Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle Amid Fears of Renewed War in Tigray

Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have taken control of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, following the withdrawal of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.

The front, which is fighting the Ethiopian government, confirmed that its forces had pulled out of the city before federal troops and allied forces entered.

The change in control puts the regional capital back in the hands of Ethiopian forces, marking a shift in the struggle over Tigray.

The development comes amid fears of renewed war in the region. The circumstances of the withdrawal and its implications for the wider conflict remain unclear.