Addis Ababa, Oct 4, 2026 (AFP) - 'I fear it could drag on': anxiety takes hold in Ethiopian city wrested from rebels

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2026-10-04

As federal Ethiopian troops patrolled the streets of Mekelle on Sunday, a day after having seized the regional capital from Tigrayan rebels, Tewodros found himself torn between cautious optimism and the fear of further fighting. "The fact that the war is beginning to wind down quickly brings relief," the Mekelle resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told AFP. "On the other hand, as it is seems to be becoming regionalised, I fear it could dra......

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