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Ethiopian forces claim seizure of Tigray capital after week of fighting
Government forces say they have taken Mekelle from Tigray fighters, but the available report offers no independent confirmation.
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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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Ethiopian government forces say they have seized Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles.
The claim was reported by Al Jazeera Global News. The available account does not independently verify who controls the city.
No further details were provided about the timing of the reported seizure, casualties or whether fighting is continuing in or around Mekelle.
