Northern Ethiopia Travel Disruption: Fighting and telecom blackouts are hitting Tigray and spilling into Amhara and Afar, with Ethiopia’s internet/phone outages reported in Mekelle and U.S. officials warning Americans to avoid travel and leave areas near Lalibela as Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire. Humanitarian & Civilian Safety: UN human rights chief Volker Türk says airstrikes have reportedly hit schools and urges de-escalation and safe humanitarian access as residents fear a return to blockade conditions. Air Access to Lalibela: Reports also say flights to Lalibela were suspended, raising concerns for pilgrims and tourism tied to the UNESCO rock-hewn churches. Regional Tourism Context: Meskel/Demera celebrations in Addis Ababa highlight Ethiopia’s hospitality and cultural draw, even as security concerns rise in the north. Transport & Trade (Green Freight): An electric truck test on the Addis Ababa–Nairobi corridor checks whether cleaner freight can move beyond demos. Aviation Policy: IATA warns high taxes and fees are squeezing African airlines, affecting connectivity that travelers rely on.