The armed conflict in Ethiopia between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and its allies against the government has caused tens of thousands of casualties. While world attention has been focussed on Ukraine, the conflict in Ethiopia has taken the shape of a fullblown crisis. But Tigray forces rapidly pushed into neighbouring provinces, taking control of the historic town of Lalibela. Experts say a comprehensive ceasefire, the withdrawal of government forces and rebel militias to their respective territories, the withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethiopia, and unrestricted humanitarian access can form the basis for inclusive peace negotiations about equitable power distribution in Ethiopia. The answer to that question will decide whether the Ethiopian crisis will end with victory on the battlefield or through a negotiated settlement.

Source: Ethiopian News February 18, 2022 23:01 UTC