Flights paused as Ethiopia braces for possible Tigray flare-up
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights between Addis Ababa and northern Tigray amid fears of renewed fighting after clashes were reported; the carrier cited unplanned circumstances and gave no detailed explanation, and Mekelle's airport staff were reportedly told not to report to work. The move comes as the 2022 peace deal frays ahead of June elections, with disputes over western Tigray and the TPLF's political status, while hundreds of thousands remain displaced. Buses remain operational, but travel in the region faces disruption amid rising tensions.
