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Tigray rebels start handing over weapons to Ethiopian army

Tigray rebels start handing over weapons to Ethiopian army

Surrendering weapons is a central part of the November ceasefire agreement which seeks to end a conflict that has killed thousands

Tigrayan rebels have begun handing in heavy weapons, a key part of an agreement signed more than two months ago to end a deadly conflict in northern Ethiopia, a spokesperson for the rebel authorities said.

The demobilisation of Tigray forces is seen as central to the 2 November ceasefire agreement, alongside the restoration of services, resumption of humanitarian aid and withdrawal of Eritrean troops, who fought alongside Ethiopia’s army but were not party to the truce.

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