The annual Ashenda festival, a traditional cultural gathering celebrating the Virgin Mary in Ethiopia's Tigray region, has been canceled due to security concerns and fears of potential drone strikes following recent aerial attacks in the area.
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Tigray Cancels Ashenda Festival Over Drone Attack Fears
Organizers canceled the annual celebration honoring the Virgin Mary following recent air strikes in the region.
ምንጭ፦ BBC News (Africa)·22 ኦገስት 2026
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