 The United Nations humanitarian aid flight destined for the capital of Tigray region in northern Ethiopia has been forced to return to Addis Ababa due to a strikes on Friday raising serious concerns for the safety of staff working on the ground. The strikes in Tigray's capital, Mekele, Tigray region threatened the safety of UN staff who are simply dead working to help civilians in humanitarian need. The UN had not received any prior warning of the attacks on Mekele and had received the necessary clearances for the flight he emphasized. After heavy fighting erupted last November between government troops and those loyal to Tigray people's liberation front, some 5.2 million people remain in need of assistance across the Ethiopian regions of Tigray, Amara and Afar. Don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.