Call Issued for Building a New Political Order in Tigray Following Recent Developments

Following recent political developments that dislodged the TPLF from its political monopoly in Tigray, an eight-point proposal has been presented outlining a roadmap for building a new political order in the region. The commentary emphasizes that this moment presents a rare opportunity to establish genuine political pluralism and competitive regional democracy within the Ethiopian federation. Key recommendations include establishing an inclusive interim administration with a defined transitional mandate, developing a joint transition and reconstruction roadmap, protecting civilians from retaliation, and negotiating pragmatically with the federal government for reconstruction resources. Furthermore, the proposal calls for a professionally managed disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) process for combatants, an intra-Tigray reconciliation initiative, and coordinated efforts with federal and Amhara regional authorities to resolve territorial disputes and resettle internally displaced persons. Finally, it urges the federal government not to repeat the mistakes of 2020 by imposing an externally constructed authority, but rather to foster conditions where Tigrayans can independently build an inclusive political future.