Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airport
What to know about Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airport
The state-owned carrier said on social media that flights to Mekelle and the cities of Shire and Axum had been halted "due to the current situation in Tigray region," without giving further details.
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What happened
The state-owned carrier said on social media that flights to Mekelle and the cities of Shire and Axum had been halted "due to the current situation in Tigray region," without giving further details.
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