Ethiopian federal forces control Tigray capital

· Security · Ethiopia

Ethiopian federal troops are patrolling Mekelle after the Tigray People's Liberation Front withdrew its forces from the northern city, as regional rivals met in Egypt.

Why it matters：The takeover could reshape the fragile post-war balance in Tigray after the 2022 ceasefire and affect stability in the Horn of Africa.

Key points

  • The TPLF withdrew its forces from Mekelle.
  • Federal troops are patrolling the city.
  • Ethiopia's regional rivals, including Eritrea and Sudan, met in Egypt.

Sources (original reporting)

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