Despite the Pretoria peace deal’s promise to end the Tigray war and return displaced people to their homes, nearly two years later, 1.5 million refugees are still waiting in camps.
Forced displacements continue, with around 60,000 Tigrayans having to leave their homes in recent months.
Life in the camps is a daily struggle for survival, with resources in critically short supply.
The Tigray war, which began in November 2020, was a conflict between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government.
The war resulted in widespread atrocities, including mass killings, sexual violence, and destruction of infrastructure.
It caused a humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and leaving many in dire need of aid.
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The Pretoria peace deal, signed in November 2022, was supposed to bring an end to the violence and facilitate the return of displaced persons.
However, the ongoing instability and continued forced displacements indicate that the path to lasting peace and recovery remains fraught with challenges.
For more details on the latest developments, France 24’s Clothilde Hazard reports from Ethiopia’s Endabaguna.
