Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues
- Jerusalem Post/World NewsThe taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.
- Follow us on GoogleMen ride in a vehicle bearing the Tigray region flag on the streets of Mekelle, Ethiopia, in this screengrab from a handout video released October 4, 2026.
- (photo credit: Tigrai Peace Force/Handout via REUTERS)ByREUTERSOCTOBER 5, 2026 08:03Updated: OCTOBER 5, 2026 09:01Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have regained control of the capital of Tigray, thre
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- Jerusalem Post/World NewsThe taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.
- Follow us on GoogleMen ride in a vehicle bearing the Tigray region flag on the streets of Mekelle, Ethiopia, in this screengrab from a handout video released October 4, 2026.
- (photo credit: Tigrai Peace Force/Handout via REUTERS)ByREUTERSOCTOBER 5, 2026 08:03Updated: OCTOBER 5, 2026 09:01Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have regained control of the capital of Tigray, thre
Sources: Jpost