Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels
The withdrawal ends a week of fighting and leaves federal forces and allied militias in control, Reuters reported.
- Ethiopian government forces and allied Tigray Peace Forces regained control of Mekelle on Saturday, dealing a major setback to the opposition Tigray People's Liberation Front .
- The TPLF launched a major offensive on September 23 but retreated from Mekelle, posting on Facebook that regional government operations would temporarily relocate elsewhere.
- Pro-Government fighters entered Mekelle's city center Saturday afternoon, followed by the Ethiopian military. A humanitarian worker and local resident confirmed federal forces now control the capital.
- Federal officials in Addis Ababa severed diplomatic ties last week with Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt, accusing them of supporting the rebel alliance; all three countries deny the allegations.
- Analysts warn this fighting represents the worst escalation since the 2020–2022 civil war, with fears the conflict could expand into a wider regional war involving neighboring countries.
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The Seattle TimesOpposition fighters in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray withdraw from regional capital
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Government-allied fighters entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, a witness said Sunday, after the rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front announced its withdrawal following renewed fighting. The TPLF last month seized the Mekelle airport and the city, one of Ethiopia’s largest. In a statement Saturday, it said its forces...
TPLF withdraws from Mekelle as Ethiopian federal forces move back in
TPLF leaders said their fighters have withdrawn from Mekelle, allowing federal troops and allies to move in. The pull-out raises fears for the 2022 peace deal as looting, isolation and regional tensions grow.
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Leaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia said they had withdrawn from the regional capital, clearing the way for the entry of federal troops and their allies following renewed fighting. The
Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray withdraw from regional capital – WTOP News
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Leaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia said they had withdrawn from the regional capital, clearing the way for the entry of federal troops and their allies following renewed fighting. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, which last month seized the Mekelle airport and the city, one of...
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