March 15, 2025
TPLF Debretsion Gebremichael

TPLF Debretsion Group Seizes Control of Key Offices in Mekelle

TPLF Debretsion Gebremichael group, on Thursday, seized control of two key offices in regional capital Mekelle, paving the way for its full takeover of all regional institutions.

Redai Berhe, Mekelle Mayor appointed by TPLF Debretsion group, on Thursday took office. The Party announced that Redai Berhe had assumed charge. The new mayor shared a picture from the mayor office. The office of Mekelle mayor has been disputed for around 3 months between TPLF Debretsion and TPLF Getachew Reda groups.

Earlier this week, Tigray military backed TPLF Debretsion group dismantled those city governments in Eastern and Central Tigray which are pro Getachew Reda group. Getachew Reda, the Interim President of Tigray, fled Mekelle on Thursday. He is in Addis Ababa.

TPLF Debretsion, on Thursday, took over Mekelle FM Radio Station building. Tigray military and TPLF Debretsion group are in talks with federal government officials in Addis Ababa. They want the federal government to agree to the appointment of new President in Tigray to replace interim President Getachew Reda.

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