Tigray conflict reignites: Ethiopian army retakes Mekelle, rebels retreat to mountains

Ethiopian federal forces recaptured Mekelle on October 3, driving Tigrayan rebels into the region's mountains. This marks a significant reversal in the conflict, reopening wounds from the 2020 war that saw the city besieged and subjected to war crimes. The renewed fighting signals a breakdown of the 2022 ceasefire and threatens regional stability.

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