Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Military, pro-government forces recapture airport in Tigray's capital as fighting also rages in Amhara and Afar regions.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:57 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebels

  2. Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital Mekelle as pro-government forces advance

  3. Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle

  4. Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know

Sources

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