Tigray rebels abandon capital as Ethiopian forces advance

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 3 Oct, 12:48 · Archive

Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front is abandoning its regional capital of Mekelle as pro-government forces advance.

Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels were seen leaving the city of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, on Saturday as Ethiopian government forces advanced on the city. Local journalists and residents reported the withdrawal, with government forces retaking the airport in the capital.

The TPLF has been engaged in fighting against federal forces and pro-government militias since 23 September. The conflict has extended beyond the region, with the rebels launching attacks into neighbouring states and raising concerns among regional observers of an all-out civil war similar to the 2020–2022 conflict.

How it is being reported

• Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to knowAl Jazeera · 3 Oct, 14:00
• Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in MekelleAl Jazeera · 3 Oct, 12:16
• Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as govt advances: journalistFrance 24 · 3 Oct, 08:58
• Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital of Mekelle as pro-government forces advanceFrance 24 · 3 Oct, 08:58
• Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebelsFrance 24 · 2 Oct, 21:46

In this story: Tigray People's Liberation Front · Mekelle · Tigray · Ethiopia · Eritrea

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