Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say
Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last month.
TL;DR
- Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle.
- Mekelle is the capital of the northern Tigray region.
- Tigrayan fighters had previously taken over the airport.
- The takeover by Tigrayan fighters led to the suspension of commercial flights.
- Residents in Mekelle confirmed the retaking of the airport to The Associated Press.