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Maps Can Be Misleading and Distort History
Published Friday, September 25, 2026 · Updated September 25
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Ethiopian-Eritrean War of 1998-2000, which cost up to 100,000 lives, was waged over the disputed border town of Badme, a conflict centered on differing interpretations of colonial-era treaties and distorted historical maps.
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- AllAfrica
The article emphasizes that maps, despite their perceived authority, can be deliberately manipulated to spread disinformation and exacerbate political conflicts, particularly when combined with social media.
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