Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels
Government forces and allied militias retook the Tigray capital after the TPLF said it had withdrawn, raising fears of wider regional conflict.
- 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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JOHANNESBURG. After days of fighting, Ethiopia's government has regained control of Mekelle, the capital of Tigray province. But Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's successes on the battlefield may be short-lived. His enemies are now presenting an increasingly united front.
In Ethiopia, government troops seem to have taken full control of the capital of the province of Tigray.
Ethiopian pro-government militia claims full control of Mekele in Tigray
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Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues
The taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.
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