The Ethiopian government on Friday disclosed that preparations have been finalized to resume public land transport services into the country's conflict-affected northernmost Tigray region. The Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics said instructions have been sent to public transport associations to start land transport from Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to the Tigray region, state-affiliated Fanta Broadcasting Corporate (FBC) reported. According to the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the service will start as soon as the national ministerial committee, headed by the country's Minister of Peace, approves it. It said the service will be started in areas including the regional capital Mekele, Axum and Shire, among others. Late last month, Ethiopian Airlines resumed its flights to Mekele, the rebel-held capital of the country's Tigray region.

Source: Ethiopian News January 29, 2023 18:51 UTC