The Ethiopian Airlines said flights to the regional capital Mekele would begin again following an 18-month suspension. Ethiopia's national carrier announced on Tuesday that it would resume flights to Tigray, signaling a return to normalcy after suspending commercial air travel to the war-torn region for 18 months. The country is seeking to heal divides of a prolonged conflict between the central government and Tigray-based rebels. In a statement on Tuesday, Ethiopian Airlines said it was "truly pleased with the resumption of our flights to Mekele." Eritrean troops have been fighting alongside Ethiopian government forces but are not signatories of the peace deal.

Source: Ethiopian News December 27, 2022 16:58 UTC