Ethiopian Rebel Forces Withdraw From Tigray Capital

Ethiopian rebel forces have withdrawn from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, with residents reporting that forces loyal to the government have taken control.

Two residents of Mekelle described the city as being under the control of government-aligned forces.

Their reports point to a shift in control of the regional capital, although the extent of the forces’ presence across the city was not specified.

Details of the rebels’ withdrawal, including its timing and whether it involved fighting, were not provided.