News: #Tigray interim President warns current dispute could trigger war, endanger all of #Ethiopia
A peaceful demonstration was held at the Baloni Stadium in #Mekelle city protesting the recent decision by Ethiopia’s House of Federation and the National #Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
Addressing the rally, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Woreda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, warned that an issue that should be resolved politically must not be allowed to escalate into armed conflict.
Tadesse argued that the matter at hand is fundamentally political rather than legal. “This decision is not merely a matter for the House of Federation, the Ethiopian Election Board, or the law. It is political, & its solution must also be political,” he stated.
Meanwhile, #TPLF chairman Debrestion Gebremichael (PhD) warned against what he described as a plot aimed at permanently disintegrating Tigray, calling on the public to remain united in defending the region’s interests...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55448
A peaceful demonstration was held at the Baloni Stadium in #Mekelle city protesting the recent decision by Ethiopia’s House of Federation and the National #Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
Addressing the rally, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Woreda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, warned that an issue that should be resolved politically must not be allowed to escalate into armed conflict.
Tadesse argued that the matter at hand is fundamentally political rather than legal. “This decision is not merely a matter for the House of Federation, the Ethiopian Election Board, or the law. It is political, & its solution must also be political,” he stated.
Meanwhile, #TPLF chairman Debrestion Gebremichael (PhD) warned against what he described as a plot aimed at permanently disintegrating Tigray, calling on the public to remain united in defending the region’s interests...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55448
❤2👎1
#Ethiopia shocks the #Crypto world with just $2,000 cost to mine one Bitcoin as global miners take notice
Ethiopia is drawing growing attention within the global cryptocurrency industry after reports indicated that mining one #Bitcoin in the country may cost as little as $2,000 in electricity expenses. The figure, if sustained under current energy conditions, positions the #East_African nation among the most cost-efficient Bitcoin mining locations worldwide.
The development was initially highlighted via the X account of Coinvo & later independently cited by Hokanews following editorial verification. The unusually low reported production cost reflects Ethiopia’s access to abundant hydroelectric energy & competitive electricity pricing, factors increasingly shaping global Bitcoin mining distribution.
The Economics Behind the $2,000 Estimate
Bitcoin mining costs vary widely depending....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0231Nqrd3LgE8i17mkipWtgi9dzVoswZ4CT6N8UECrcghfUwup7GYz67sFNHAyTiUdl
Ethiopia is drawing growing attention within the global cryptocurrency industry after reports indicated that mining one #Bitcoin in the country may cost as little as $2,000 in electricity expenses. The figure, if sustained under current energy conditions, positions the #East_African nation among the most cost-efficient Bitcoin mining locations worldwide.
The development was initially highlighted via the X account of Coinvo & later independently cited by Hokanews following editorial verification. The unusually low reported production cost reflects Ethiopia’s access to abundant hydroelectric energy & competitive electricity pricing, factors increasingly shaping global Bitcoin mining distribution.
The Economics Behind the $2,000 Estimate
Bitcoin mining costs vary widely depending....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0231Nqrd3LgE8i17mkipWtgi9dzVoswZ4CT6N8UECrcghfUwup7GYz67sFNHAyTiUdl
#Ethiopia: INSA warns of widespread #WhatsApp cyberattacks exploiting seventh general election
The Information Network Security Administration (#INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread #cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.
In a precautionary statement, INSA said it confirmed through received intelligence and cybersecurity analysis that attackers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, taking advantage of the country’s current political climate.
The campaign is said to target high-ranking government officials, students living abroad, individuals pursuing online education, and influential public figures.
According to the agency, one of the primary tactics involves sending deceptive messages such as “Express your support for our party by clicking this link” or “Join our election campaign team,”
Students studying abroad or enrolled in digital...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55456
The Information Network Security Administration (#INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread #cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.
In a precautionary statement, INSA said it confirmed through received intelligence and cybersecurity analysis that attackers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, taking advantage of the country’s current political climate.
