Tigray Front and EU Trade Accusations Over Ethiopia Peace Deal Compliance

The Tigray People's Liberation Front rejected European Union accusations that it is undermining Ethiopia's 2022 peace agreement. AllAfrica reported that the TPLF instead accused the federal government of violating the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and warned that Tigray faces a growing risk of renewed conflict.

In a statement responding to the EU delegation, the TPLF dismissed the bloc's concerns as based on inaccurate information.

The EU on Monday, June 28, 2026, urged all parties to resume negotiations and expressed concern over a deteriorating political and security situation in northern Ethiopia. It cited the TPLF's establishment of a parallel regional council and unilateral military conscription as developments that could undermine the peace agreement.

The TPLF denied establishing a parallel regional administration, calling the allegation entirely unfounded.

It stated that only one elected Regional Council of Tigray has recently resumed its functions after consultations across the region and endorsement by local administrations. The TPLF accused the federal government of failing to implement key provisions of the Pretoria agreement signed in November 2022, including by imposing restrictions on fuel and commercial goods entering Tigray.

The TPLF denied enforcing compulsory military recruitment, describing the accusation as unclear and unsupported by facts.

It said authorities in Tigray have a responsibility to protect civilians amid growing security threats. The TPLF also criticized the European Union for its silence over alleged federal violations of the peace agreement. The TPLF reiterated that dialogue remains the only viable solution to the current impasse and called on the European Union and other international partners to encourage the federal government to engage in genuine political dialogue without delay.