Tigray insurgency withers as federal forces enter Shire and resume flights to Mekelle

Federal forces in Ethiopia have entered the northern town of Shire as the Tigray insurgency withers, allowing for the resumption of flights to the regional capital of Mekelle. The retreat of rebels and reported defections have created a significant power vacuum in the northern region.

This development on the ground occurs against the backdrop of an escalating diplomatic standoff concerning sea access, further raising the stakes for the region as federal authority reasserts itself.