Tigray Rebels Driven Out of Mekelle; Leader's Gambit Fails

TPLF forces under Debretsion Gebremichael have been expelled from their stronghold in Mekelle after reigniting hostilities with Ethiopia's federal government in late September. The loss of Mekelle marks a significant reversal for the rebel group, which had previously regained control of the city in 2021. This development shifts the military balance in the Tigray conflict, potentially strengthening the federal government's position and complicating any future negotiations.

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