Tigray Herald፡November 2,2024 (Mekele)
Tigray Interim Administration Urges Full Implementation of Pretoria Agreement on Second Anniversary
On the second anniversary of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, the Tigray Interim Administration has called for action on key commitments that remain unmet since the accord was signed on Nov 03, 2022. Tigray IRA emphasizes that unresolved issues, including territorial restoration and the withdrawal of foreign forces, continue to threaten long-term peace in the region.
“The most critical objective of the Pretoria Agreement was to silence the guns,” stated Tigray Interim Administration President Getachew Reda in a social media post, describing the agreement as a “qualified success” for halting active conflict. However, he added, “The success of Pretoria can only be measured by its ability to address some of the most thorny issues resulting from the war in Tigray.”
According to the Tigray Interim Administration’s Communication Bureau, “Western Tigray remains under the occupation of Amhara forces,” while “Eritrean forces also continue to occupy parts of Northwestern and Eastern Tigray.” The bureau highlighted that hundreds of thousands of Tigrayans remain in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, facing “unimaginably harsh conditions” due to these ongoing territorial issues.
While the Federal Government has restored some services, including banking, telecommunications, and transport, President Getachew noted that these steps are only partial progress, emphasizing the need for a “full implementation” of the Pretoria Agreement.
The Tigray Interim Administration called on regional and international partners to reinforce their commitment to the peace process. “The Ethiopian people and the people of Tigray cannot afford even the slightest chance of armed hostilities,” the Communication Bureau stated, urging stakeholders to “marginalize spoilers” by helping to expedite the agreement’s implementation.
The Administration reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining stability, adding, “Absent concerted efforts to resolve these issues once and for all, peace will remain elusive.”
