Tension rises after Federal Government appoints interim administration for Tigray

The Tigray regional government rejected the federal government's appointment of a new interim administration, labeling it illegitimate and unenforceable. Regional authorities accused the federal government of using Alula Aba Nega Airport for military logistics and called for a suspension of its operations. Prime Minister advisor Getachew Reda dismissed the regional government's claims, characterizing them as scare tactics. The standoff follows the Ethiopian Council of Ministers' decision to establish a six-month federal 'custodial administration' in Tigray to restore security and infrastructure. This development raises significant concerns about the stability of the 2022 Pretoria cessation of hostilities agreement.