Flights to Tigray Halted as Ethiopia Fears New War

Ethiopia Airlines has suspended all passenger flights between the capital, Addis Ababa, and cities in the northern Tigray region. The airline cited "unplanned circumstances" for the sudden cancellations. This move comes amid growing fears of a return to full-scale conflict. A brutal two-year war between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces ended with a peace deal in late 2022. The flight suspension is a major disruption. It severs a critical civilian link between the region and the rest of the country. It also signals a serious deterioration in the tense political situation. No further explanation was provided by the state-owned airline. Observers note that the halt in air travel often precedes major military escalations in the region.