Ethiopia Declares Victory. Says Its Military Now Controls Tigray Capital

 

The Guardian: Ethiopian troops in 'full control' of Tigray's capital, says country's PM 

Abiy Ahmed claims Mekelle under command of federal forces and that operation in region now complete Ethiopian troops are now in “full control” of Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray, the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, said on Saturday evening.

“With full command of the regional capital, this marks the completion of the Ethiopian National Forces’ last phase … The main operation is successfully concluded,” Abiy said. 

There was no immediate confirmation of the claim, nor reaction from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the ruling party in the restive region. 

However, if confirmed, the news would probably mean the end of the confrontation between TPLF forces and federal troops on the battlefield. 

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Ethiopia says its military now controls Tigray capital -- France 24 

Ethiopia: Army says it is in control of Tigray capital -- DW 

Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region under control of Ethiopian forces, says PM after intense bombardment -- CNN 

Ethiopia declares victory as military takes Tigray capital -- AP 

Ethiopia's Abiy says Tigray fighting 'completed' as army claims regional capital -- AFP 

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