Ethiopia: Pro-Government Forces Retake Airport in Tigray Capital

Forces allied with the Ethiopian government have made significant advances against rebels in Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray.

Pro-government forces in Ethiopia have retaken Mekelle Alula Aba Nega Airport in the capital of the Tigray region, Israeli news outlet ynet and The Jerusalem Post reported. The pro-government Tigray Peace Forces militia announced that it had assumed full control of the facility and was working to clear the city.

According to the reports, the rebels' withdrawal from their stronghold has been accompanied by the abandonment of positions and looting of government facilities, following the resumption of civil war fighting last week and advances by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's forces. Further details regarding casualties or a formal response from rebel forces have not yet been released.