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Alex de Waal on the Conflict in Ethiopia and Tigray

The Lawfare Podcast

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Ethiopia's Turmoil: From Peace to Conflict

This chapter explores the complex evolution of the conflict in Ethiopia, focusing on the two-year confrontation between the government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. It highlights the historical context, key political players, severe humanitarian crises, and the surprising shift of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from peacemaker to wartime leader. Additionally, the chapter discusses the implications of recent peace negotiations, including international actors' roles and the precarious nature of the agreements reached.

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