📢 #Tigray Update:
Today,September 20,2026,a drone strike carried out by the Federal Government of🇪🇹Ethiopia targeted a humanitarian aid vehicle traveling from Adi Nebried to Adi Daero,near the Crecher site in Northwestern Tigray.
#Tigray#StopBombingAID@hrw@CNN@coe@UN@AP
#News_Alert: #Ethiopian_Airlines suspends flights to #Mekelle, #Axum and #Shire as regional forces reportedly ‘take control’ of Mekelle Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire in the Tigray region effective Wednesday, 23 September, citing the “current situation” in the region.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the national carrier said the suspension applies to flights to the three destinations and apologized to passengers for the inconvenience. The airline said it would notify customers when flights resume.
Sources in the security and airport sectors told #Addis_Standard that #Tigrayan security forces had “taken control” of Alula Aba Nega International Airport in Mekelle, with security forces reportedly deployed around the airport from the early hours of Wednesday.
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TDRMC Warns Aid Truck Drone Strike Could Disrupt Relief Operations in #Tigray
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September 21, 2026 (Tigray Mass Media Agency) — Tigray Disaster Risk Management Commission (TDRMC) has warned that a drone strike on a humanitarian aid truck could undermine relief operations in Tigray and further restrict assistance to vulnerable communities.
In a statement issued on September 20, the commission reported that an Adigrat Diocesan Catholic Secretariat (ADCS) truck carrying food assistance supported by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the United States Government was struck in Swudey Village, Hibret vicinity, between Adi-Dero and Adi-Nebried in Northwestern Tigray.
TDRMC said the strike caused injuries and severe property damage, destroying food supplies intended for highly vulnerable displaced communities facing severe humanitarian needs.
The commission warned that attacks on humanitarian transport threaten the safety of aid workers and could undermine relief operations at a time when Tigray faces multiple humanitarian pressures.
TDRMC said repeated air and drone attacks have created serious security risks for humanitarian operations, while Tigray continues to grapple with displacement, economic disruption, restrictions on fuel and cash, and drought affecting more than 37 districts and 308 vicinities.
The Commission condemned attacks targeting humanitarian personnel, civilians and relief supplies and called on authorities, donors and humanitarian partners to ensure the protection and uninterrupted delivery of life-saving assistance.
TDRMC urged humanitarian organizations to maintain their commitment to reaching communities in urgent need despite the challenges.
Statement: "The Alliance for Survival has read the African Union’s recent press release with deep concern. By portraying the formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival as a threat to peace and stability, the AU overlooks the profound crisis facing Ethiopia."
U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga stayed silent as Abiy Ahmed’s drones struck 20 times, destroying civilian infrastructure & killing dozens. He condemned only after resistance. He is the right hand of genocidal criminals, betraying American values. Remove him now. @SFRCdems@POTUS
ENDF’s 13th Command Near Total Destruction: #Tigray Army
On the Afar front, Afar units, TPF militias and #ENDF elements advanced from Abala and Tonsa to seize Mekelle by taking the Enderata–Wojerat highlands, but were defeated and driven back by a swift #TDF counteroffensive. 1/
I respectifully question Ambassador Massinga’s Conduct in Ethiopia.
As an American of Tigrayan descent, I believe Ambassador Ervin Jose Massinga’s conduct and public engagement in Ethiopia deserve serious review by the U.S. Department of State.
I am concerned that his public posture may create a perception of excessive alignment with the Ethiopian federal government, while the unresolved humanitarian, political, and human-rights concerns affecting Tigray and other conflict-affected communities receive insufficient attention.
The Pretoria Agreement was intended to provide a path toward lasting peace. Its full implementation—including the return and resettlement of displaced people, restoration of services, accountability, and respect for human rights—remains critically important.
Diplomatic engagement with the Ethiopian government is necessary, but U.S. diplomacy should remain principled, balanced, and consistent with American policy and values. It should not be perceived as serving the interests of any particular political party or government.
I respectfully call on the U.S. Department of State to review Ambassador Massinga’s conduct, public statements, and diplomatic engagement in Ethiopia. If the review finds that he is unable to effectively represent U.S. interests in an impartial and credible manner, the Department should consider appropriate action.
American diplomacy should stand for peace, human rights, accountability, dignity, and the full implementation of agreements—not political favoritism.
