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US: War crimes on all sides in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has determined all sides in the brutal conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. The move carries no immediate U.S. policy implications but lends weight to...
Well-known Atlanta nightclub closing after owner's killing
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — A popular Atlanta nightclub will close permanently after its co-owner was shot and killed last week, the business announced on social media. Michael Gidewon, who owned the Republic Lounge, was found dead outside the club on the morning of Feb. 4, the Fulton...
Eritrean leader dismisses as 'fantasy' alleged Tigray abuses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eritrea’s president in rare public comments has dismissed as “a fantasy” allegations that his country’s forces carried out rape, looting and other abuses in the war in neighboring Ethiopia’s Tigray region. President Isaias Afwerki, the only leader...
Well-known Atlanta nightclub owner killed in front of club
ATLANTA (AP) — The owner of a popular Atlanta nightclub was shot and killed Saturday morning in front of his own establishment, authorities said. Michael Gidewon, who owned the Republic Lounge, was found dead outside the club on Saturday morning, the Fulton County Medical Examiner...
Witnesses: Eritrean troops withdrawing from towns in Tigray
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Witnesses in some towns across Ethiopia’s Tigray region say troops from neighboring Eritrea have started withdrawing in large convoys, a potentially significant development after a devastating conflict in the region ended late last year. The presence of the...
