Rebel forces from the Tigré region are reportedly evacuating in large numbers from Mekele, the capital of the region, as Ethiopian federal troops advance toward the city. According to a local journalist cited by the French news agency AFP, both leaders and fighters of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) are leaving the area in significant numbers. The TPLF has been involved in a conflict with the Ethiopian federal government since 2020, which began after the federal government accused the TPLF of not following the country's new constitution. The conflict led to widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises in the region. The TPLF had previously controlled much of the country's political and military affairs before the conflict began. Recent developments indicate that the TPLF may be withdrawing from Mekele, which has been a key stronghold for the group. The move could signal a shift in the ongoing conflict, though it remains unclear whether this represents a strategic retreat or a broader change in the TPLF's position in the war. The situation in Tigré remains tense, with reports of continued fighting and uncertainty about the future of the region. The Ethiopian government has been working to restore central authority in Tigré, which had been under the control of the TPLF for many years. As federal forces move closer to Mekele, the displacement of TPLF members raises questions about the future of the group and the stability of the region. International observers have called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which has had severe humanitarian consequences for the local population.