Adigrat's new mayor pledges peace as residents report rising crime

Engineer Negasi Tewelde, the newly appointed mayor of Adigrat, has announced that strengthening peace and security and improving development infrastructure are his administration's top priorities. The mayor committed to building an administration based on transparency and accountability. However, residents of Adigrat have expressed deep concern regarding the city's security, reporting to Tikvah Ethiopia that robberies and theft are widespread. Locals noted that individuals armed with knives and other weapons are committing crimes in broad daylight and are urging authorities to take immediate action to address the deteriorating situation.