Ethiopia Establishes Interim Government in Tigray, Plans Elections

• Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the establishment of an interim government in Tigray.
• The interim administration aims to stabilize the region and prepare for elections within six months.
• The announcement follows military action against the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has been in conflict with federal forces since September.
• The conflict in Tigray has historical roots, with a previous war between 2020 and 2022 causing significant casualties.
• The interim government's primary task is to ensure a peaceful transition and facilitate free elections.