Tigray forces have seized the main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents told the BBC, amid what the broadcaster describes as fears of renewed conflict as tensions between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF escalate.
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Key facts
- Tigray forces have taken control of the main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, according to residents who spoke to the BBC.
- The BBC reports there are fears of a return to war in the northern region.
- Tensions between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) are escalating, according to the BBC.
- The account of the seizure came from residents in the area; it has not been independently verified.
Tigray forces have seized control of the main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents told the BBC.
According to the BBC, there are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) escalate.
The account of the airport’s seizure came from residents in the area who described the situation to the BBC. The report has not been independently verified, and it is not yet clear how the government has responded.
Why it matters
The BBC reports fears of a return to war in northern Ethiopia as tensions between the government and the TPLF escalate.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at the airport in northern Ethiopia?
According to residents who spoke to the BBC, Tigray forces seized control of the main airport in northern Ethiopia from police.
Why are there fears of war?
The BBC reports fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF escalate.
Who are the parties involved?
The reported tensions are between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF, the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
Timeline
- Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC
BBC World: There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.