Ethiopian Defense Force Captures Humera Airport in Tigray state

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ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian National Defense Force has fully captured Humera Airport amid the continuation of the government’s military response against the TPLF rebel group.

It is stated that the TPLF rebel group intended to exploit the Humera Airport for deceitful attacks against the nation.

A number of members of Special Force, Police, and Militia organized under TPLF have surrendered to the Ethiopian Defense Forces.

The Ethiopian Defense Forces are counteracting the attack from the rebel group and carrying out military offensive accordingly.

The National Defense Force has already seized Maidali, Dansha, Baker, and Ligudi areas and Humera-Sudan Road as part of the operation being carried out by the government in order to ensure law and order in the country.

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