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Capital of Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Mekelle is a special zone and capital of the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Mekelle was formerly the capital of Enderta awraja in Tigray. It is located around 780 kilometres (480 mi) north of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, with an elevation of 2,254 metres (7,395 ft) above sea level. Administratively, Mekelle is considered a Special Zone, which is divided into seven sub-cities. It is the economic, cultural, and political hub of northern Ethiopia.
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Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters