Addis Ababa, October 22, 2026 (FMC) – The peace agreement signed in Pretoria, South Africa, in October 2022 marked a historic step toward ending the war in northern Ethiopia.
The agreement outlined clear directions for permanently ending the conflict, upholding the authority of the Federal Government and the constitutional order, restoring essential services, and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Key provisions of the agreement include a cessation of hostilities, the restoration of all government services, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), the return of displaced people to their homes, and recognition of the constitutional order.
This historic agreement was a practical demonstration of decisive national leadership, prudent political judgment, and a genuine commitment to peace.
In accordance with the agreement, the Federal Government undertook efforts to repair and restore the region’s infrastructure. Consequently, commercial activities, flights, telecommunications, electricity, and banking services were swiftly resumed in the region.
The peace agreement stands among the most decisive steps in Ethiopia’s modern history and represents one of the successful decisions that brought significant relief to the people.
Despite defeating the group on the battlefield, the government signed the Pretoria Agreement as a decisive measure aimed at freeing the people from the suffering of war and ensuring lasting peace.
However, the outlawed TPLF group, which appears unable to sustain its existence without conflict, is violating the agreement and dimming the glimmer of peace in Tigray.
The outlawed group, which has kept the people of Tigray trapped in conflict and war for more than 50 years, is now becoming increasingly isolated from the population. The people of Tigray are gaining a clearer understanding of the group’s true anti-people and anti-development character.
The group’s collaboration with Ethiopia’s historical enemies, its imposition of repressive measures against the people of Tigray, the forced recruitment of young people into military service, and its role in holding back the region’s development have exposed its true nature to the population.
In an interview conducted in Tigrigna, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stated that, while the people were facing severe drought, the group not only launched war in the region but also closed roads and airports, subjecting the population to renewed suffering.
The support and cooperation demonstrated by the people toward the Ethiopian National Defense Forces and other forces working to ensure peace in the region clearly indicate their growing frustration with the outlawed group’s repression and oppression.
The primary demand of the people of Tigray is peace and development.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) affirmed that the government, working together with the people, will continue its efforts to ensure peace for the population of Tigray and expand development across the region.