Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray after airport seizure
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Ethiopian Airlines announced suspension of flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire "due to the current situation," without providing further details. The airline posted the announcement on social media and Telegram, apologizing to customers for the inconvenience.
“We sincerely apologise to our valued customers for any inconvenience caused by this suspension. We will inform you once flight operations resume.”
Ethiopian AirlinesTigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) regional force that seized airportPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed federal leaderEthiopian Airlines state-owned carrierFederal forces government military
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first by Bloomberg Markets, 21h ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Al Jazeera, Daily Maverick, France 24 EN
6 more headlines
- Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray amid concerns over renewed fighting Philadelphia Inquirer · 21h ago
- Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports Mastodon · 20h ago
- Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airport Daily Maverick · 18h ago
- Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray capital as soldiers take over airport Philadelphia Inquirer · 16h ago
- Tigray rebels seize airports France 24 EN · 9h ago
- Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray capital as fighters take over airport apnews.com · 9h ago
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TPLF forces have seized control of an airport in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, according to sources cited by AFP. The takeover comes after seven Ethiopian militias—including the TPLF—formed an alliance aimed at overthrowing the current government.
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War breaks out in Ethiopia. Tigrayan forces attack federal government positions on two fronts & capture the region's airports. There have been minor skirmishes here and there, but this is the most serious outbreak of fighting since the 2022 Pretoria ceasefire ended the Tigray war. Tragically, shuttle diplomacy efforts by the international…
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⚡ NEWS TPLF Rebels Seize Tigray Airport Amid Escalating Conflict TPLF fighters have taken control of the airport in Tigray, marking a significant escalation in the conflict with federal troops. This military development coincides with other regional instability, including mass killings in South Africa and deadly fires in DR Congo. 📰 https://www…
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Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/e thiopian-airlines-suspends-flights-to-three-northern-tigray-airports?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Middle East News @ middle-east-news-AlJazeera
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Ethiopian government confirms multiple airports in Tigray captured by rebel forces, accusing Tigray rebels of launching "all-out offensive" in Amhara and Afar https://www. factal.com
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Ethiopia: Tigray forces seize airports as fighting spreads to Afar http:// newsfeed.facilit8.network/TVcP MC # Ethiopia # Tigray # Afar # Conflict # Rebels
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