Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray amid concerns over renewed fighting

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Getachew, S. (2026, September 23). Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray amid concerns over renewed fighting. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/ethiopian-airlines-cancels-flights-to-tigray-amid-concerns-over-renewed-fighting/article_66248eee-c6e3-5631-b8c2-92693d3e91d8.html

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Ethiopian Airlines halted all flights to the Tigray region on Wednesday due to concerns about renewed conflict between federal and regional forces. The decision affects air travel into one of Ethiopia's most troubled areas, reflecting growing anxieties over the potential for increased military activity in the region.

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Ethiopian Airlines canceled all flights to Tigray, a northern region of Ethiopia, on Wednesday due to escalating tensions and potential renewed fighting between federal and regional forces. The decision by the state-owned airline reflects growing security concerns in Tigray, which has been embroiled in conflict for over two years. This move affects travel to and from Mekelle, the capital city of Tigray.

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Ethiopian Airlines canceled all flights to the troubled northern region of Tigray on Wednesday morning, the state-owned carrier announced amid fears of an escalation in fighting between federal and regional forces. asserted

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