Tigray’s Six Years of Political Instability and Administrative Shifts

Over the past six years, Tigray has faced significant instability characterized by war, political conflicts, and a blockade. Since 2020, the region has transitioned through six different administrations, with each struggle failing to resolve fundamental issues regarding governance and security. Currently, the federal government has implemented a Command Post to manage the region, a move that has been officially rejected by some opposition parties like Salsay Woyane. Persistent questions remain unresolved, including who represents the people of Tigray, the control of regional armed forces, and the management of disputed territories. The root of the recent escalation traces back to the constitutional clash over the 2020 regional elections and the subsequent outbreak of conflict in November 2020.