Tensions Rise in Tigray: A Factional Struggle for Control

In Ethiopia's Tigray region, internal conflicts have resurfaced as a faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seized a town, sparking fears of renewed violence. The TPLF, which split into two groups post-2022 peace agreement, faces a power struggle between leaders Getachew Reda and Debretsion Gebremichael.

In a dramatic turn of events in Ethiopia's Tigray region, officials have appealed for federal intervention after a faction from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) took control of a town, sparking worries of rekindled conflict.

The TPLF's interim administrative rival factions, led by Getachew Reda and Debretsion Gebremichael, have escalated tensions since the 2022 cessation of hostilities.

In a bold move, Debretsion's group seized Adigrat, while Getachew accused high-ranking officers of attempting to instigate conflict, urging the federal government to act against violators of the Pretoria Agreement.

(With inputs from agencies.)