Ethiopian army claims to have taken Tigrayan stronghold

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 29, 2026Country: Ethiopia

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Ethiopian army claims to have taken Tigrayan stronghold

The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have taken control of the town of Alamata, a strategic southern entry point to the Tigray region. Clashes between the Ethiopian army and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) resumed in September. The capture of Alamata represents a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Tigray.

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