Adwa
Americannoun
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On Tuesday, residents in the towns of Axum, Adwa and Sheraro said some Eritrean soldiers were still present.
From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2023
A resident in the town of Adwa confirmed the withdrawal of Eritrean forces there.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023
The conflict ended ignominiously for Italy at the 1896 Battle of Adwa, when its troops encountered a much larger Ethiopian force.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Emboldened by its gains, the federal government could head for Axum and Adwa, which would then give them access to the main highway leading to Mekelle.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2022
The residents interviewed by Reuters said they were aware of arrests in towns and cities across Tigray including Mekelle, Shire, Wukro, Adigrat and Adwa.
From Reuters • May 16, 2022
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