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Mekelle Security Focus After TPLF Officials Depart
Deutsche Welle · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
The Ethiopian National Defense Force and allied forces have taken control of Mekelle, while the Semeret Party urges residents to prevent looting and avoid arbitrary retaliation.
- The Ethiopian National Defense Force and allied forces took control of Mekelle and the nearby Alula Aba Nega International Airport.
- Tigrayan peace forces confirmed to Deutsche Welle that the joint forces control Mekelle.
- TPLF officials governing the region fled Mekelle starting Friday, releasing prisoners before leaving.
- Reuters reported unrest and looting in parts of the city following the departure of TPLF officials.
- Neither the Federal Government nor the Defense Forces had officially commented on the military entry or capture of Mekelle as of the report.
- The Semeret Party issued a statement urging residents to organize and protect their neighborhoods from lawlessness.
- Semeret Party PR head Ato Halefom Nerea warned against arbitrary acts of vengeance toward former local leaders who conscripted children.
- Ato Halefom stated that security forces are moving to liberate other cities and precautions are needed to prevent further lawlessness.
- Local reports indicate that Mekelle is currently experiencing better stability.
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