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Ethiopian Forces Capture Tigray Capital Mekelle

Updated 2026-10-04 11:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Federal troops and allied fighters have seized control of the Tigray capital, Mekelle. The TPLF has withdrawn from the city after losing the main regional airport to federal forces.

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Al Jazeera

Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws

Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.

2026-10-04 11:05 UTC