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Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police

Tigrayan forces have reportedly seized the main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, according to residents speaking to the BBC. This marks a significant escalation in tensions between the federal government and the TPLF, raising fears of a return to full-scale war. The incident is unconfirmed by official sources, and the extent of control or resistance remains unclear.

BBC Africaabout 15 hours agoETengCredibility 36%View source

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Mosaic Score8.0

Confidence0.3

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.4

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TPLF Offensive Resumes, Seizes Mekele Airport, Threatens Wider Ethiopian Conflict

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has launched a coordinated offensive in Afar and Amhara regions, seizing Mekele airport and reportedly other regional airports. This action constitutes a significant escalation, effectively breaking the 2022 Pretoria ceasefire and reigniting full-scale civil war. The TPLF has also reportedly formed a new anti-government alliance, raising the potential for a broader conflict.

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