Could this be a turning point in the Tigray war? | DW News

Ethiopian federal forces are now in full control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after rebel fighters withdrew from the city. It’s a major victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. But the Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the fight is far from over. So is this a decisive turning point in the conflict, or the start of a new and potentially dangerous phase?

0:00 Ethiopian federal forces seize the Tigray capital, Mekelle
1:25 The TPLF says it will continue to govern the Tigray region remotely
1:57 Addis Ababa has invested heavily in drone technology
2:29 TPLF fighters vow to continue guerrilla warfare
2:44 The TPLF is now working in alliance with other armed groups
3:18 Fears grow that the conflict could spill over into the wider region
4:06 Despite a communications blackout, reports suggest many people have fled the region
4:53 Devastation from the previous war could be further exacerbated
5:30 The latest escalation suggests the 2022 peace deal has effectively collapsed
5:54 Promises made under the 2022 peace deal were never fulfilled

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