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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as a rebel commander vows to fight on

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First reported on Friday 23 October 2026 at 10:38 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Friday 23 October 2026 at 14:54 EDT

Summary

In Ethiopia, an official in Tigray's federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Friday 23 October. ABC News reported that an official in Tigray's new federal-backed administration has urged rebel fighters to lay down their weapons.

Latest: An official in Tigray's federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Friday 23 October

    An official in Tigray's federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.