The campaign is said to target high-ranking government officials, students living abroad, individuals pursuing online education, and influential public figures.
According to the agency, one of the primary tactics involves sending deceptive messages such as “Express your support for our party by clicking this link” or “Join our election campaign team,”
Students studying abroad or enrolled in digital...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55456
❤3🥴2
#Ethiopia: Defending media crackdown, senior EMA official berates global press freedom advocates
A senior official at the Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA) has mounted a strong defense of the regulator’s decision to revoke the operating license of #Addis_Standard, dismissing international criticism as part of a broader campaign that undermines Ethiopia’s sovereignty.
In an opinion piece published on 26 February 2026, Yonatan Tesfaye, Deputy Director General of EMA, described global condemnation of the move — including statements from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Human Rights Watch, Freedom House, and the Committee to Protect Journalists — as reflective of what he called a “globalist machinery” promoting narratives hostile to Ethiopia’s national interests.
He argued that international observers often disregard the country’s legal framework and security context, including armed insurgencies and what he described as foreign influence in the information .....
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55459
A senior official at the Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA) has mounted a strong defense of the regulator’s decision to revoke the operating license of #Addis_Standard, dismissing international criticism as part of a broader campaign that undermines Ethiopia’s sovereignty.
In an opinion piece published on 26 February 2026, Yonatan Tesfaye, Deputy Director General of EMA, described global condemnation of the move — including statements from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Human Rights Watch, Freedom House, and the Committee to Protect Journalists — as reflective of what he called a “globalist machinery” promoting narratives hostile to Ethiopia’s national interests.
He argued that international observers often disregard the country’s legal framework and security context, including armed insurgencies and what he described as foreign influence in the information .....
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55459
🥴4❤3
#Somaliland appoints envoy to #Israel despite global criticism over recognition
Despite mounting international criticism following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in December, President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro has appointed an ambassador to #Tel_Aviv.
Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud was named Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel according to a presidential decree. The self-declared Republic of Somaliland, still internationally recognized as part of #Somalia, has yet to receive an official public response from #Mogadishu regarding the appointment.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in the early 1990s and operates with the hallmarks of statehood, including its own currency, parliament, military, and regular democratic elections.
Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, prompting strong objections from Somalia, which...
https://trendsnafrica.com/somaliland-appoints-envoy-to-israel-despite-global-criticism-over-recognition/?amp=1
Despite mounting international criticism following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in December, President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro has appointed an ambassador to #Tel_Aviv.
Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud was named Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel according to a presidential decree. The self-declared Republic of Somaliland, still internationally recognized as part of #Somalia, has yet to receive an official public response from #Mogadishu regarding the appointment.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in the early 1990s and operates with the hallmarks of statehood, including its own currency, parliament, military, and regular democratic elections.
Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, prompting strong objections from Somalia, which...
https://trendsnafrica.com/somaliland-appoints-envoy-to-israel-despite-global-criticism-over-recognition/?amp=1
❤6
#Abiy’s vision of #Ethiopia includes a seaport in #Eritrea. Some see a looming conflict
To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country.
To some others, Abiy Ahmed is a provocateur who could light a fire in the restive Horn of Africa region as he pushes for sovereign access to the sea via an unfriendly neighbor.
In a stadium in southern Ethiopia last Sunday, Abiy staged a provocative parade of Ethiopia’s special forces as they demonstrated maneuvers in a spectacle widely seen as intended for neighboring Eritrea to see. A banner proclaimed Ethiopia would not remain landlocked whether “you like it or not,” with imagery showing a soldier breaking a door while aiming for the port of #Assab.
Assab has been part of Eritrea since 1993, when it broke away from Ethiopia after decades of guerrilla warfare. Most of Ethiopia’s trade goes through...
https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-prime-minister-abiy-eritrea-01542a9d7954e0d2f94a7dbe7b00340e
To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country.
