Ethiopian federal forces control Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt
Summary
Ethiopian federal forces entered and took control of Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew. Meanwhile, leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia met in Egypt to discuss peaceful solutions to regional conflicts amid fears the fighting could spread.Key Facts
- Ethiopian federal forces advanced into Mekelle on Saturday without fighting, as TPLF forces left the city.
- Federal troops are now patrolling Mekelle and running important institutions.
- Communications in Mekelle were restored for the first time in over a week.
- Businesses in Mekelle remained closed, with many owners moving goods to avoid theft or damage.
- Fighting resumed between Ethiopian federal forces and TPLF on September 23, raising concerns about restarting a civil war.
- Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt deny supporting the TPLF, despite Ethiopia's accusations.
- Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia held talks in El-Alamein, Egypt, calling for peaceful conflict resolution.
- All parties emphasized respect for international law and avoiding interference in each other's affairs in the Horn of Africa.
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