Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have regained control of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region. Federal forces seized the city's main airport and other areas, marking a major turning point in the renewed conflict and a significant setback for the opposition alliance ruling the region.
Leaders and fighters of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front have been seen abandoning the regional capital as pro-government forces advanced. Local residents and journalists reported that the rebels retreated from the city on Saturday.
While federal forces retook the capital, fighting continues to rage in the Amhara and Afar regions. These renewed clashes have raised fears that the conflict could spill over into the wider region.