Ethiopian government seizes Tigray capital in blow to rebels

The Ethiopian government has taken control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after government-allied militias managed to push back a rebel offensive that had threatened to plunge the country into a civil war. This significant victory comes after intense conflict that has destabilized the region and raised international concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding there. The outcome could shift the balance of power and may prompt a reevaluation of the ongoing conflict, with potential implications for regional stability and international peacekeeping efforts.