# Ethiopia installs interim government in Tigray

> Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces a six-month administration for the northern region after armed forces retake control.
- Title: Ethiopia installs interim government in Tigray · Al Jazeera
- Summary: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces a six-month administration for the northern region after armed forces retake control. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy…
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## Ethiopia retakes Tigray region
Ethiopia's armed forces have retaken control of the northern state of Tigray after a period of conflict in the region.
## Interim government announced
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Friday that a six month interim administration will take control of Tigray state.
## Elections promised after interim rule
Abiy Ahmed pledged that free elections would be held in Tigray after the interim government's six month term ends.
## Key takeaway

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced an interim government will control Tigray after armed forces retook the northern region.