Aregawi, a tour guide turned frontline fighter, fears another war in Tigray as political tensions rise within the ruling TPLF following a recent coup attempt. The aftermath of the previous conflict, which left 600,000 dead and many women raped, has created a humanitarian crisis that remains unresolved. The ineffective implementation of ceasefire provisions, such as the return of displaced individuals, has worsened these tensions. As fear grips residents amid armed patrols and escalating violence, many are leaving for safer locales, inciting fears of oncoming conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea as well.
Aregawi expressed deep fears about the possibility of renewed conflict in Tigray, stating that while they wish to avoid becoming a battleground, war seems inevitable.
The humanitarian crisis following the 2022 ceasefire remains unresolved, with approximately 600,000 dead and widespread sexual violence, as many displaced people remain without proper resources.
Tensions within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have escalated, leading to a recent coup that saw one faction take control of provincial government positions.
Residents in Mekelle, the regional capital, are frightened as armed men patrol the streets, and many are seeking to flee the area due to rising uncertainty and violence.
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