@BerhanuAsres@USEmbassyAddis@AsstSecStateAF@AUC_PAPS@USUN@StateDept@POTUS #Tigraywillprevil
📢 U.S.Ambassador Ervin Massinga stayed silent as Abiy Ahmed’s drones struck 20 times,destroying civilian infrastructure & killing dozens.He condemned only after resistance.He is the right hand of genocidal criminals betraying American values.Remove him now.
@SFRCdems@CNN@POTUS
EU Condemns Strikes on Humanitarian Convoys as The Situation in #Tigray Escalates
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September 24, 2026 (Tigray Mass Media Agency)— European Union(EU) has expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Tigray, condemning strikes affecting humanitarian convoys and calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian operations.
In a statement, the EU said it was alarmed by reports of military activity across several localities and several drone strikes conducted by the Ethiopian National Defence Force in recent weeks.
The EU strongly condemned attacks affecting humanitarian convoys and any denial of humanitarian access, stressing that international humanitarian law requires civilians to be protected and humanitarian operations to remain impartial and independent.
The bloc urged immediate de-escalation, saying differences between the warring parties can only be resolved through dialogue rather than military action. It called on the parties to recommit to the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement.
The EU also reaffirmed its support for efforts to halt the war, including the African Union-led mediation process and meaningful dialogue, as fighting continues to raise humanitarian concerns across Tigray.
From Tigray communications bureau: reply to Ambassador Ervin Massinga.
‘Your statement is neither balanced, nor impartial, not expected from a seasoned diplomat who have first hand information about the situation on the ground.’
@USEmbassyAddis@SecRubio
I spoke to AJE about the very dangerous escalation in northern #Ethiopia today that looks a lot like a return to war.
Hard to overstate how ugly this could get for the region, barring unexpected deescalation.
Congratulations to my friend @MikeBloomberg on his reappointment as @WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, marking 10 years of partnership and impact.
From tobacco control and road safety to data for health and now lead poisoning, your leadership has helped put the prevention higher on the global agenda.
Thank you, Mike. I look forward to continuing our work together to save lives and build a healthier future for all. #UNGA
Dear Ambassador Massinga,
It is deeply difficult to understand how the Abiy genocidal government’s reported military operations against civilian populations—including the alleged use of drones and heavy weaponry resulting in the destruction of civilian infrastructure, public institutions, schools, monasteries, churches, and health facilities—could continue without, a clear and public condemnation from your office?
Against this background, we are equally concerned by your apparent opposition to the position recently advanced by seven opposition forces. These groups have stated that their objective is to protect their respective people from the genocidal dictator Abiy Ahmed Ali and to establish an inclusive and peaceful transitional political order following the Abiy Ahmed fascistic regime.
We believe that such proposals deserve serious consideration and constructive engagement rather than outright rejection.
This raises an important question: what considerations have led to such a position toward the current political and humanitarian circumstances in Ethiopia? If credible reports of extensive drone operations and attacks against civilian populations are brought to the attention of the international community—including reports alleging as many as 26 drone strikes in a single day—how can such developments be met with continued silence or insufficient public scrutiny?
As a diplomat representing the United States, your responsibilities carry considerable significance for both the American and Ethiopian peoples. We respectfully ask whether the approach being taken is consistent with the principles of protecting civilian life, promoting human rights, supporting accountability, and encouraging a peaceful and inclusive political transition.
We do not raise these questions lightly. We believe that diplomatic engagement should serve the interests of peace, justice, human dignity, and the protection of civilians, regardless of political affiliation. Silence in the face of credible allegations of serious abuses risks undermining public confidence in those principles.
We therefore respectfully urge you to give serious and impartial consideration to the concerns being raised by affected Ethiopian communities and to support meaningful international attention to allegations of attacks against civilians and other serious human-rights violations.
The Ethiopian people deserve peace, security, justice, and a political process in which all communities can participate meaningfully. We hope that the United States and its diplomatic representatives will use their influence to advance these objectives and to encourage a peaceful, inclusive, and accountable resolution to Ethiopia’s crisis.
Explainer: Why new war in Ethiopia’s Tigray threatens to trigger wider conflict - As the situation unfolds, all eyes will be on Asmara, which has endured a turbulent relationship with Addis Ababa since independence in 1993
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