https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-fighting-escalates-in-tigray-killing-52-civilians-in-alamata-medic-tells-the-bbcContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-fighting-escalates-in-tigray-killing-52-civilians-in-alamata-medic-tells-the-bbchttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-fighting-escalates-in-tigray-killing-52-civilians-in-alamata-medic-tells-the-bbc#u103474Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:10:08 +0000At least 52 civilians died during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's Tigray region in late September. Hospital sources cited by the BBC report the casualties occurred as pro-government forces fought to seize the strategic town from regional fighters. The violence has displaced residents and overwhelmed medical facilities. In the surrounding areas, the escalation stranded foreign tourists in Lalibela, leading to the evacuation of 36 Israelis, though four remain in the city. Ethiopia has attributed the rising risk of conflict spillover to regional rivals.Why it matter