Conflict · 5 sourcesET
Ethiopia: Government forces advance in Tigray
Government forces in Ethiopia have advanced in the Tigray region, retaking the regional capital’s airport and pushing rebels out of Mekelle. The conflict, which began on September 23, has raised fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
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What The Reports Agree On
- ✓Government forces have advanced in the Tigray region
- ✓Rebels have abandoned the regional capital Mekelle
- ✓The conflict began on September 23
- ✓Fears of a return to the 2020-2022 civil war
- ✓Government forces have retaken the regional capital’s airport
Where They Diverge
Cause of the conflict
Dawn Rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighboring states
France 24 TPLF has been fighting against federal forces and pro-government militias
France 24 TPLF has been fighting against federal forces and pro-government militias
Al Jazeera Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport
NOS Rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighboring states
Al Jazeera Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport
Editorial Positioning
Dawn +0.0Balanced reporting of both sides’ actions
Al Jazeera +0.8Focuses on government forces’ advances and retakes
France 24 +0.0Balanced reporting of both sides’ actions
France 24 +0.0Balanced reporting of both sides’ actions
Al Jazeera +0.8Focuses on government forces’ advances and retakes
NOS +0.0Balanced reporting of both sides’ actions
Al Jazeera +0.8Focuses on government forces’ advances and retakes
Al Jazeera +0.8Focuses on government forces’ advances and retakes
Source Reports
Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels abandon regional capital Mekelle as pro-government forces advance
Rebels from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Ethiopia were abandoning their regional capital of Mekkele in the north of the country on Saturday, according to local reports. The TPLF has been fighting against federal forces and pro-government militias since September 23 and launching attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of an all-out civil war similar to that of 2020-2022.
Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels abandon regional capital of Mekelle as pro-government forces advance
Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels abandon regional capital of Mekelle as pro-government forces advance France 24 Drones suspected in Ethiopia army HQ explosion as regional tensions spike standardmedia.co.ke Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia’s capital after drone flights banned BBC Ethiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region Al Jazeera Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict
Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources.
Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as govt advances
Tigray rebels were abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia on Saturday, a local journalist and residents told AFP , as pro-government forces advanced on the city. Fighting erupted on September 23 in northern Ethiopia as the rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war. But federal forces and pro-government militias have pushed them back in recent days and they were heading
Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle Al Jazeera Ethiopian forces seize key Tigray airport in major escalation Daily Nation Drones suspected in Ethiopia army HQ explosion as regional tensions spike standardmedia.co.ke Explosions heard in Ethiopia’s capital after drone flights banned BBC Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops issue pastoral appeal for peace and reconciliation Vatican News
Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know
Military, pro-government forces recapture airport in Tigray's capital as fighting also rages in Amhara and Afar regions.
Leger Ethiopië rukt op, rebellen weg uit regiohoofdstad Tigray
Het Ethiopische regeringsleger zet zijn opmars tegen de rebellen in de noordelijke regio Tigray voort. Dinsdag namen de regeringstroepen de stad Alamata in, bronnen van persbureau Reuters zeggen dat het leger sinds vandaag het vliegveld van Mek’ele weer in handen heeft. Dat ligt 10 kilometer ten oosten van de stad. Volgens persbureau AFP zijn in Mek’ele ook geen rebellen meer te zien. Een inwoner zegt bang te zijn voor plunderingen, omdat er niemand meer is om de veiligheid op straat te waarborg
Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
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