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Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle

Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

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Ethiopia’s federal army and pro-government fighters have recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, with the rebels seen leaving the city, according to multiple unnamed sources.end of listThe airport, which is about ⁠10km (6 miles) from the centre of Mekelle, was one of three airfields in the region that were seized by the rebel forces at the start of the fighting on September 23.

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