Development · Hawelti Sub City
Event #6,379 · 9 Nov 2026
The Tigray interim administration command post ordered individuals possessing unlicensed firearms in Mekelle to surrender them between November 1 and November 3, 2026, and announced strict inspections and legal measures for non-compliance.
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