# Can diplomacy stop another Ethiopia-Eritrea war?

> Ethiopia's interim Tigray government aims for elections within six months as fears grow over renewed conflict with Eritrea.
- Title: Can diplomacy stop another Ethiopia-Eritrea war? · Dw
- Summary: Ethiopia's interim Tigray government aims for elections within six months as fears grow over renewed conflict with Eritrea. Ethiopia's interim Tigray…
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## Ethiopia installs interim Tigray administration
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced an interim government in northern Tigray with six months to prepare for regional elections and restore stability.

> To attain the peace that has long eluded them, to secure their right to self-administration, and to finally enjoy the fruits of development, which have been out of reach for many years, the people of Tigray must break free from this cycle of conflict
## New Tigray mayor pledges six-month peace plan
Shishay Amare, the new mayor of Mekelle, said they would create conditions for elections by ensuring peace and stability across Tigray within six months.

> I am confident that this will be done within six months, according to our plan
## Tigray war displaces 1 million people
Around 1 million people remain displaced from the 2020, 2022 Tigray war, which the African Union estimated caused 600,000 deaths from combat, famine and healthcare collapse.
## Ethiopia-Eritrea border tensions rise
Ethiopia and Eritrea have repeatedly clashed over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with reports of Eritrean troop movements near the border.
## International pressure for dialogue
The United States and the United Kingdom have called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to exercise restraint and return to dialogue under their 2018 peace framework.
## Risk of wider regional conflict
Any wider conflict could threaten regional trade and maritime security, as the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait connect shipping routes between Europe and Asia.
## Key takeaway

Ethiopia's interim Tigray administration plans regional elections within six months to restore stability after military clashes, while international pressure grows over potential Ethiopia-Eritrea war risks.