Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Summary
Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region have temporarily left the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting with the national army approaches the city. Pro-government forces now control Mekelle, and the conflict risks causing more instability in the Horn of Africa, involving neighboring countries.Key Facts
- The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew from Mekelle to protect civilians.
- Pro-government forces have taken control of Mekelle.
- Fighting has spread in northern Ethiopian regions: Tigray, Afar, and Amhara.
- The US called for calm and talks ahead of a regional diplomatic meeting in Egypt.
- The Tigray conflict resumed after peace deteriorated following a 2022 agreement.
- The TPLF formed an alliance with other armed groups to oppose Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties, accusing each other of supporting rebels.
- The UN warns that ongoing fighting is disrupting humanitarian aid in the region.
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