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Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

World | 2026-08-21 at 16:20 UTC | Source: www.bbc.co.uk
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
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