Explosions Rock Addis Ababa After Drone Flight Ban
· World · BBC News, The Hindu
Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, with blasts reported near the military headquarters in the west and in the Gotera neighbourhood in the south. Residents described loud explosions around 00:30 local time that set off car alarms and were felt while playing games. The blasts occurred hours after authorities banned drone flights over the city and a week after fighting erupted in the north between the army and a newly launched alliance including Tigray forces. An opposition-linked source told Reuters they were behind what they described as drone strikes. No official reports have confirmed the cause, exact locations, casualties, or damage, and government offices have not responded to BBC requests for comment.
Why it matters
Residents in Addis Ababa face renewed fear of violence as unexplained explosions disrupt sleep and safety in neighbourhoods near military and security bases. The incident raises concerns about a potential return to large-scale conflict in Ethiopia just days after northern fighting resumed.
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