Ethiopian forces seize Mekelle as Tigray prepares for counteroffensive
Ethiopian government forces secured Mekelle, Tigray's capital, less than two weeks after conflict resumed on September 30. Local resident Firut Me'ar reported widespread economic hardship despite the end of fighting, stating people are anxious about the future. The Tigray People's Liberation Front claims the situation remains fluid as they prepare for a counteroffensive.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 00:20 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC
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