To some others, Abiy Ahmed is a provocateur who could light a fire in the restive Horn of Africa region as he pushes for sovereign access to the sea via an unfriendly neighbor.
In a stadium in southern Ethiopia last Sunday, Abiy staged a provocative parade of Ethiopia’s special forces as they demonstrated maneuvers in a spectacle widely seen as intended for neighboring Eritrea to see. A banner proclaimed Ethiopia would not remain landlocked whether “you like it or not,” with imagery showing a soldier breaking a door while aiming for the port of #Assab.
Assab has been part of Eritrea since 1993, when it broke away from Ethiopia after decades of guerrilla warfare. Most of Ethiopia’s trade goes through...
https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-prime-minister-abiy-eritrea-01542a9d7954e0d2f94a7dbe7b00340e
❤4👎2
#Israel launches “pre-emptive” strike on #Iran as explosions reported in #Tehran
Israel said it launched a “pre-emptive” military strike on Iran early Saturday, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in parts of Tehran.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation targeted Iran and announced a nationwide state of emergency in Israel, citing the risk of retaliatory attacks.
“Following a situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Saturday), at 08:00, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity. The guidelines include: a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors,” IDF said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17brMhNLB3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Israel said it launched a “pre-emptive” military strike on Iran early Saturday, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in parts of Tehran.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation targeted Iran and announced a nationwide state of emergency in Israel, citing the risk of retaliatory attacks.
“Following a situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Saturday), at 08:00, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity. The guidelines include: a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors,” IDF said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17brMhNLB3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
❤1😭1
#Kenya presidential candidate urges revocation of passport for brother of RSF chief
Kenyan presidential candidate and former Chief Justice David #Maraga demanded that the government revoke a passport issued to Algoney Hamdan #Dagalo, the brother of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) commander, calling it a threat to Kenya’s sovereignty and regional neutrality.
Maraga, who leads the United Green Movement party, condemned what he described as a “disturbing” disclosure that official travel documents were issued to Algoney, warning that Kenya’s involvement risks enabling actors in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. He identified the Kenyan passport as bearing the number AK1586127.
Algoney, a #Dubai-based businessman and senior logistics official for the RSF, is currently under sanctions from the #US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the #European Union for his role in procuring weapons for the paramilitary group.
Maraga said in a statement that granting such...
https://sudantribune.com/article/311154
Kenyan presidential candidate and former Chief Justice David #Maraga demanded that the government revoke a passport issued to Algoney Hamdan #Dagalo, the brother of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) commander, calling it a threat to Kenya’s sovereignty and regional neutrality.
Maraga, who leads the United Green Movement party, condemned what he described as a “disturbing” disclosure that official travel documents were issued to Algoney, warning that Kenya’s involvement risks enabling actors in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. He identified the Kenyan passport as bearing the number AK1586127.
Algoney, a #Dubai-based businessman and senior logistics official for the RSF, is currently under sanctions from the #US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the #European Union for his role in procuring weapons for the paramilitary group.
Maraga said in a statement that granting such...
https://sudantribune.com/article/311154
❤5👍1
News: #Ethiopia earns $288.48 million from horticulture exports in seven months, amid sector bottlenecks
Ethiopia has generated $288.48 million from the export of more than 160,000 tons of #horticultural products during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, the Ministry of #Agriculture announced, despite concerns raised by stakeholders over infrastructure gaps, logistics constraints, and land supply management.
The ministry disclosed the performance following a consultative meeting with relevant public institutions and local and foreign investors engaged in the horticulture sector to assess progress over the reporting period.
Minister of Agriculture Addisu noted that horticulture, alongside coffee, remains one of Ethiopia’s priority export commodities, highlighting its strategic importance in boosting foreign exchange earnings.
