Addis Ababa, October 14, 2026 (FMC) — The federal government is moving swiftly to respond to public demands in the Tigray Region, restoring essential services, delivering emergency humanitarian assistance and advancing peace efforts as residents express relief at being freed from the oppression and repression of the banned TPLF group.
The government’s response is addressing urgent needs that had disrupted daily life, while public reactions reflect growing support for efforts to restore peace and normality.
Residents have taken to the streets in different towns not only to welcome the government’s measures but also to condemn the oppression they experienced under the illegal TPLF group.
The public demonstrations, including a colorful rally in Adi Gudom, have provided a platform for residents to express their support for the federal government’s peace initiatives and rejection of the banned group’s anti-peace and anti-people actions.
Their message underscores a desire to move beyond repression and rebuild their lives in an atmosphere of peace and stability.
The restoration of essential services is already bringing tangible relief to communities. Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray Region, following the disruption of air transport. The return of flights is easing movement and reconnecting the region with the rest of the country.
Banking services are also resuming, with branches of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia reopening and helping residents regain access to essential financial services.
The restoration of telecommunications is another important step toward reconnecting communities and supporting the return of everyday activities.
These developments form part of the federal government’s broader response to public needs, with residents also urging the authorities to consolidate peace and ensure that the improvements achieved are sustained.
Humanitarian assistance is continuing alongside the restoration of services. The government is providing emergency aid to people facing hardship in the Tigray Region and other parts of the country.
Assistance has begun reaching Alamata and other areas whose residents have endured severe suffering, helping address immediate humanitarian needs.
The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission is also transporting emergency assistance to residents of the Afar Region affected by climate-related pressures and local conflict.
The measures reflect the continuing need to reach vulnerable communities with urgent support as the government responds to humanitarian challenges in different parts of the country.
Meanwhile, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process, which had been interrupted, has resumed. Individuals who have chosen to abandon armed struggle and return to civilian life following the call for peace are registering at regional police commission centers, marking another step toward peaceful reintegration.
The resumption of the process, alongside the restoration of essential services and the delivery of humanitarian assistance, is contributing to broader efforts to stabilize affected areas and enable communities to rebuild their lives.
For residents of the Tigray Region, the changes extend beyond the reopening of transport and financial services. Their public expressions of relief, condemnation of the banned TPLF group and support for federal government efforts point to a demand for lasting peace, restored dignity and a return to normal life.
The swift response to public needs and the cooperation between the government and residents have helped produce tangible results. Sustaining this progress will require continued public participation in consolidating peace, protecting national sovereignty and advancing Ethiopia’s wider development and prosperity.