Ethiopian troops in 'full control' of Tigray's capital, says country's PM

Abiy Ahmed claims Mekelle under command of federal forces and that operation in region now complete

Ethiopian troops are now in full control" of Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray, the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, said on Saturday evening.

With full command of the regional capital, this marks the completion of the Ethiopian National Forces' last phase ... The main operation is successfully concluded," Abiy said.