Ethiopia’s horticulture industry has faced mounting challenges in recent years, largely driven by security...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55463
Ethiopia has generated $288.48 million from the export of more than 160,000 tons of #horticultural products during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, the Ministry of #Agriculture announced, despite concerns raised by stakeholders over infrastructure gaps, logistics constraints, and land supply management.
The ministry disclosed the performance following a consultative meeting with relevant public institutions and local and foreign investors engaged in the horticulture sector to assess progress over the reporting period.
Minister of Agriculture Addisu noted that horticulture, alongside coffee, remains one of Ethiopia’s priority export commodities, highlighting its strategic importance in boosting foreign exchange earnings.
Ethiopia’s horticulture industry has faced mounting challenges in recent years, largely driven by security...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55463
❤2👏2
#US, #Israel attack #Iran, Trump announces ‘major combat operations’
• United States President Donald #Trump says the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran after Israel also said it had launched missile attacks against the country.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says it has launched first large-scale wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes towards Israel.
• Bahrain says a missile attack has targeted the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in the country, while a missile has been intercepted in Qatar. An explosion has also been reported in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while countries across the region have shut their airspace.
• Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country.
• There was no immediate official Iranian reaction, but state media is reporting President Masoud Pezeshkian is “safe and sound”.
Updates will follow
• United States President Donald #Trump says the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran after Israel also said it had launched missile attacks against the country.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says it has launched first large-scale wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes towards Israel.
• Bahrain says a missile attack has targeted the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in the country, while a missile has been intercepted in Qatar. An explosion has also been reported in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while countries across the region have shut their airspace.
• Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country.
• There was no immediate official Iranian reaction, but state media is reporting President Masoud Pezeshkian is “safe and sound”.
Updates will follow
👎2
#Updates: #Lufthansa, #TurkishAirlines, #AirFrance cancel Saturday flights to and from Tel Aviv, Middle East capitals
The German airline group Lufthansa said in a statement that it and its subsidiaries were suspending flights to and from #Dubai and #Abu_Dhabi until Sunday, citing the “current situation in the Middle East.”
Air France also cancelled its Saturday flights to and from #Tel_Aviv and #Beirut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, adding that it would provide further updates on its schedule in the coming days.
“Due to the security situation at the destination, the airline has decided to cancel its flights scheduled for February 28 to/from Tel Aviv and to/from Beirut,” Air France told AFP. “Air France will communicate later on its flight schedule to these destinations for the coming days,” it added.
#Iran, #Iraq, and #Israel have closed their airspace....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0EDj1My2WPSW3gr88dM7ioLeeMBhKoSBY7D9anWKrrFGsHXAxBFLG5w1seq733Qk1l
The German airline group Lufthansa said in a statement that it and its subsidiaries were suspending flights to and from #Dubai and #Abu_Dhabi until Sunday, citing the “current situation in the Middle East.”
Air France also cancelled its Saturday flights to and from #Tel_Aviv and #Beirut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, adding that it would provide further updates on its schedule in the coming days.
“Due to the security situation at the destination, the airline has decided to cancel its flights scheduled for February 28 to/from Tel Aviv and to/from Beirut,” Air France told AFP. “Air France will communicate later on its flight schedule to these destinations for the coming days,” it added.
#Iran, #Iraq, and #Israel have closed their airspace....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0EDj1My2WPSW3gr88dM7ioLeeMBhKoSBY7D9anWKrrFGsHXAxBFLG5w1seq733Qk1l
❤2
#Djibouti leader wary of #Israel’s presence in #Somaliland
Djibouti President Ismail Omar #Guelleh on Friday warned that the establishment of an Israeli military base in the strategic port city of #Berbera in Somaliland will pose a direct threat to regional stability.
Speaking to a local media, Guelleh accused Israel of exploiting Somaliland’s decades-long quest for statehood to secure a foothold in the Horn of Africa.
He expressed deep concern that the authorities in #Hargeisa might agree to any geopolitical concession in exchange for formal recognition.
