These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
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Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
Female fighters from Ethiopia's Tigray region share their experiences from the previous civil war and express concerns about the potential for renewed conflict.
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