Ethiopian Airlines on Friday canceled flights to Bahir DarHeavy fighting has broken out in several areas in the capital of the Amhara region, Bahir Dar between Fano rebels and federal troops, reports say. Large-scale fighting erupted in three kebeles of the city early Friday morning, the BBC reported, citing accounts from four residents of Bahir Dar. Shortly after, we heard sounds of machine guns and heavy weaponry.”Another resident quoted by the BBC reported continuous gunfire in the Abay Mado area for three consecutive days. In Bahir Dar and the suburbs, schools remained closed for the entire day. Ethiopian Airlines has been compelled to cancel flights to Bahir Dar, as reported.

Source: Ethiopian News March 01, 2024 17:27 UTC