Tigray rebels withdraw from Mekelle as Ethiopian federal forces advance
Source Summary
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) is withdrawing from the regional capital Mekelle in northern Ethiopia as pro-government forces advance. The TPLF has been engaged in armed conflict with federal forces and pro-government militias since September 23, with fighting extending into neighbouring states.
Why it matters
The TPLF's withdrawal from Mekelle marks a significant military reversal in an ongoing conflict that has already caused a major humanitarian crisis and risks escalating into broader civil war.
What remains uncertain
The source does not specify the timeline or conditions of the TPLF's withdrawal or the extent of federal forces' control over Mekelle.
