BBCNEWS Outside Source June 4, 2024 18:14:00
On the streets of mekelle and people carrying tigrayan flags. though if you weren't pleased for the rebels, of course you'd be less likely to show it. mekelle was captured by federal troops in november. and ever since there's been a bitter conflict that's killed thousands and created a famine for an estimated 350,000 people. fesseha tessema is a former ethiopian ambassador to germany — and is tigrayan himself. he's also advising rebels. here he is declaring victory. in the last few days, they have been completely defeated by the tigray forces. many have evacuated from the region and the elec...