Wounds of war cast pall on Ethiopia’s epiphany festival

An Ethiopian Orthodox child holds un umbrella during the celebration of the eve of Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany, in the city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on January 18, 2022. PHOTO| AFP

What you need to know:

  • Foreign powers now hope the two sides can reach a deal to end fighting that has displaced millions and, according to UN estimates, driven hundreds of thousands to the brink of starvation.