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Ethiopian govt retakes Tigray capital as rebels pull out

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What happened

Pro-government forces have regained control of the capital of Tigray, they said on Sunday, dealing a major setback to the opposition alliance that rules the ​northern Ethiopian region.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:57:25 UTC.

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  1. Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

  2. Ethiopian govt retakes Tigray capital as rebels pull out

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