Ethiopia to set up ‘transitional’ rule in parts of Tigray

Amhara militia men, that combat alongside federal and regional forces against northern region of Tigray. (File/AFP)
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  • “The minister noted that the defense force will bring the criminal junta to justice in no time,” state news agency has reported

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia’s federal government will set up a “transitional administration” in parts of Tigray state taken by federal troops in a push against local forces, state media quoted Defense Minister Kenea Yadeta as saying on Thursday.
“The minister noted that the defense force will bring the criminal junta to justice in no time,” said the Ethiopian News Agency, urging local forces to surrender or fight against Tigrayan leaders.