https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/government-forces-seize-capital-of-ethiopia-s-tigray-region-from-rebelsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/government-forces-seize-capital-of-ethiopia-s-tigray-region-from-rebelshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/government-forces-seize-capital-of-ethiopia-s-tigray-region-from-rebels#u107645Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:20:23 +0000Ethiopian government forces have regained control of the capital of Tigray, Mekelle, after opposition fighters withdrew from the city. This development deals a major setback to the opposition alliance that rules the northern Ethiopian region. The fighting, which is the worst escalation since a 2020-2022 civil war, threatens to escalate into a wider regional conflict.Why it mattersThe conflict in Tigray has been ongoing, with tensions between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) increasing in recent days. The region has been a focal point of instability