Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed appoints interim Tigray government
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed an interim government for the Tigray region, promising elections within six months. This move follows renewed conflict between federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which has rejected the administration.
Why it matters
The appointment represents a critical attempt to stabilize a war-torn region, though it faces significant resistance and questions regarding legitimacy.
Abiy Ahmed's office said there would be elections held in Tigray within 6 months. The move comes after an escalation in fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance.
https://p.dw.com/p/5OLK3 Abiy Ahmed has served as Ethiopia's prime minister since 2018 Image: Ethiopian Parliament Advertisement Ethiopia 's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday announced an interim government in the northern Tigray region .
The move follows an outbreak of fighting in recent weeks involving a rebel alliance and the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF).
"To attain the peace that has long eluded them, to secure their right to self-administration, and to finally enjoy the fruits of development — which have been out of reach for many years — the people of Tigray must break free from this cycle of conflict," Abiy said in a statement posted on X.
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