Asmara, Eritrea – Following a 2 year war In Ethiopia and Eritrea deemed as the ‘Tigray war’ since it was primarily fought in the Tigray region of Ethiopia between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray people liberation front.
War broke when the tigrayan security forces attacked the northern command headquarters of the Ethiopian national defence force alongside other bases in Tigray.
Ethiopia and Eritrea responded and after a series of attacks. Makelle, the capital of Tigray was captured on November 28.
An estimated 385000-500000 people were killed and the rape cases sore as women as young as 8 year olds and as old as 72 year olds were being raped often in front of their families.
A major humanitarian crisis erupted as a result of war with feminine being widespread.
On November 2, 2022, an agreement was met after a special African Union brought hope of an imminent end to a two-year war that has displaced millions and threatened to destabilise a swath of the continent.
Breakthrough was made when the removal of all obstacles to the transport of food and medicine into Tigray was agreed.
Tigray’s population of about six million suffered under a blockade since the beginning of war.
Weeks after the end of the Tigran war, Ethiopian airline has announced its preparation to resume flight to Tigray.
Mesfin tasew CEO of Ethiopian airlines stated that the airline is making preparations to begin flight to the region which he said is believed to play an important role in facilitating delivery of humanitarian aid based on the peace agreement reached in Pretoria, South Africa.
The CEO mentioned that among the airports in the Tigray region, Mekelle and Shire airports are in good condition and are convenient to resume flights.
However, the airport in Axum airport, one of Ethiopia’s top tourist destinations, up to 80% of international tourist use this airport is damaged as Tigray militia destroyed the landing strip when fleeing from the advancing Ethiopian national defence force and needs to be repaired and adjusted to make it suitable for flights.