Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Oct 3, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
TPLF fighters withdraw from Mekelle
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced that its fighters had withdrawn from Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region. A witness said government-allied fighters entered the city after the withdrawal.
WHO: Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)
WHAT: The TPLF announced its fighters' withdrawal from Mekelle, after which government-allied fighters entered the city.
WHEN: Oct 4, 2026 at 4:56 AM ET
WHERE: Mekelle, Ethiopia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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