Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says that the Ethiopian military is in "full control" of Mekelle after entering the regional capital with limited resistance and are now searching for Tigrayan officials. Chief of General StaffBirhanu Jula Gelalcha says government forces have now "completely controlled Mekelle", and that 7,000 Northern Command members being held hostage by the TPLF have been freed.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the Ethiopian military is in "full control" of Mekelle after entering the regional capital with limited resistance and are searching for Tigrayan officials. Chief of General Staff Birhanu Jula Gelalcha says government forces now "completely controlled Mekelle", and that 7,000 Northern Command members being held hostage by the TPLF have been freed.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says thatthe Ethiopian military is in "full control" of Mekelle after entering the regional capital with limited resistance and are nowsearching for Tigrayan officials. Chief of General Staff Birhanu Jula Gelalcha says government forceshave now "completely controlled Mekelle", and that 7,000 Northern Command members being held hostage by the TPLF have been freed.
