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

Name: Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
Start: 2026-08-21T16:30:29Z
Location: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · Rest of Africa region

detected 2026-08-21T16:30:29Z updated 2026-08-21T16:30:29Z

An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

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