Getachew Reda and Federal Officials Travel to Mekelle

Federal officials, including Getachew Reda and Abraham Belay, traveled to Mekelle on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following the resumption of Ethiopian Airlines flights to the Tigray region. The visit coincides with heightened military tensions and concerns over the stability of the Pretoria Peace Agreement. Getachew Reda stated that a Federal Command Post will operate in Tigray for six months to oversee administration, security, and economic recovery, aiming for eventual regional elections. However, the TPLF leadership condemned the move, accusing the federal government of initiating a new offensive and violating Tigray's sovereignty. The BBC could not independently verify the security situation or the public reception described by officials.