Tigray accuses Ethiopian Government of violating peace agreement, warns of escalation
The letter dated November 7, 2045, cited Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent remarks to the Ethiopian Parliament, in which he publicly rejected the Pretoria Agreement and criticised the TPLF.
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian federal government of breaching the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), warning that recent attacks could derail fragile peace efforts in the region.
In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the TPLF highlighted both verbal and military actions that they say violate the Pretoria Agreement.
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The letter dated November 7, 2045, and signed by TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael, cited Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent remarks to the Ethiopian Parliament, in which he publicly rejected the Pretoria Agreement and criticised the TPLF.
The group said these statements undermined the spirit of peaceful political dialogue envisioned in the agreement.
The TPLF also pointed to a recent security incident in Southern Tigray, where an armed group, allegedly supported by the federal government and operating from the Afar region, attacked the President of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray, Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, during a working visit.
The attack reportedly caused casualties and forced the President’s delegation to navigate a dangerous situation. The armed group has since declared open conflict with Tigray and called on federal authorities for support.
The letter further detailed a drone strike conducted by federal forces at approximately 3:30 am on November 7, 2025, in the Tigray-Afar border area.
The TPLF described the strike as causing both loss of life and property destruction, and labelled it a clear violation of the CoHA’s core principle of resolving differences through dialogue rather than violence.
The TPLF warned that the recent escalation threatens to destabilise the region and undermine ongoing peace efforts.
Reaffirming its commitment to the agreement, the TPLF urged the United Nations, the African Union, and the wider international community to pressure the federal government to halt hostilities, respect its obligations under the CoHA, and re-engage in constructive dialogue.
The letter was also copied to several high-profile African and international figures, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, former South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and representatives from IGAD, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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