He further specified that the total number of returnees to Tselemti district from the first batch is between 8,500 and 10,000. “A comprehensive and expedited approach is crucial for a successful IDP repatriation program, which is vital for lasting peace in Tigray,” Tadele added. This plan outlined the timeframe for the return of IDPs to their homes in southern and western Tigray. According to the agreement, IDPs would be resettled in Southern Tigray by early June 2024 and in Western Tigray by early July 2024. These demonstrations called for a two-fold solution: the resumption of suspended humanitarian aid and the facilitation of their safe return to their homes.

Source: Ethiopian News July 01, 2024 11:36 UTC