Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances
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Ethiopian government forces and allied military units have recaptured the main airport in Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, following more than a week of intense fighting. The territorial shift comes as government forces advance in the northern region, prompting Tigray rebels to abandon the regional capital.
Armed conflict in northern Ethiopia erupted on September 23 after the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighboring states. The renewed hostilities have escalated tensions and raised widespread concerns over a potential return to the devastating civil war that gripped the region between 2020 and 2022.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Tehran Times (Tehran, Iran) (IR)Focuses primarily on current military advancements and the recapture of Mekelle airport.
The Hindu (IN)Emphasizes the broader conflict timeline, TPLF attacks, and fears of civil war resurgence.
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