Tigray rebels say they capture main town, push south and west


  • World
  • Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021

FILE PHOTO: A tank damaged in fighting between Ethiopian government and Tigray forces is pictured near the town of Humera, Ethiopia, March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Baz Ratner

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Rebels in Ethiopia's Tigray region said on Tuesday they had recaptured a main town from rival forces and were pushing to take back more territory.

Reuters was unable to independently confirm the claim because communication links to the region are down.

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