Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
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Rebel forces in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting with the national army moves towards the city.
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been running the region, said it decised to leave because of concerns about risks to civilians.
Two Mekelle residents told the BBC that pro-government forces now control the city and TPLF fighters have abandoned it. One resident also said mobile phone services had been restored.