# Ethiopian forces take control of Mekelle from TPLF-led alliance

https://mins.news/en/item/85204

- TRT World, 2026-10-04 09:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/3efcc811f992

> Ethiopian federal troops entered Mekelle, the capital of Tigray state, on October 3, as the city was largely deserted by rebels from the region.

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