{
  "id": 9709853,
  "title": "Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/internet-disrupted-in-ethiopia-as-conflict-rages-9709853",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:14:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/25/internet-disrupted-in-ethiopia-as-conflict-rages"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ethiopia faced internet disruptions on Friday as conflict escalated between the federal government and Tigray rebels, according to online monitor Netblocks and AFP. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seized local airports and launched attacks into neighboring states, claiming to be in a full-scale war with the government. Locals are on high alert, fearing a repeat of the 600,000 casualties caused by the 2020-2022 telecoms blackout and supply blockade during the previous civil war. Reports indicate that the TPLF is once again pushing south through Amhara towards Addis Ababa, while the offensive in Afar aims to cut off supplies from Djibouti. Prices for basic goods soared as residents rushed to stockpile, and fear grew that banks, telecom networks, electricity, and essential goods could be cut off again. The TPLF has allied with the Fano and five other armed groups across the country, and the conflict may involve Eritrea, which fears Ethiopia's invasion to access the Red Sea.",
  "summary": "Global internet monitor NetBlocks said network data showed an internet disruption in northern Ethiopia, consistent with reports of a telecoms blackout in Tigray.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/internet-disrupted-in-ethiopia-as-conflict-rages",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:14:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}