PM Abiy Reaffirms Commitment to Returning Displaced Person to their Localities

Addis Ababa, July, 3, 2025 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed the dedication of the government to facilitating the return of displaced citizens to their homes.

During the 42nd regular session of the House of People's Representatives, the Prime Minister stated that the Pretoria Peace Agreement has been instrumental in alleviating the sufferings of the people of Tigray, establishing a new political precedent for Ethiopia and beyond.

The previously suspended services have been successfully restored, he said, adding the successful establishment of Tigray's Interim regional government.

Citing that the displaced persons in Raya and Tselemt have been completely returned to their localities, the prime minister recalled that this development was part of the agreement.

However, efforts must be carried out to return the displaced persons of Welkait to their localities to which the government is committed to this cause, Prime Minister Abiy said.

To this end, actors from both sides should collaborate, he added.

The Prime Minister stressed the need for implementing disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs for armed groups.

The federal government has strong conviction to peacefully resolve the disagreement in Tigray, Prime Minister emphasized, adding that the interest of the government in Tigray is development and development alone.

He also underlined that the people of Tigray don’t want war and warned against those who might misconstrue international dynamics as an opportunity for renewed conflict.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the desires of the people of Tigray are peace and resolving problems through dialogue.

He called upon religious fathers and community elders to mediate peace, taking preemptive action to prevent that the situation in Tigray region of Ethiopia would not resort to conflict, the Prime Minister reiterated.