Ethiopia Appoints Tadesse Worede as New Leader of Tigray Administration
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Tadesse Worede to lead Tigray’s interim administration. Tadesse, a former TPLF commander, faces challenges due to divisions within the ruling party and regional tensions with Eritrea. He has committed to key initiatives aimed at restoring peace and addressing the aftermath of the conflict.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Tadesse Worede as the new leader of the interim administration in the northern Tigray region. This announcement comes amid concerns of renewed conflict due to divisions within the ruling party, threatening stability between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Tadesse previously served as deputy president and was significantly involved as a commander in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) during the recent civil war, a conflict that resulted in considerable loss of life and displacement.
Following the end of the Tigray war, relations soured between Eritrea and Ethiopia, especially because Eritrea felt sidelined by the peace agreement established in November 2022, which allowed the TPLF to govern Tigray. The TPLF has experienced internal strife, splitting into factions last year, with one led by Debretsion Gebremichael criticizing the interim administration for failing to protect Tigrayan interests, thereby escalating tensions between these factions.
Recent military mobilizations by Eritrea have raised alarm, with Ethiopia deploying troops toward the common border despite Prime Minister Abiy’s attempts to cool tensions. In light of these challenges, Tadesse has pledged to undertake various commitments aimed at restoring peace, such as facilitating the return of displaced individuals and demobilizing combatants. Abiy has expressed confidence in Tadesse’s ability to guide Tigray through this transitional period, emphasizing the importance of his role in realizing the aspirations of Tigray’s people for peace and development.
The appointment of Tadesse Worede as the new leader of Tigray reflects Ethiopia’s attempt to address leadership challenges and internal divisions following the TPLF’s recent turmoil. With significant stakes involved, including the risk of renewed conflict with Eritrea, Tadesse’s pledges to restore peace and demobilize combatants serve as essential steps toward regional stability. Both local and international observers will be watching closely to see how he navigates these complex dynamics in Tigray.
Original Source: theprint.in
