Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know

Ethiopia’s military and pro-government forces have recaptured the main airport in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, as the government forces advanced in the northern region after more than a week of intense fighting.Fighting erupted last week between the federal government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and its allies, shattering the fragile Pretoria Agreement, a peace deal signed in November 2022.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rageslist 2 of 3Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?list 3 of 3Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover risesend of listThe fighting has stoked fears that it could escalate into a wider regional conflict, potentially drawing in neighbouring countries in the Horn of Africa.This is what you need to know about the latest developments:What is the latest on the fighting?Ethiopian troops regained control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, a source with knowledge of the events in the city and a humanitarian source told the Reuters news agency.The airport, about ⁠10km (6 miles) east of the centre of Mek...