Shire Endaslasie town
North Western · Tigray
- Status today
- Ethiopian National Defense Force · Controlled since 9 Oct 2026
- Last verified
- 9 Oct 2026
- Names
- Shire Endaslasie town (English)
Inda Selassie, Shire, Shire Endaselassie, Shire town, Shiree, ሽረ - Area
- 15 km²
- P-code
- ET010108
Control history
| From | To | Status | Actor | Grade | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | present | Controlled | Ethiopian National Defense Force | B |
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| 7 Oct 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 | Unknown |
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| 5 May 2026 | 7 Oct 2026 | Controlled | Tigray Defence Forces | A |
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Events in this woreda (23)
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
Footage shows ENDF and Tigray Peace Force convoys at Hayelom Square in Shire, the administrative centre of Tigray's Northwestern Zone, after they entered the town on 9 October.
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
An aid worker said TPLF fighters and the local administration left Shire on Wednesday, before pro-government forces had entered the town.
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
Residents said TPLF forces withdrew from Shire while government forces and allies had not yet entered the town.
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
An aid worker said TPLF fighters and the local administration abandoned Shire on Wednesday, with four people killed in exchanges of fire linked to looting, before pro-government forces entered on Friday.
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
Residents told AP that TPLF forces withdrew from Shire on Wednesday and government and allied forces had not yet entered.
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
Residents said Tigray People's Liberation Front forces withdrew from Shire, a major town in northwestern Tigray, though government-allied forces had not yet entered the town as of Wednesday.
Attack on civilians · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
An aid worker said four people were killed and 11 injured in gunfire linked to looting in Shire after TPLF forces left.
Control change · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said TPLF-deployed fighters occupied Shire Airport, halting commercial flights.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
MSF said Suhul Hospital in Shire admitted over 300 patients with combat injuries through 26 September.
Attack on civilians · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records an attack on civilians between Government of Eritrea, Government of Ethiopia and Civilians in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.
Attack on civilians · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records an attack on civilians between Government of Eritrea, Government of Ethiopia and Civilians in Northwestern zone.
Battle · Shire Endaslasie town, North Western, Tigray
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in Northwestern zone.