Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws
Africa2 sources2 countries47m ago
Ethiopian government forces and allied fighters have taken control of Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, following the withdrawal of rebel forces from the city. According to local residents and reports from the ground, federal troops established control after capturing the area's main regional airport.
The seizure marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict involving the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The withdrawal of rebel forces and the subsequent advance of federal troops represent a major shift in the territorial control of the Tigray region.
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How the coverage differs
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BBC World (GB)Focuses on the rebel withdrawal and resident accounts of government control.
Al Jazeera (QA)Emphasizes the government's seizure of the city and capture of the airport.
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