Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws

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Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters seized control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, on Saturday after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced a temporary withdrawal. The recapture of the city follows the collapse of a 2022 peace deal and raises fears of a wider regional conflict, with the US urging restraint and respect for sovereignty.

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Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.

Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws

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