DW: Ethiopia: Uncertainty in Tigray after rebels take control of restive north
The rebel Tigray Defense Forces claimed Mekele and Shire were under their control.
Experts warn of a precarious situation after Ethiopia's federal government called a unilateral ceasefire.
The former ruling party in Tigray said it took back control of the regional capital Mekele on Monday after Ethiopia's federal government troops controlled the city for eight months.
The Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) is "in control of Mekele and people are now dancing in the streets," said Million Haileselassie, a DW correspondent based in the city.
The TDF is the military wing of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) party, which ruled Tigray until they were ousted by the federal government in November 2020.
"Residents are celebrating in different parts of the city. Fireworks were seen in the sky, cars and motorcycles honking. I saw people in the streets waving regional Tigray flags, dancing, chanting, and singing," Haileselassie told DW.
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Ethiopia - Tigray War News Updates -- June 30, 2021
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Rebels push military out of towns and cities after government declares ceasefire -- SKY News
Ethiopia's Tigray 'extremely fluid' as cease-fire in doubt -- Canadian Press
Ethiopian officials threaten to send troops back into Tigray -- The Guardian
Ethiopia PM says army quit Tigray as no longer 'centre' of conflict -- Reuters
Hospitals barely functioning, famine still looming in Ethiopia’s Tigray region -- UN News
World Awaits Clarity on Tigray Cease-fire -- VOA
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