The veteran leader also leveled uncharacteristically blunt criticism at the United Arab Emirates, describing the Gulf nation as Israel’s primary “gateway” into the region.
Guelleh pointed out that the #UAE is driving strategic shifts in the Horn of Africa and the #Red_Sea that exacerbate existing conflicts. He further alleged....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02eCjUg8BmbcGMNdTaybhh1dcaRUKUG8Gt8batRZvmsGemat4LxFLfoWLCD8eVbcdUl
Djibouti President Ismail Omar #Guelleh on Friday warned that the establishment of an Israeli military base in the strategic port city of #Berbera in Somaliland will pose a direct threat to regional stability.
Speaking to a local media, Guelleh accused Israel of exploiting Somaliland’s decades-long quest for statehood to secure a foothold in the Horn of Africa.
He expressed deep concern that the authorities in #Hargeisa might agree to any geopolitical concession in exchange for formal recognition.
The veteran leader also leveled uncharacteristically blunt criticism at the United Arab Emirates, describing the Gulf nation as Israel’s primary “gateway” into the region.
Guelleh pointed out that the #UAE is driving strategic shifts in the Horn of Africa and the #Red_Sea that exacerbate existing conflicts. He further alleged....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02eCjUg8BmbcGMNdTaybhh1dcaRUKUG8Gt8batRZvmsGemat4LxFLfoWLCD8eVbcdUl
❤3👀1
#US advisor talks #Sudan crisis with #Egypt, #UAE, and #Saudi foreign ministers
U.S. Senior Advisor for #Arab and #African Affairs Massad Boulos said on Friday he held productive talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to advance a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Boulos said the discussions focused on the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and the “immense suffering of civilians.”
He emphasized the urgent need to secure a lasting ceasefire and underscored a shared commitment to alleviating human suffering while seeking a sustainable path toward peace.
The Egyptian foreign ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis during the call with Boulos. The ministry stated the conversation took place within the framework of ongoing coordination...
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02WqHUNt9sxZMGeUJgHQmdS2YC6pVbDFV3adJNSCTXiPvbADDDjg3TuoBU8CCmSywBl
U.S. Senior Advisor for #Arab and #African Affairs Massad Boulos said on Friday he held productive talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to advance a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Boulos said the discussions focused on the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and the “immense suffering of civilians.”
He emphasized the urgent need to secure a lasting ceasefire and underscored a shared commitment to alleviating human suffering while seeking a sustainable path toward peace.
The Egyptian foreign ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis during the call with Boulos. The ministry stated the conversation took place within the framework of ongoing coordination...
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02WqHUNt9sxZMGeUJgHQmdS2YC6pVbDFV3adJNSCTXiPvbADDDjg3TuoBU8CCmSywBl
❤6
News: Coalition for #Ethiopian Unity urges end to civilian attacks, media closures
The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of #media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions are inflicting heavy harm on innocent populations.
In a statement issued on 27 February 2026, the coalition — which includes the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party and the #Enat Party — said the cycle of war the country has experienced over the past seven years has reached alarming levels. It highlighted what it described as escalating attacks against civilians in the #Amhara region as particularly concerning.
The coalition further raised concerns about the security situation in other regions. It cited attacks “based on religion and identity” in #East_Arsi’s Merti Wereda and North Shewa’s Warajarso Wereda in #Oromia region, urging the government to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to .….
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55468
The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of #media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions are inflicting heavy harm on innocent populations.
In a statement issued on 27 February 2026, the coalition — which includes the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party and the #Enat Party — said the cycle of war the country has experienced over the past seven years has reached alarming levels. It highlighted what it described as escalating attacks against civilians in the #Amhara region as particularly concerning.
The coalition further raised concerns about the security situation in other regions. It cited attacks “based on religion and identity” in #East_Arsi’s Merti Wereda and North Shewa’s Warajarso Wereda in #Oromia region, urging the government to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to .….
