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Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English October 4, 2026 at 1:41 AM

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Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles. The fighting has reignited fears of a full-scale war that could draw in neighbouring countries.

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