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Ethiopian forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

Original: 🔴 BREAKING Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting Ethiopian government forces have recaptured Mek

Ethiopian government forces have recaptured Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, following renewed military clashes. The offensive has reignited fears of a prolonged conflict, with concerns mounting over civilian safety, displacement and humanitarian access in a region already devastated by years of war.

Why now: The capture of Tigray's capital marks a major escalation that raises fears of wider renewed conflict in Ethiopia.

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• 🔴 BREAKING Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting Ethiopian government forces have recaptured Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, following renewed military clashes. The offensive has reignited fears of a prolonged conflict, widespread… · GeoWire · 2

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