Ethiopia: Ethiopia Establishes Six-Month Caretaker Administration in Tigray
[Reporter] New admin tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and preparing for elections
The Ethiopian federal government has established a six-month caretaker administration for the Tigray region, tasked with restoring security, rebuilding infrastructure, and organizing elections to reestablish an elected government. This decision by the Council of Ministers was made following a directive from the House of Federation, citing specific constitutional and legal provisions.
The government cited the failure of previous peace efforts under the Pretoria agreement, blaming the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for hindering implementation and accusing TPLF leadership of initiating renewed fighting, which they described as the group's fourth unsuccessful attempt at war. The caretaker administration's mandate includes restoring stability, repairing damaged institutions and infrastructure, resuming social services, and facilitating the return of displaced residents.
It will also coordinate with federal security forces to establish regional stability and ensure free and transparent elections within six months. Asefa Abraha Hagos, Tewodros Aregay Woldeselassie, Gebre Egziabher Beyene Hailu, and Redae Hailuom Woldeselassie lead the administration, with Shishay Amare appointed as the mayor of Mekele, the regional capital.
The federal government will oversee the administration's activities while focusing on routine regional services and preparing for future elections, not engaging in long-term strategic decisions.
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