Federal Police Enter Mekelle and Begin Operations

The Ethiopian Federal Police have entered Mekelle and begun peace and security operations. The police have called on residents to cooperate with the upcoming new administration to restore stability to the city. Currently, federal police are securing key government facilities, including the airport.

Meanwhile, city traffic police officers have returned to their duties, and calls have been made for other government offices to resume operations starting Monday. As reported by the Associated Press and Deutsche Welle, Mekelle is awaiting the establishment of a new administration. Both Federal Police and Tigray peacekeeping forces are currently maintaining security in the city.