Ethiopian government forces retake Tigray capital Mekelle from opposition

opposition alliance: The opposition alliance is a coalition of Ethiopian armed and political groups seeking to challenge the federal government and establish an inclusive transitional administration. It is relevant because its Tigrayan-led forces withdrew from Mekelle after government forces and allied militias advanced into the city. Ethiopian government forces: Ethiopian government forces comprise the federal military and allied pro-government militias operating under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration. They are relevant because they counterattacked into Tigray and regained control of Mekelle, the regional capital, after an opposition offensive. Tigray People's Liberation Front: The Tigray People's Liberation Front is the political and military organization that leads Tigray's regional opposition alliance. It is relevant because the TPLF launched the offensive against federal forces, then announced a retreat from Mekelle and the temporary relocation of the regional government. Alliance: The opposition coalition includes armed and political groups from several Ethiopian regions and announced its formation shortly before the offensive. Conflict: The renewed fighting represents the most serious escalation in Tigray since the civil war that ended with a peace agreement in 2022. Regional_risk: Analysts have warned that the counteroffensive and renewed violence could widen the conflict beyond Tigray into a broader regional confrontation.