From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
Government forces seize Tigray capital from rebels
Ethiopian government recaptures Mekelle, key blow to TPLF rebels.
In brief
Ethiopian government recaptures Mekelle, key blow to TPLF rebels. Pro-government forces took Mekelle from TPLF rebels, ending their control of Ethiopia's Tigray region capital. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Government forces regain Mekelle
Pro-government forces said they regained control of Tigray's capital city Mekelle on Sunday.
TPLF retreats from Mekelle
The TPLF, which leads the opposition alliance, said it had retreated from Mekelle and the regional government would be temporarily moved out of the city.
Mekelle under government control
A humanitarian source and Mekelle resident confirmed the city was in the hands of government forces and their allies.
Major setback for TPLF
The taking of Mekelle is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against Ethiopian military.
Fighting threatens regional conflict
Ethiopian federal forces made a quick counterattack into Tigray, but analysts say the fighting could escalate into a wider regional conflict.
Diplomatic tensions with Eritrea
Ethiopia severed diplomatic ties with Eritrea last week, accusing it of supporting the rebel alliance alongside Sudan and Egypt.
What it means
Pro-government forces took Mekelle from TPLF rebels, ending their control of Ethiopia's Tigray region capital.
