Officials in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have requested federal intervention after a faction seized control of a town. The appeal highlights the continued instability in the region despite a truce signed in November 2022 that formally ended the war between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The conflict, which began in November 2020, resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions.
The call for federal assistance underscores the challenges in maintaining peace and security in Tigray. Civilian structures, including hospitals and schools, were reportedly targeted during the conflict by Ethiopian federal forces. The Tigray Interim Administration has been working to establish legislation that would allow the federal government to intervene in the region. The UN has warned of a heightened risk of genocide and related atrocity crimes in Tigray.
The conflict’s impact extends beyond Ethiopia’s borders, potentially destabilizing the Horn of Africa, especially with the ongoing civil war in Sudan. 
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been accused of contributing to human rights abuses against the Tigrayan community. While a peace deal was agreed upon a year ago, the situation in Tigray remains dire, with ongoing hostilities in several areas.
The situation in Tigray remains a critical concern for regional stability and human rights. The call for federal intervention highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and prevent further atrocities. The international community will be watching closely to see how the Ethiopian government responds and whether it can bring stability to the war-torn region.
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