After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground
Summary
Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) signed the Pretoria Agreement in November 2022 to end the war and disarm Tigrayan forces. However, fighting has not fully stopped, and the TPLF has rebuilt its political power and kept some military strength, raising doubts about lasting peace.Key Facts
- The Pretoria Agreement aimed to stop fighting, disarm Tigrayan forces, and allow displaced people to return.
- Tigrayan forces handed over heavy weapons and some fighters joined disarmament programs after the agreement.
- The peace deal required the TPLF to stop recruiting and preparing for war, but reports in 2026 suggest renewed recruitment and clashes.
- The TPLF has strengthened its political position in Tigray, with leadership changes and the regional council electing a new president.
- The conflict’s underlying political and territorial issues remain unresolved.
- Many Tigrayan civilians want peace and fear a return to war due to reports of recruitment.
- The TPLF has developed new relationships, including contacts with Eritrean officials.
- The Pretoria Agreement ended large-scale war but did not fully create lasting peace or stability in the region.
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