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Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Tigray After Clashes

Passenger flights between Addis Ababa and Ethiopia's Tigray region have been cancelled as fears of renewed conflict grew and reports emerged of clashes in contested areas. Ethiopian Airlines informed passengers of the suspension but did not explain, and staff in Mekelle were reportedly told not to report for work.

The 2022 peace deal that ended the Tigray civil war appeared to be weakening amid tensions over disputed territory and upcoming elections. There are reports of clashes between the federal army and Tigray fighters in Mai Degusha, a contested area of Tselemti district in western Tigray. Disputes over western Tigray and the displacement of about a million people remained unresolved.

Relations between the government and the TPLF continued to deteriorate, especially after the electoral board revoked the TPLF's licence. Despite flight cancellations, buses were still running, though possible disruptions were expected.

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Addis Standard

Mekelle Alula Abanega Airport

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