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War and starvation - Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict

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Nov 18, 2022
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INSIGHT

Weaknesses of the Peace Agreement

  • The peace agreement lacks a foundational political pact between the Tigray leadership and Abiy Ahmed, a common weakness in such agreements.
  • The exclusion of international partners like the UN and EU weakens the agreement's implementation and monitoring mechanisms.
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Mixed Reactions to the Peace Agreement

  • Reactions to the peace agreement are mixed within Ethiopia, with dissatisfaction from Abiy Ahmed's Amhara allies.
  • The prospect of the war ending brings optimism to many Ethiopians, while others express concerns.
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Aid Delivery and Accountability

  • Guarantees of safety for aid delivery are a red herring, as it was possible before the breakdown of the humanitarian truce.
  • International actors succumbed to pressure and allowed the war crime of mass starvation to proceed.
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