Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say
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- 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 co...S1
- Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters.S2
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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 Saturd…
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Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say
Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters.
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Published Oct 3, 2026
What to know
- 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 co...S1
- Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters.S2
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