Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) is a political organization that formerly dominated Ethiopian politics for decades. Originating as a liberation movement, it played a key role in overthrowing the Derg regime in 1991 and subsequently led the ruling coalition. However, its influence waned after Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister in 2018. The TPLF's power base is in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. It is newsworthy due to escalating tensions and fears of renewed conflict in Tigray. Recent reports indicate cancelled flights to the region and people fleeing, suggesting a deteriorating security situation. The possibility of renewed fighting between the TPLF and Ethiopian federal forces, potentially involving Eritrea, raises concerns about regional stability and the humanitarian situation in Tigray, which is still recovering from the previous civil war. The TPLF remains a significant actor in the region, and its actions are crucial to the future of Tigray and Ethiopia.