Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels have abandoned the regional capital of Mekele as government forces advance. This development comes after months of intense fighting between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government. The rebels' retreat suggests that the government is gaining ground in the conflict, which has raised concerns about a potential return to the devastating civil war that ravaged the region from 2020 to 2022. The outcome of this conflict will likely have significant implications for the country's economy and trade relationships.

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The Tigray rebels abandoning the regional capital as the government advances indicates an escalation of the conflict. This could lead to further violence and instability in the region.

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