On 2 November 2022, after two years of catastrophic and brutal conflict, Ethiopian federal authorities and Tigray’s ruling party agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities. Eyewitnesses and aid workers say that Eritrean forces in particular have continued looting property, killing civilians, and carrying out mass detentions in Tigray. In addition, Eritrean forces would divert aid by directing the truck drivers to deliver their cargo across the border to Eritrea. Amhara annexationThe war in Tigray pushed the federal government to arm hardline Amhara militias and allowed them to annex parts of Tigray. The only way to achieve sustainable peace is for all parties to the conflict to implement the peace agreement based on the principles of compromise, peaceful coexistence, and equal partnership.

Source: Ethiopian News December 18, 2022 20:07 UTC