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Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads

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Reports indicate a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray has forcibly recruited men and boys as young as 15 during renewed fighting between Ethiopia's federal government and the TPLF, which erupted on September 23, 2026. This conflict shattered the November 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, potentially triggering a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region as civilians flee. The evidence suggests forced recruitment is occurring alongside ongoing violence, though specific group names and casualty figures are not detailed in the available text.

Key points

• A new alliance of armed groups in Tigray has been forcibly recruiting men and boys as young as 15 during renewed fighting.
• The conflict between Ethiopia's federal government and the TPLF erupted on September 23, 2026, shattering the November 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to emerging reports of forced recruitment and the date of renewed fighting; specific names of the new alliance, casualty numbers, and the extent of civilian displacement are not provided.

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