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55468
❤6🥴3👍1
Weekly Recap: Ethiopia, Horn of Africa & Beyond
This week brought major geopolitical shifts and critical domestic developments — including tensions in the Middle East, electoral disputes in Ethiopia, media freedom concerns, and evolving regional security dynamics.
Stay informed with Addis Standard’s verified weekly roundup.
https://youtu.be/rXZnvvUdcJI?si=MKmlFibuCvjBVmCh
This week brought major geopolitical shifts and critical domestic developments — including tensions in the Middle East, electoral disputes in Ethiopia, media freedom concerns, and evolving regional security dynamics.
Stay informed with Addis Standard’s verified weekly roundup.
https://youtu.be/rXZnvvUdcJI?si=MKmlFibuCvjBVmCh
YouTube
Iran-Israel War Escalates as Horn of Africa Tensions Rise |Tigray Dispute & Ethiopia Media Crackdown
This week’s recap covers major developments across the Ethiopia and Horn of Africa:
• US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering regional retaliation
• Explosions reported in Tehran as Middle East tensions escalate
• Ethiopia faces political dispute…
• US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering regional retaliation
• Explosions reported in Tehran as Middle East tensions escalate
• Ethiopia faces political dispute…
Updates: #Ethiopian Airlines cancels regional flights to and from the #Middle_East as conflict escalates following #U.S.-#Israel strikes on Iran
• Ethiopian Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from the Middle East due to the current security situation in the region.
• In a statement, the airline said flights to #Amman, #Tel_Aviv, Dammam, and #Beirut have been cancelled. “We continue to actively monitor developments and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and convenience of our passengers and crew,” the airline said.
• The announcement comes as multiple countries across the Middle East closed or restricted their airspace on Saturday, and major global airlines suspended services after a new wave of conflict erupted following a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.
• The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an .....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02A3Aigcru3jRVvCNMSc8ooHgbmjNvQ5zY2fYaDd9L8X1qJSXyKFU4wULzZ1vTyw7Kl
• Ethiopian Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from the Middle East due to the current security situation in the region.
• In a statement, the airline said flights to #Amman, #Tel_Aviv, Dammam, and #Beirut have been cancelled. “We continue to actively monitor developments and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and convenience of our passengers and crew,” the airline said.
• The announcement comes as multiple countries across the Middle East closed or restricted their airspace on Saturday, and major global airlines suspended services after a new wave of conflict erupted following a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.
• The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an .....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02A3Aigcru3jRVvCNMSc8ooHgbmjNvQ5zY2fYaDd9L8X1qJSXyKFU4wULzZ1vTyw7Kl
❤1
#Confirmed: #US, #Israel attack on #Iran: Tehran confirms Khamenei’s killing
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Iranian state media say Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed.
On Saturday, a strike on a school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 people, and that at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and US assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Iranian state media say Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed.
On Saturday, a strike on a school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 people, and that at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and US assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
😭11❤5👏1
#Update: #US, #Israel attack on #Iran: Mass protests erupt in #Tehran after confirmation of Supreme Leader’s killing
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Sunday in mass protests and mourning rallies following state media confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV quoted the government as vowing that the “crime of assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished,” as crowds gathered in central Tehran chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans and carrying portraits of the late leader.
Earlier Iranian authorities reported at least 201 people have been killed nationwide.
One of the deadliest was a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed 108 students, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Responsibility for the strike has not been independently confirmed.
Pictures: Middle East Eye
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Sunday in mass protests and mourning rallies following state media confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV quoted the government as vowing that the “crime of assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished,” as crowds gathered in central Tehran chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans and carrying portraits of the late leader.
Earlier Iranian authorities reported at least 201 people have been killed nationwide.
One of the deadliest was a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed 108 students, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Responsibility for the strike has not been independently confirmed.
Pictures: Middle East Eye
❤2