Tigray rebel accused of attacking Ethiopian airport; PM gives 72hrs to surrender

Ethiopia’s state-run media said that rebels which attacked an airport in northeast have given 72 hours to surrender by the PM. Forces from Tigray People’s Liberation Front have been fighting with soldiers deployed by central govt and destroyed an airport in ancient town of Axum. Axum borders with Eritrea, 133 miles north of regional capital, Mekelle, and is a popular tourist destination.

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Ethiopia conflict: Tigray rebels accused of destroying airport as government issues 72-hour surrender ultimatum

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Tigray rebel accused of attacking Ethiopian airport; PM gives 72hrs to surrender

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