Abraham Belay (PhD) Defense Minister (Photo: Abreham Belay/FacebookThe Minister of Defense, Abraham Belay, has announced the Ethiopian government’s plans to tackle the issue prevailing in western Tigray, which is currently under the control of Amhara forces. The federal government and the Tigray interim administration have been in disagreement over the progress and implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) signed in November 2022. During a subsequent media briefing, Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, expressed that the ongoing demographic changes in western Tigray, coupled with the continuous displacement of its inhabitants, render the feasibility of conducting a referendum untenable. This stance stands in stark contrast to the federal government’s position, which sees a referendum as a solution to the unresolved status of Western and Southern Tigray. He indicated that a specialized committee will strive to find a solution aligned with the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA).

Source: Ethiopian News March 05, 2024 12:31 UTC