Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say

Ethiopia's federal military has recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, three sources said on Saturday, dealing a major ​setback to an opposition alliance in its stronghold.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses parliament members on the current situation of the country at the parliament building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri

Clashes pitting a rebel alliance led ‌by Tigray's ruling party against the government and its allied forces broke out in northern Ethiopia last week, in the most serious escalation of violence since a 2020-2022 civil war.

The fighting has stoked fears that ​it could escalate into a wider regional conflict, potentially drawing in neighbouring countries in ​the Horn of Africa and the Gulf.

The federal government in Addis Ababa ⁠severed diplomatic ties with Eritrea this week, accusing it of supporting the rebel alliance alongside ​Sudan and Egypt. The three countries deny this.

Source: Citizen Digital