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Getachew Reda Declares Tigray War Over, Announces Six-Month Federal Command Post
Kulu Media · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Kulu Media
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Prime ministerial adviser Getachew Reda has declared an end to the latest conflict in Tigray, announcing that a federal command post will govern the region for six months as flights and security operations resume.
- Prime ministerial adviser on East African affairs Getachew Reda declared the latest war in Tigray ended during an interview with TBS on October 11, 2026.
- The Tigray region will remain under a federal command post for six months to restore security, rebuild infrastructure, and prepare for elections.
- Getachew traveled to Mekelle on Sunday aboard the first resumed Ethiopian Airlines commercial flight alongside senior officials including Abraham Belay, Redwan Husein, and several military commanders.
- TPLF leaders, including Vice Chairman Amanuel Assefa and spokesperson Mikiele Asgedom, have rejected the declaration and warned of continued military resistance.
- Ethiopian federal forces and allied Tigray Peace Force fighters entered Adigrat and Shire, while security challenges including looting and prison breaks persist in Mekelle.
- Tensions have escalated between Ethiopia and Eritrea following allegations of Eritrean military movements in northern Tigray, which Asmara has denied.
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