Tigray rebels withdraw from Mekelle as Ethiopian forces advance
Most outlets reported that Tigray rebels were withdrawing from Mekelle, with Ethiopian government forces advancing toward the city. Excerpts from both Dawn and Daily Times cited similar sources — local residents and a journalist — confirming the rebels' retreat. Framing was largely consistent, though Daily Times briefly referenced additional coverage on Ethiopia leaders’ statements, while Dawn included a note about the start of fighting on September 23.
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Tigray rebels retreat from Mekelle as Ethiopian forces advance
Tigray rebels were leaving Mekelle on Saturday as Ethiopian government forces advanced toward the regional capital. Local residents and a journalist told AFP about the withdrawal. Read More: Ethiopia leaders threaten new offensive against Tigray rebels Fighting began on September 23 after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks in neighbouring regions. The violence […]
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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 ...
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