Ethiopian Airlines halts all Tigray flights Jan. 29 amid renewed violence threatening peace gains.

Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all flights to Tigray, including Mekelle and other regional airports, on January 29, 2026, following renewed clashes between government forces and Tigrayan armed groups. The fighting in western Tigray has sparked panic, with residents withdrawing cash as banks and ATMs run low. Despite a 2022 peace agreement, unresolved disputes and fragile humanitarian conditions persist, leaving up to 80% of the population in need of emergency aid.