# Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses

https://mins.news/en/item/101987

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-15 18:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/ethiopian-forces-expand-control-in-tigray-as-militia-claims-eritrean-losses?traffic_source=rss

> Ethiopian forces and allied fighters say they have expanded control in Tigray and entered Aksum. A pro-government militia claims Eritrean troops suffered heavy losses and retreated towards the border; Eritrea denies the claims. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for de-escalation.

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