Ethiopian government forces entered the northern Tigray town of Adigrat after rebel fighters withdrew, according to reports. The move marks a change in control of the town, which is located near the border with Eritrea.
Adigrat's proximity to the Eritrean frontier gives the town strategic significance in the long-running conflict in the region. The government advance followed the pullback by rebel fighters, who had held positions in and around the town.
Details about the timing of the entry, any clashes during the withdrawal, and the presence of forces from either side were not immediately available. There has been no independent confirmation of the situation on the ground beyond the government account.
The development underscores the fluid nature of territorial control in Tigray and comes amid ongoing concerns about security and humanitarian access across the region. Observers say shifts in control of towns like Adigrat can affect civilian movements and the delivery of aid, although specific humanitarian impacts from this latest change were not reported.
Further information on troop deployments, the condition of Adigrat's population, and official statements from rebel representatives had not been published at the time of this report.