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Regional state in Ethiopia
The Tigray Region is the northernmost regional state in Ethiopia. The Tigray Region is the homeland of the Tigrayan, Irob and Kunama people. Its capital and largest city is Mekelle. Tigray is the fifth-largest by area, the fourth-most populous, and the fifth-most densely populated of the 14 regional states. Tigray is bordered by Eritrea to the north, the Amhara Region to the south, Sudan to the west, and Afar Region to the east.
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The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Ethiopian forces advance toward Mekelle as Tigray fighting intensifies
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, on 12 September 2026.