of a fresh conflict.
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BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1922