Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government
Summary
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has said it is taking back control of the Tigray region’s government, ending the peace deal with Ethiopia’s federal government. This move raises concerns about a return to the violent conflict that lasted from 2020 to 2022.Key Facts
- The TPLF announced it would reinstate the Tigray Government Assembly, which had been suspended under the 2022 Pretoria Agreement.
- The Pretoria Agreement, signed in 2022, ended the war between the Ethiopian federal government and the TPLF-led Tigray forces.
- The TPLF accused the Ethiopian government of breaking the peace deal and blocking funds for local workers.
- The conflict began after political tensions rose when Abiy Ahmed became prime minister in 2018, ending TPLF’s long political dominance.
- The war killed at least 600,000 people and displaced about 5 million.
- The federal government was supported by Eritrean troops during the conflict.
- Clashes have occurred recently, including fighting in Tigray and drone strikes.
- Humanitarian aid has decreased due to funding cuts from the United States, causing serious hardship for about 80% of the population in Tigray.
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