Conflict · 4 days ago
Ethiopian forces capture Tigray city Mekelle
🇪🇹 ETHIOPIA — Ethiopian government forces have successfully seized the capital of Tigray, Mekelle, as the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdraws in the face of advancing troops. This development marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict, with implications for the stability of the region. The capture could lead to increased central government control over Tigray, affecting humanitarian efforts.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 4 days · aljazeera.com
Why it matters
Control over Mekelle will impact the future of the Tigray region and humanitarian access.
Context
Mekelle's capture follows months of fierce fighting and political struggle.