Post-conflict social and economic situation in the Tigray region

The social and economic damage caused by the civil war in Ethiopia has not yet been fully overcome in most towns across the Tigray region. Residents continue to face significant challenges, including cash shortages, limited employment opportunities, and lingering instability. According to BBC interviews with residents from Mekelle, Wukro, Adigrat, and Shire, while security conditions have shown gradual improvement with police returning to work, economic activity remains stifled. Banks have reopened but face severe liquidity issues. Despite the normalization of some public services, food prices remain high, and transportation between areas remains restricted due to security concerns. Many residents express continued anxiety about their future safety.