"Ethiopia's Fragile Peace: One Year On, Rights Abuses and Fractured Stability Persist"

On the first anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the United States acknowledges the progress made in implementing the agreement, including the establishment of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration and the provision of humanitarian assistance. However, challenges remain, such as the full withdrawal of Eritrean forces and ongoing conflicts in other regions of Ethiopia. The United States expresses its commitment to supporting concrete actions for peace, justice, and accountability, including a comprehensive disarmament program and the implementation of a national transitional justice policy. The US also calls for dialogue to address conflicts in Amhara and Oromia and reaffirms its commitment to a united and prosperous Ethiopia.