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

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- France 24 English, 2026-09-29 11:32 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j75H4nYM0U4

> Orthodox Ethiopians celebrated Meskel over the weekend, one of the holiest days on their calendar, while an armed rebellion seeking to overthrow the government cast a shadow over the festivities. The main celebration was held in Addis Ababa as heavy fighting raged in several regions, including a reported attack just 45 km from the capital.

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