Ethiopian military takes capital of Tigray

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The last phase of the offensive has ended, says Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. However, this does not resolve the conflict.



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The troops of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed captured the capital of the Tigray region over the weekend.

The storm on the Ethiopian rebel capital Mekelle has ended. State Army troops airborne targets in northern Tigray Province over the weekend. The leader of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which governs there, said his city is under heavy fire.

Shortly afterwards, Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, reported success: “Without attacking innocent civilians”, his army had gained full control of the airport, administrative buildings and other strategic points in Mekelle. “Now the important task lies ahead of us, to rebuild …

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