Ethiopian government forces have reportedly entered the town of Adwa in the northern Tigray region without facing any armed resistance. According to local residents, federal troops and allied militia units moved into the area following the purported withdrawal of fighters affiliated with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

Despite the absence of direct clashes during the takeover, the situation on the ground remains deeply unstable and concerning. Witnesses indicated that commercial activities have completely halted, with local markets shut down and reports emerging that several public institutions, including the Adwa Hospital, were looted overnight amid the security vacuum.

Meanwhile, the Ethiopian authorities announced the resumption of commercial flights between the capital, Addis Ababa, and the regional hub of Mekelle. While officials claim these developments signal a path toward recovery and administrative transition, analysts remain skeptical about the long-term viability of peace given the deep-seated ethnic and political fractures.

The broader geopolitical landscape is further complicated by unverified claims from Addis Ababa alleging that neighboring nations, including Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt, have been covertly backing the rebel alliance. While Cairo and Khartoum have denied any involvement, former ally Eritrea severed diplomatic ties following the contentious accusations.

Source: www.aljazeera.com