Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed Tadesse Worede to lead Tigray’s interim administration, addressing ongoing tensions after the TPLF’s conflict with the Ethiopian government. Worede’s leadership aims to stabilize the region and facilitate peace as military tensions with Eritrea persist amidst internal TPLF divisions.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed Tadesse Worede as the leader of the interim administration in Tigray, Ethiopia’s northern region. Tadesse, previously the deputy president, had served as a top commander in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) during the conflict with the federal government from 2020 to 2022, which resulted in significant loss of life and displacement.
The TPLF’s defeat led to increased tensions with Eritrea, whose forces assisted the Ethiopian government during the conflict. After signing an agreement to conclude hostilities in November 2022, Eritrea expressed dissatisfaction over its exclusion from the governance of Tigray, which is now under the TPLF’s administration amid ongoing factional disputes that have raised fears of renewed violence.
Last year, the TPLF experienced a split, with Debretsion Gebremichael’s faction accusing the interim administration of betraying Tigrayan interests. This ongoing conflict has resulted in increased military tensions, with Eritrea ordering a nationwide mobilization while Ethiopia positioned its troops along the border, despite Abiy’s attempts to mitigate concerns of conflict.
Tadesse Worede has outlined eight commitments for his leadership, focusing on the return of displaced individuals and the demobilization of combatants. Abiy expressed confidence in Tadesse, stating that he possesses an understanding of the former administration’s dynamics and is positioned to guide Tigray into a transitional phase of peace and development.
In summary, Tadesse Worede’s appointment as the leader of Tigray’s interim administration marks a pivotal moment amidst rising tensions in the region. His leadership is seen as crucial for addressing the aftermath of the conflict, facilitating the return of displaced people, and promoting stability. The ongoing factional divides within the TPLF and tensions with Eritrea, however, continue to threaten regional security.
Original Source: theprint.in
