Ethiopia Appoints Federal Custodian Administration for Tigray Region

The Ethiopian federal government has announced the establishment of a six-month federal 'custodian administration' for the Tigray region. The government states this measure aims to stabilize the region, restore public services, and prepare for upcoming elections, citing failures in the Pretoria peace agreement implementation. Five high-ranking officials have been appointed to oversee various sectors, including security, economy, and politics. The TPLF has strongly opposed the move, accusing the federal government of violating the peace agreement and continuing hostility. This development underscores significant new political and security tensions within the region.