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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

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France 24 English
“Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital of Mekelle as pro-government forces advance”

Rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in Ethiopia were abandoning their regional capital of Mekkele in the north of the country on Saturday, a local journalist and residents told AFP. The TPLF has been fighting against federal forces and pro-government militias since September 23 and launching attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of an all-out civil war similar to that of 2020-2022.

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Al Jazeera English
“Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws”

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

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BBC News – World
“Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital”

Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

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Al Jazeera English
“Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting”

The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.

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