Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say
Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Tigray’s capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.

Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Tigray’s capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.







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Ethiopia’s army has reportedly recaptured the strategic town of Sekota from Tigrayan forces as fighting spreads.
Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.
Seven armed groups have joined forces against Abiy Ahmed’s government, bringing former enemies into the same alliance.
Former enemies have united against Abiy Ahmed, but disputes over territory, power and command could pull them apart.

Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia’s military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.
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Tigrayan forces say they are in a ‘full-blown war’ with the army.
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a ‘situation of full-blown war’ with Ethiopia’s government.

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.