‘Peace deal at risk’ – Tensions rise again in Ethiopia’s Tigray
The peace agreement that ended Ethiopia’s two-year civil war is facing new pressure as tensions grow in the Tigray region.
Ethiopia’s landmark peace deal is coming under renewed pressure as tensions resurface in Tigray. Leaders aligned with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have moved against the interim administration created under the agreement, effectively re-establishing their authority in the region. At the same time, reports point to a rise in recruitment efforts, signalling a possible shift back towards militarisation — a trend highlighted by Hikma Temem from Global South Voices.
For many in Tigray, the situation is creating a growing sense of insecurity, with communities caught in the middle of political uncertainty. Analysts caution that sidelining the structures set up after the conflict risks eroding the fragile balance achieved through the agreement. Should this trajectory continue, the stability that followed the end of the war may begin to deteriorate, casting doubt over the region’s path forward.
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