Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

Significance

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

Impacts

• Aligning the national dialogue process, which is reportedly poised to launch, with transitional justice processes will pose challenges.
• Any perceived selectivity in accountability processes could foment new domestic conflicts.
• The TPLF’s delisting will unlock new controversies over the return of funds and resources seized or frozen during the conflict.