Ethiopian federal troops retake Alula Aba Nega airport in Mekele
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- Federal troops entered Mekele on 3 October 2026 and reclaimed the Alula Aba Nega airport after rebel forces left the city a few hours earlier.
- The Tigray People's Liberation Front, the main rebel group, had captured Mekele during a conflict that began on 23 September 2026, and its leader Debretsion Gebremichael acknowledged setbacks on 1 October 2026, calling for a shift to guerrilla tactics; the airport is situated about 10 km from the city centre.
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