Ethiopian forces retake Mekelle airport as fighting spreads across Tigray, Amhara and Afar
Ethiopian federal forces and pro-government fighters have recaptured Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the main city in the northern Tigray region, as fighting continues to intensify across northern Ethiopia. The airport is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Mekelle and was one of three airfields in the region seized by rebel forces at the start of the latest clashes. Reports from local sources say fighters linked to the Tigray People's Liberation Front were seen pulling back from the city as the airport changed hands.A source with knowledge of events in Mekelle and a humanitarian source said Ethiopian troops... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Ethiopia fighting intensifies in Tigray as pro-government forces claim advances toward Mekelle
An armed group aligned with Ethiopia's government has said it is close to taking full control of the northern Tigray region, as residents reported federal forces moving closer to the regional capital, Mekelle. The claim was made by the commander of the Tigray Peace Forces late on Thursday and could not be independently verified. It comes amid renewed fighting that has spread across parts of northern Ethiopia after weeks of rising tension.The commander said Tigray People's Liberation Front forces had been wiped out, while the TPLF chairperson, Debretsion Gebremichael, acknowledged that federal forces had occupied some parts of the region.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
