Ethiopian Forces Enter Tigray Capital as Washington Urges Dialogue

Forces allied with Ethiopia’s federal government have entered Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, after Tigrayan rebels withdrew from the city.

The federal government’s allies also regained control of Mekelle’s airport, marking a shift in control of a key facility in the regional capital.

The reported entry followed the rebels’ evacuation of Mekelle. The available account did not provide further details on the withdrawal or the extent of the allied forces’ presence across the city.

Meanwhile, Washington called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to engage in dialogue, placing diplomatic efforts alongside the latest military developments in Tigray.