After former President Olusegun Obasanjo-led mediation in the African Union peace process, the Tigray forces who fought a two-year war against Ethiopia’s Federal Government have begun the handing over of their heavy weaponry to the national army on Tuesday.
The handover in the town of Agulae, around 30 km northeast of the regional capital Mekelle, was overseen by a monitoring team comprising members of the two sides and a regional body, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.
At the ceremony, Tigray Defence Forces representative Mulugeta Gebrechristos said the start of the disarmament would play a major role in restoring peace. “We are operating with the belief that if we are to have peace, all things that open the door for provocation must not be there. Peace is vital for us all,” Mulugeta said in a speech broadcast on Tigrai TV.
“We are all one Ethiopia. Both us and the TDF have moved from our respective defensive positions in peace, understanding and love,” said Aleme Tadesse, a representative of the Ethiopian army. Eritrean soldiers pulled out of several major towns in Tigray late last month but have not left Tigrayan territory, according to residents. Eritrea has declined to comment on whether troops will leave.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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