TPLF Rejects Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Claims, Calls for Renewed Commitment to Peace Agreement

Mintesinot Niggusie

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected allegations by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that it is collaborating with Sudanese actors to destabilise the region, calling the claims unfounded and politically motivated.

The Ethiopian foreign ministry had accused the group of working with what it described as hostile elements in Sudan, framing the allegation within wider concerns about cross-border security threats along Ethiopia’s western frontier. It also said Sudanese territory had become a base for anti-Ethiopian forces and alleged coordination involving TPLF-linked actors, claims the Sudanese authorities have not publicly confirmed.

The TPLF, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said it “categorically rejects these accusations,” describing them as irresponsible and part of a pattern of disinformation. It said there was no involvement in any activity aimed at undermining regional stability.

The group also pointed to Sudan’s role during the conflict in Tigray, saying that at the height of the war, Sudan provided humanitarian assistance and refuge to civilians fleeing violence and displacement. It said this assistance should not be “cynically distorted” for political purposes.

The exchange comes amid broader regional tensions involving Ethiopia and Sudan, where both sides have recently traded accusations over cross-border security incidents and alleged support for armed groups, deepening diplomatic strain between the neighbours.

The TPLF said the people of Tigray continue to await full implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, including the safe, voluntary and dignified return of displaced populations. It added that its forces, including those in western Tigray, remain committed to ensuring returns take place peacefully and in an orderly manner.

The group also warned that escalating rhetoric and external alignments risk drawing Ethiopia and the wider region into renewed instability, urging restraint in public messaging and diplomatic engagement. Reiterating its position, the TPLF said it remains committed to peace and said it is ready to take part in a “credible, inclusive and results-oriented dialogue process without preconditions” aimed at securing a durable settlement.

It called on stakeholders, including the international community, to support implementation of existing agreements and avoid inflammatory narratives, saying sustainable peace depends on accountability and dialogue rather than escalation.