https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopian-rebel-forces-withdraw-from-tigray-regional-capitalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopian-rebel-forces-withdraw-from-tigray-regional-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopian-rebel-forces-withdraw-from-tigray-regional-capital#u110403Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:05 +0000Troops loyal to Ethiopia's federal government control the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle after rebel forces temporarily withdrew from the city. The Tigray People's Liberation Front stated it relocated its fighters to reduce risks to civilians as fighting drew closer. Residents confirmed that pro-government forces are patrolling the streets and mobile phone services have resumed in parts of the city. The renewed violence threatens the fragile 2022 peace agreement that ended a devastating two-year civil war in the region, which an African Union mediator estimated killed about 600,0