Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels — how each outlet reported it
Tema: Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels
The Straits Times: Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say — Oct 3 - A militia group allied to Ethiopia's federal government said they had recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, an opposition stronghold. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/pro-government-forces-say-they-retake-airport-in-ethiopias-tigray-region)
Reuters: Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say — Pro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQZ1hXSDFVcWhteEV4d003WkkzbTZib0ZBVTV6MWEyeDAwTEYxbmpiX09nbmpJOFZMWjFnbjdqQzJCUEg2bEdKUHNQYk10UDZHZUFUbDkwWXhocjd2QTE0bWZpaEZUR2l2djRNNmJzT0Q2SUxxZDRxTl9nWHJLM3c0Yjc1M2NwSXRIeVpVQVh2RDVnQlNhTWNyRHNJQ2pyWnRNeFpYSUFpbDRURXFhaXdCeDJXa2lUaHVyZ1E?oc=5)
Al Jazeera: Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle — The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/3/rebels-pulling-back-as-addis-ababas-forces-advance-reports-say?traffic_source=rss)
Al Jazeera: Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle — Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles. (https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/4/ethiopian-government-troops-seize-tigrays-capital-mekelle?traffic_source=rss)
The Straits Times: Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels — Oct 4 - Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have regained control of the capital of Tigray, three sources told Reuters on Sunday, dealing a major setback to the opposition alliance that rules the northern region. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/government-forces-seize-capital-of-ethiopias-tigray-region-from-rebels)
Reuters: Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels — Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels reuters.com (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxNVXVqai1NbFo5LVhWcnM3RElRUWVwa21sQ3p6dVhFXzBwQVBtN3BGR09DOGZhaXV5Z09BQ0RXN0JfODgtS2VoeUVqV3I0OFd3cVFjMzNLSGV3QnBidDY4eTVIUzc4YThTalE0b3JNRndHbHhQdW43S3MxN25NOWRnckZKUDU2MGl3V1YtZUVaRG5IMF9PUTVWMVM3NUptZGdkaUlYSDdLcTQxMlVxMWlkcg?oc=5)
Reuters: Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict — Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQazJuWGtHMHMwR1AxYjFvenY0NHFFN2VsemM3QU9LSVRkdldKd3ZyUzNtWUVIR2QtQ1E3NG9ZYm80Z2JYTktIa044ekltWVpKQzJMS3Y3Z0o4eUpqUzFZRWNLa0pZM3JfQzFCbDhhM1NUUEVrSk9OVWJTOVpPTDJHNF9qb2JadUN1Ym1UZmkyMWJmQ0U5QTdQNlBDWlltRlREYk51WTNyTzU3aC02OWNpSg?oc=5)
Sky News: Opposition fighters withdraw from capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region — Government-allied fighters entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, a witness said, after the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced its withdrawal. (https://news.sky.com/story/opposition-fighters-withdraw-from-capital-of-ethiopias-northern-tigray-region-13594931)
The Straits Times: Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict — Oct 2 - Ethiopian government forces closed in on the capital of the northern rebel stronghold of Tigray on Friday, residents and a diplomat said, as fears grew that fighting could spill into a wider war after Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ethiopian-forces-near-tigray-capital-fears-grow-of-wider-conflict)
The Hindu: Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances — Fighting erupted on September 23 in northern Ethiopia as the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war. (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ethiopias-tigray-rebels-abandon-regional-capital-as-government-advances/article71541559.ece)
Infobae: El TPLF se retira de la capital de Tigray ante el avance de las fuerzas del Gobierno etíope — (https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/10/04/el-tplf-se-retira-de-la-capital-de-tigray-ante-el-avance-de-las-fuerzas-del-gobierno-etiope/)
Al Jazeera: Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws — Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/government-forces-seize-capital-of-ethiopias-tigray-region-from-rebels?traffic_source=rss)
Deutsche Welle: In Tigray, Ethiopian government forces have advanced against a northern rebel group, reports indicate — Reports indicate Ethiopian government forces have made advances against a northern rebel group. Renewed fighting has raised fears the conflict could spill over into the wider region. (https://www.dw.com/en/in-tigray-ethiopian-government-forces-have-advanced-against-a-northern-rebel-group-reports-indicate/a-79534372?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf)