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Getachew Reda Discusses Tigray Security, Pretoria Agreement, and Regional Ties

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Getachew Reda Discusses Tigray Security, Pretoria Agreement, and Regional Ties
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Prime Minister's Advisor Getachew Reda held a discussion with the Tigrayan diaspora and Eritrean pro-change activists regarding the implementation of the Pretoria agreement, ongoing security operations, and federal plans for the region.

  • Getachew Reda, Minister and Advisor to the Prime Minister on East African Affairs, held a discussion through the Axumawit media platform with the Tigrayan diaspora and Eritrean pro-change activists.
  • The TPLF leadership, led by Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, was accused of obstructing the implementation of the November 2, 2022, Pretoria peace agreement and preventing the return of displaced persons.
  • Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reportedly worked extensively to prevent the resumption of conflict, but the TPLF leadership allegedly misinterpreted these efforts as weakness and devised the Tsimdo project to restart fighting.
  • The Eritrean regime was accused of attempting to create instability in Ethiopia and relieve internal pressure by helping to orchestrate the conflict.
  • TPLF leaders have reportedly lost public support, leading to their retreat from Mekelle and flight to destinations including Eritrea, Sudan, and Addis Ababa, while remaining scattered fighters continue to target civilians.
  • The federal government established a caretaker administration backed by a Marshall Plan to address the region's crises, with local elections and security restorations underway.
  • Ethiopia has no intention of invading Eritrea and is only exercising its right to self-defense.