WorldEthiopia’s Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
A stadium gathering for Ashenda, a major festival celebrating women and the Virgin Mary, has been cancelled in Mekelle after recent drone strikes. Tigray officials cited ongoing attacks and the threat of renewed war; the latest strike reportedly injured 13 civilians and damaged homes.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:20Original
Ethiopia’s Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
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