Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt
Summary
Ethiopian federal forces have taken full control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) abandoned the city. Leaders from neighboring countries Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea met in Egypt to call for peaceful solutions to regional conflicts and respect for international law.Key Facts
- Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and the TPLF resumed on September 23, raising fears of a return to civil war.
- Ethiopian troops entered Mekelle on Saturday without resistance as TPLF forces left.
- Federal troops are now patrolling Mekelle and managing key institutions.
- Local residents report no police presence and took steps to ensure their own security.
- A summit was held in El-Alamein, Egypt, with leaders from Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea to discuss the conflict.
- These leaders emphasized resolving disputes peacefully and respecting international law and non-interference.
- Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF rebels, a claim Eritrea denies.
- The TPLF leader indicated continued guerrilla-style attacks despite losing Mekelle.
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