Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 4, 2026Country: Ethiopia

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Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

Ethiopian government forces say they have seized Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, after a week of intense fighting against Tigray fighters. The capture of the city reignites fears of a full-scale war that could involve neighboring countries. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region.

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