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

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

What happened

The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:16:43 UTC.

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Sources

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