Ethiopian government allies claim control of key airport in Tigray
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Pro-government forces in Ethiopia claim to have seized the main airport in Tigray's capital.
A militia allied with the Ethiopian federal government claims to have recaptured the main airport in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region. This development follows claims by the pro-government forces that they are close to establishing full control over the northern region. The escalation comes amid intensifying violence across northern Ethiopia, which has severely worsened the local humanitarian and diplomatic situation.
- The recaptured airport is located in the capital of the Tigray region, which serves as a major stronghold for regional opposition forces.
- Prior to seizing the airport, the government-aligned militia announced they were nearing complete control of the Tigray region.
- The renewed hostilities have triggered a sharp decline in the regional humanitarian and diplomatic situation.
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Why it matters
The Tigray region has been the epicentre of a devastating conflict between Ethiopian federal authorities and regional forces, resulting in widespread displacement and severe humanitarian crises.
What outlets agree on
Allied militia forces are advancing in Tigray and claim to have captured the main airport in the regional capital amid worsening violence.
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- The Straits TimesPro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region1h ago · open ↗
- Al JazeeraEthiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region20h ago · open ↗
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