Controversial Figure Awel Seid Takes Helm of Ximdo, Stirring Tigrayan Concerns
Awel Seid, a controversial figure in the Eritrean government's propaganda machine, has taken the helm of Ximdo, a peace campaign that has left many Tigrayans uneasy. This move comes amidst a complex political landscape in Tigray, with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) finding itself politically cornered and the Horn of Africa at a precarious crossroads.
The Ximdo alliance, forged between the TPLF and Eritrea's People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), has sparked criticism in Tigray. Critics argue that it is a cynical ploy by some factions to retain power, rather than a genuine effort to address the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The 2020-2022 Tigray war has left many IDPs without a future, with those from Western Tigray still removed from their land.
The Cessation of Hostilities Pretoria Agreement of 2022 has left Tigray in a liminal state of 'no war, no peace'. Five scenarios have been envisaged, none offering a solution for IDPs to rebuild their lives. Tigray leaders' suggestion that IDPs prioritize saving the party over returning home has ignited outrage among displaced communities. Meanwhile, Eritrea's involvement in conflicts in Tigray and Sudan underscores a pattern of regional destabilisation.
Awel Seid's role in Ximdo has unsettled Tigrayans, with the alliance widely seen as a veiled power play risking renewed conflict. In Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy views Ximdo as a threat to national unity. As Tigray stands at a precarious crossroads, the future of IDPs and the region remains uncertain.
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