Proposal Presented to Build a New Political Order in Tigray

A comprehensive political roadmap proposal has been outlined to address the prolonged political crisis in the Tigray region and establish a new democratic framework. The author argues that recent developments breaking TPLF's political monopoly present a crucial opportunity to rebuild Tigray into a competitive, inclusive, and democratic regional state within the Ethiopian federation. The proposal recommends establishing an inclusive transitional administration representing diverse political and social backgrounds to prepare a roadmap for dialogue, political competition, and credible institutional reforms. Key actionable steps include conducting negotiations with the federal government for budget allocations and constitutional relations, protecting civilians from retribution, and managing a professional Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) process for former combatants. Additionally, the initiative calls for internal reconciliation processes to heal societal divisions, joint efforts with federal and Amhara regional authorities to resettle displaced persons, and peaceful dialogue regarding territorial disputes. Finally, it urges the federal government to avoid repeating past mistakes, refraining from appointing regional leaders based on proximity to Addis Ababa and instead supporting genuine local transitional structures.