Ethiopia: 'No Historical, Demographic, or Constitutional Basis for Amhara Claims On Western Tigray'

Ethiopia: 'No Historical, Demographic, or Constitutional Basis for Amhara Claims On Western Tigray'

Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Interim Administration's cabinet, led by Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, issued a statement on 30 April, 2025, accusing federal government media outlets and the Amhara regional state's media and communication bureau of violating the country's constitution and the Pretoria Peace Agreement. The statement alleges that these entities disseminated messages "falsely claiming Western Tigray as part of the Amhara region."

Ethiopia Bans Foreigners from Travelling to Tigray, Tension

Foreign nationals have been barred from entering Ethiopia’s troubled northern region of Tigray, a senior local official confirmed on Tuesday, as tensions escalate between the federal government and regional authorities. Tigray, which is still reeling from the devastating 2020–2022 civil war, had recently begun welcoming tourists again, particularly to historic sites such as the ancient city of Aksum. Tourism, though modest, had been a vital sour…