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Ethiopia's government retakes Mekelle after opposition fighters withdraw from Tigray capital

The Washington Times By Rodney Muhumuza and Khaled Kazziha Oct 4, 2026 · 8:42 AM 7 views 0 comments

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

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