Ethiopia seems to be downplaying its loss of the Tigrayan capital of Mekele to rebel forces. On Thursday, its foreign ministry spokesperson, called on rebel forces in the war-hit Tigray region to adhere to a unilateral ceasefire. Dina Mufti said the ceasefire ‘’needs two to tango’’. The other side has to react appropriately to enforce (the ceasefire)", Mufti said. On Monday, the army suffered a dramatic reversal when rebels known as the Tigray Defence Forces (TDF) captured Mekele, just almost a week after launching a major counter-offensive.

Source: Ethiopian News July 01, 2021 15:11 UTC