Opposition fighters withdraw from capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region

Africa World Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:38:08 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

Government-allied fighters entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, a witness said, after the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced its withdrawal.

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Government-allied fighters entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, a witness said, after the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced its withdrawal.

Sources: Sky News