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Ethiopia Takes Mekelle as Regional Leaders Convene
Ethiopian forces capture Tigray's capital as Egypt hosts rivals to prevent regional war.
In brief
Ethiopian forces capture Tigray's capital as Egypt hosts rivals to prevent regional war. Ethiopia regained control of Tigray's capital Mekelle after rebels retreated, while Egypt's leaders meet to discuss escalation risks. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Ethiopia regains Mekelle
Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, local sources said on Sunday.
TPLF retreats from Mekelle
The Tigray People's Liberation Front said it had retreated from the capital and that the regional government would be temporarily moved out of Mekelle.
Regional rivals meet in Egypt
Egypt's presidents of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea were set to meet in Alamein to discuss the conflict.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing rebels
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of directly backing the Tigray rebels, with the support of Sudan and Egypt, which all three countries deny.
Rebels flee Mekelle
Pro-government militia fighters entered Mekelle on Saturday afternoon, followed by Ethiopian military forces.
Local security concerns
Residents reported no police, organizing security after rebels withdrew, with looting of government offices and police headquarters.
Regional war risk
Analysts warn the fighting threatens to escalate into a wider regional conflict, with the African Union urging restraint.
The essence
Ethiopia regained control of Tigray's capital Mekelle after rebels retreated, while Egypt's leaders meet to discuss escalation risks.
