Ethiopian forces retake Tigray capital from rebels

· Security · Ethiopia

Ethiopian government forces and allied militias regained control of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, as Tigray People's Liberation Front leaders retreated. The advance, which included the airport, marks a major turning point in the renewed conflict.

Why it matters：A return to war in Tigray threatens renewed mass displacement and wider instability.

Key points

  • Forces seized the airport and other parts of Mekelle.
  • Tigray People's Liberation Front leaders retreated from the city.
  • The reversal is a major setback for the opposition alliance ruling the region.

Sources (original reporting)

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