Ethiopian federal forces seize Mekele airport after TPLF capture
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- Ethiopian federal forces took control of Mekele airport (Alula Aba Nega) following its capture by TPLF forces on 23 September, and Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Mekele, Axum and Sire.
- The Ethiopian government ordered ten Eritrean diplomats to leave the country and closed its embassy in Eritrea, after which Eritrea cut diplomatic relations with Ethiopia.
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