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 government-allied forces also regained control of Mekelle’s airport, a key development in the operation to take back the regional capital.

Their entry followed the rebels’ evacuation of Mekelle. No further details were provided about the withdrawal or conditions in the city after the forces arrived.

Meanwhile, Washington called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to pursue dialogue. Details of the proposed talks were not provided.