Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports
Summary
Ethiopian Airlines has stopped flying to three airports in northern Tigray because of rising fighting in the area. The airline said flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire are paused until further notice, following the takeover of Mekelle airport by Tigrayan forces.Key Facts
- Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire airports in northern Tigray.
- The suspension started on Wednesday due to conflict in the region.
- Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport from federal police overnight.
- The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) allied with six other armed groups aiming to overthrow Ethiopia’s government.
- The TPLF ruled Ethiopia from 1991 to 2018 before losing power, which led to a civil war from 2020 to 2022.
- The civil war caused about 600,000 deaths and displaced about one million people.
- Despite a peace agreement in 2022, regional fighting resumed in late 2025.
- Ethiopia is also facing conflicts in other large regions like Oromia and Amhara.
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