# Ethiopians celebrate Meskel as faithful call for peace amid renewed fighting

https://mins.news/en/item/78799

- France 24, 2026-09-29 11:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260929-ethiopians-celebrate-meskel-faithful-call-for-peace-amid-renewed-fighting

> Orthodox Ethiopians marked Meskel over the weekend, one of the holiest days in their calendar. This year, however, celebrations were overshadowed by an armed rebellion seeking to overthrow the government. While the main event unfolded in Addis Ababa, intense fighting affected several regions, including a reported attack just 45 km from the capital.

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