Ethiopia’s Tigray Region on Edge as TPLF Reclaims Power, Undermining Peace Deal. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – A taut situation brews in the Ethiopian region of Tigray as the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) moves to reassert control over the region, a move that threatens to unravel the 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement that had brought an end to the brutal conflict between the federal government and regional forces.
The TPLF’s decision to reinstate the Tigray Regional Council and the executive government in defiance of the interim administration set forth by the Pretoria Agreement has triggered alarm and protests. This bold move follows accusations by the TPLF against the federal government of violating the agreement, including the suspension of funds meant for civil servants and the fostering of conflict within the region.
As the situation escalates, the international community watches with concern.
The African Union has issued warnings about the potential collapse of the peace process and a return to the deadly conflict that has already taken a heavy toll on the region’s population. With both federal and TPLF forces on alert, fears of a military confrontation are on the rise.
The TPLF’s actions are seen by many as a direct challenge to the Pretoria Agreement and the Ethiopian federal government’s authority. With the peace process teetering on the brink, the fate of the agreement and the stability of Ethiopia hang in the balance, prompting calls for dialogue and a peaceful resolution from both local and international stakeholders.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
Source: Adam Hancock, AFP and Reuters
