MEKELLE — Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have accused the federal government of undermining the 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement, claiming that the landmark deal that ended the devastating two-year war is no longer being properly implemented and warning that unresolved disputes could push the region toward renewed instability.
In a statement released by the Tigray administration, officials said the regional government had taken “extensive steps” to fulfill its obligations under the peace agreement signed in Pretoria, South Africa, between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, they alleged that the process had been weakened by what they described as “obstructive and destructive actions” by federal authorities.
The administration claimed that key elements of the agreement, including political arrangements, security matters, humanitarian commitments, and the restoration of normal governance, have not been fully addressed. It also accused the agreement’s international guarantors of failing to apply sufficient pressure to ensure implementation.
Tigray officials expressed concern over continued tensions surrounding disputed territories, the status of regional institutions, the return and rehabilitation of displaced communities, and security arrangements. They warned that delays in resolving these issues could threaten the fragile peace that followed the conflict.
The Pretoria Agreement, signed in November 2022, ended a brutal war that lasted from 2020 to 2022 and resulted in thousands of deaths, widespread displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia. The deal included provisions for a cessation of hostilities, disarmament of Tigrayan forces, humanitarian access, and a political process to address outstanding issues.
The Ethiopian federal government has repeatedly stated that it remains committed to implementing the agreement and maintaining peace, while emphasizing that remaining challenges should be addressed through dialogue, legal frameworks, and constitutional processes.
The latest accusations have renewed concerns among observers about Ethiopia’s fragile post-war recovery, as communities in Tigray continue to face humanitarian needs, economic difficulties, and political uncertainty.
