Ethiopia suspends flights to Tigray after Mekelle airport takeover

Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to three airports in northern Tigray.

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This decision follows the takeover of Mekelle airport by Tigrayan forces.

The region remains plagued by persistent political and military tensions.

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