Ethiopian officials have for the first time in nearly two years arrived in Tigray’s capital Mekelle to join in overseeing implementation of a November peace deal. Eritrea and the regional militias were not party to the peace deal. Mediators from Kenya and the African Union are also expected to visit Mekelle this week after Ethiopia and the TPLF agreed Thursday to a joint monitoring team. Ethiopia has gradually lifted a blockade on desperately needed food and medical aid to Tigray and restored some telecommunications. But information is hard to verify in Tigray and Ethiopia has also blocked journalists from entering the region.

Source: Ethiopian News December 26, 2022 12:35 UTC