The political and military crisis in Tigray is escalating at an alarming rate, with devastating consequences for its people. Internal divisions within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and a power struggle between TPLF's faction of Debretsion and the military on one side and interim regional administrator Getachew Reda and his supporters, have pushed the region to the brink of renewed conflict. The power struggle has led to violent confrontations, military realignments, and allegations of a coup, threatening to undo the fragile peace established after the Pretoria Agreement.

As the crisis worsens, external actors could exploit the divisions to weaken Tigray’s political and military leadership. Civilians are bearing the brunt of this turmoil. If immediate action is not taken, the situation could spiral into a full-scale war, exacerbating the suffering of millions of Tigrayans.

We, the undersigned, call on the African Union (AU), United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and all relevant international actors to take immediate action by:

1. Mediating between rival factions in Tigray as well as the military to prevent further violence and military escalation.
2. Facilitating the creation of an inclusive interim government that represents all stakeholders in Tigray, ensuring governance is not monopolized by a single party.
3. Preventing external interference by the Ethiopian federal government and Eritrean regime, which seek to exploit Tigray’s internal crisis for political gain.  Considering this, the Federal government should not have a say over the selection of interim administration.
4. Holding accountable those responsible for human rights violations in recent clashes, ensuring justice for victims of military crackdowns and civilian attacks.
5. Supporting long-term peace and stability efforts by ensuring any agreement includes mechanisms for civilian protection, economic recovery, and political reconciliation.