EritreaEritrean soldiers have entered Adigrat and Idaga Hamus in northern Ethiopia, according to a commander allied with Ethiopia's government. Military officers are conducting surveillance in Idaga Hamus.
EritreaFederal Ethiopian troops have taken control of Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, after a day of fighting with Tigrayan rebels. The city's residents are cautiously optimistic but fear further conflict, particularly with neighboring Eritrea's potential involvement. The return of internet and phone services has brought relief, but safety concerns remain.
