Central Tigray Zone Administrator, on Sunday, survived as assassination attempt reportedly. Solomon Measho, the administrator, was on his way to the Tigray regional capital when he came under attack.
Two rival TPLF groups led by Tigray President Getachew Reda and Debretsion Gebremichael are fighting for administrative control of Tigray. They are appointing their men to lead Tigray zones. Solomon Measho is said to be pro Getachew Reda.
Solomon Measho’s vehicle came under fire today while he was on his way from Tembien to Mekelle. He remained unhurt. No official statement has been issued by the Tigray government so far. Fingers are being pointed towards TPLF Debretsion Group and Army 60 of Tigray Security Forces, of having committed this assassination attack.
TPLF Getachew Reda group had announced to hold public discussion in Abiy Adi (Central Tigray) and Aksum on Sunday. However TPLF Debretsion group and military commander supporting the Debretsion group did not allow Getachew Reda group to hold public meetings in the two cities. Axum residents said that last night and today they heard sounds of gunshots from different areas of the city. Earlier, on Wednesday, a meeting organized by Getachew Reda group in Adigrat city was disrupted by women protesters of TPLF Debretsion group.
For the last 3 months, Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), split in two, has been battling with the worst internal divisions. Tigray Security Forces Chief General Tadesse Werede claims that security forces are neutral in this political dispute, but it seems that on zonal and woreda level, some military commanders are supporting TPLF Debretsion group which has been demanding the removal of Getachew Reda, Tigray Interim President.
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