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Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription

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Briefings

Tigray students are relocating to new schools due to ongoing fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, with reports indicating some faced forced conscription to fight for causes they did not believe in. Tom Canetti is reporting on these events. The article provides a snapshot of the situation as of October 2026, noting that approximately 5,000 students are currently starting the academic year far from home.

Key points

• Approximately 5,000 students in Tigray are relocating to new schools as fighting continues, forcing them to start the academic year far from home.
• Some students claim they were subjected to forced conscription to fight for causes they did not believe in.

Context and limitations

This report is a snapshot from October 2026 and may not reflect the full extent of the conflict or all affected students.

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