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Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say

Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Mekelle, the regional capital, shortly before federal forces moved into the town—signaling potential normalization after years of conflict.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn northern Ethiopia tonight, witnesses say federal forces have entered Adwa, a strategic town in Tigray, a day after Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to the regional capital, Mekelle.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the airline is back in business and the army is back in town. That's a very confusing departures board.

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  1. Tigray Recruitment Reports; Chicken Standards Row · The Guardian
  2. Tigray War Tests Ethiopia's Neighbours, Al Jazeera Asks · Al Jazeera
  3. Ethiopia and Eritrea trade accusations over Tigray · Al Jazeera
  4. Tigray war, Jordan memorabilia, Parsons out against Cowboys · Al Jazeera
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