Schools re-open in Ethiopia after truce in Tigray

Ethiopia has been witnessing skirmishes for the last couple of months with regions such as Oromia also witnessing conflicts.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Several schools across Ethiopia have re-opened after closure for nearly two years, following the conflict in Tigray region which spilled over to the neighboring Afar and Amhara states, whose regional militia worked closely with the Ethiopian National Defense Forces [ENDF].

The ENDF which was loggerheads with the Tigray People's Liberation Front [TPLF] solved the conflict with close supervision of the African Union, leading to cessation of hostilities after months of animosity. This resulted to resumption of critical services in different parts of Ethiopia. 

Ethiopia's Ministry of Education announced that 368 schools have so far re-opened in Afar state, with thousands of learners registering in the first day of opening. Of the schools which have re-opened, 358 of them are primary schools while the rest offer secondary education, the ministry added. 

According to Fana broadcaster which is affiliated to the state, Melaku Gedif, Communication Officer of the Ministry, Amelework Hizkiel, said that 6 secondary schools and 202 primary schools in Afar Region Zone 2 have resumed classes, owing to the necessary support provided by the Ministry of Education and partners.

It was also noted that 4 secondary schools and 156 primary schools in zone four are re-enrolling students and started providing education. She indicated that a survey is being conducted in the region to restart education in all of the schools that yet to resume classes for various reasons.

Tigray conflict lasted for two years affecting both Afar and Amhara regions, with TPLF reigning terror on the regions after their militia cooperated with ENDF to attack various parts of Tigray. The region has also seeb resumption of activities according to the committee monitoring implementation of the peace deal.

Ethiopia has been witnessing skirmishes for the last couple of months with regions such as Oromia also witnessing conflicts. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been under sharp scrutiny with his critics accusing him of failing to foster peace and stability in the Horn of Africa nation. 

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