Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray capital as fighters take over airport
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire after regional forces in Tigray took control of a local airport. The state-owned carrier cited the current situation for the cancellations. The incident follows a takeover by regional fighters in northern Ethiopia.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Regional forces in Tigray in northern Ethiopia took control of the local airport on Wednesday morning, prompting the state-owned carrier to cancel flights to the troubled region. Ethiopian Airlines said it suspended flights to Tigray’s capital Mekelle and the cities of Axum and Shire “due to the current situation,” without...
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