Ethiopia: Ethiopia Captures Tigray Capital As Its Regional Rivals Meet in Egypt
[RFI] Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, local sources said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.
On Sunday, Ethiopian federal forces retook Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, following a retreat by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The conflict has raised worries about a wider war, prompting regional leaders to meet in Egypt. The TPLF, which ruled Tigray from 1991 to 2018, launched an offensive against Ethiopia's government last month, leading to fears of a return to the 2020-2022 civil war.
Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea are discussing the situation in Alamein. The TPLF accuses Ethiopia of backing the rebels, a claim Ethiopia denies. Mekelle has seen a return of normalcy, with businesses reopening and communications restored. However, fears remain that the conflict could spread beyond Ethiopia's borders.
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