Is the relationship between the TPLF and Tigrayan society weakening?

The article analyzes shifting political dynamics within the Tigray region, suggesting that public support for the TPLF may be waning. It notes that following military advances in towns like Alamata and Mekelle, the recurring expressions of public discontent signify more than a temporary reaction. The author questions whether the traditional strong identification between the TPLF and the defense of Tigrayan interests is eroding. This shift in public sentiment poses a significant long-term political challenge for the TPLF as it navigates the post-war landscape. The piece highlights that the struggle to replace this lost political capital may become a defining contest inside the region.