US ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, is mediating between rival groups of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
The ambassador arrived in Mekelle on a 3-day visit on Sunday. He is visiting Tigray at a crucial time when TPLF is faced with the worst internal divisions. The party has split in two. One group led by chairman Debretsion Gebremichel is demanding the resignation of Tigray Interim President Getachew Reda who is heading the other TPLF faction.
Ervin Massinga held separate meetings with leaders of both TPLF wings i.e. Getachew Reda and Debretsion Gebremichael.
“Today I had a very productive discussion with # AmbassadorErvinMasinga of @USEmbassyAddis on a number of critical importance for Tigray. Among other things, we raised the issue of deepening peace in the region, of expediting the long-overdue implementation of the Pretoria Agreement and the need to support the IRA’s efforts to carry out its mandate in a manner that ensures sustainable peace in Tigray, Ethiopia and beyond. I also took the opportunity to thank the US Government for its principled stance on peace in the region and for its support in a range of humanitarian & rehabilitation efforts in Tigray,” said Getachew Reda, the Tigray interim president.
TPLF today published pictures of US ambassador meeting with chairman Debretions. It remains to be seen if US intervention in Tigray will break the political deadlock nor not.
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