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Status of Ethiopian Airlines Staff at Three Tigray Airports Unconfirmed

The Reporter (Amharic) · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Reporter (Amharic)

AI SUMMARY

The whereabouts of Ethiopian Airlines personnel at Tigray's Mekelle, Axum, and Shire airports remain unconfirmed following flight suspensions amid renewed conflict.

Ethiopian Airlines suspended flight services to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire airports starting Wednesday, September 23, 2026, due to the conflict in the Tigray region.
As of midnight on September 26, 2026, the safety and whereabouts of the staff working at these three airports remain unknown.
A senior airline official stated that no evacuation operations have begun and the situation is currently under assessment.
No staff members have left the region, and no requests for evacuation have been made to the airline.
African Union Commission Chairperson expressed deep concern over the military activities, the seizure of the three airports by Tigrayan forces, and the detention of federal employees.
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission reported that TPLF-affiliated fighters launched attacks in border areas of Afar and Amhara starting Meskerem 12, 2019 E.C.
Clashes have also occurred between government security forces and TPLF-affiliated fighters in the Wag Hamra Zone and Lasta District of North Wello Zone.
The EHRC noted that the occupation of the airports and the complete cessation of road transport have halted citizens' movement and created gaps in basic supplies and rising inflation.
The African Union reiterated that the Pretoria Agreement remains the foundation for lasting peace and called on all parties to cease escalations and immediately initiate direct dialogue.

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