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Ethiopia’s Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

▶ BBC Africa Aug 21, 2026 2h ago 👁 1 views

Ethiopia’s Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

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An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes. An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes. Read the full story on BBC Africa via the link below.

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