Ethiopian Pro-Government Forces Capture Strategic Town of Alamata

The Ethiopian army and allied militias announced that they have captured the strategic town of Alamata in the Tigray region, where clashes have been ongoing following an offensive launched by opposition groups last week.

Capture of the Town of Alamata

The Ethiopian army and allied militias have taken control of a strategic town in the conflict-ridden Tigray region. Footage shared and verified on social media by the pro-government Tigrai Peace Force showed soldiers walking through the streets of the town with Ethiopian flags.

Confirmation by Diplomatic and Local Sources

While two diplomatic sources confirmed that the town had fallen, a source linked to pro-opposition forces also reported that troops had withdrawn from the town and the area was expected to come under the control of the federal army.

Parties to the Conflict and Regional Impacts

The recent clashes pit the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed against forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The capture of the town of Alamata provides federal forces with a significant advantage in their advance toward the regional capital, Mekelle.

Communications Blackouts and Humanitarian Situation

While telecommunications networks remained cut off for the fourth consecutive day in the Tigray region, aid organizations reported an increase in the number of war wounded in hospitals across the area.