https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-government-forces-retake-airport-in-tigray-s-capital-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-government-forces-retake-airport-in-tigray-s-capital-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-government-forces-retake-airport-in-tigray-s-capital-sources-say#u105361Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:37:10 +0000Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have recaptured Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, and its main airport from Tigrayan rebels. The offensive forced rebel leadership to withdraw and relocate their administration, though they have vowed to continue their resistance. Pro-government groups claim they are now close to full control of the Tigray region. This military advance follows a broader counteroffensive that has seen rebels retreat from their strongholds, reviving international concerns over displacement and the potential for a prolonged crisis.Why it mattersThe conflict invol