Political parties in Ethiopia's Tigray region have called on residents to address local challenges without backing the armed group TPLF. They accuse the group of obstructing development and elections, urging respect for the law and peace. The statements were issued in Addis Ababa.
Political parties in Ethiopia's Tigray region have issued a call for residents to tackle the area's intricate challenges without aligning with the armed group TPLF. This comes amid concerns over the group's impact on local stability, as reported in Addis Ababa on February 3, 2026, by Fana Media Corporation.
Muluberhan Haile, chief secretary of the Tigray Democratic Party (TDP), stated that the armed group operating in the region does not serve as a development partner for the people and is actively preventing general elections from proceeding. He emphasized that providing opportunities to a group that disregards the country's constitutional order is inappropriate, as it poses risks not only to the region but to national security.
Halefom Nera, head of public relations for the Semret Party, echoed these sentiments, noting that TPLF's actions are blocking the Tigray people and region from becoming stable development hubs and are creating barriers to enduring peace. The parties stressed the need for institutions to prioritize resolving regional issues, upholding the rule of law, and enabling ethnic groups to select their representatives.
Groups advocating for Tigray residents to align with the federal government include the Arena Party. Party leaders urged the public to avoid supporting the armed group, address the region's problems, and safeguard national integrity through dialogue.