In Makalé, the capital of a Tigray that has fallen back into the hands of the Ethiopian army, the persistent echo of war

In Makalé, Ethiopia, the recent conflict has subsided, with the federal army taking control without resistance. Residents express a desire for peace and basic services to resume after a year of economic paralysis. An interim administration was established to organize elections within six months, replacing the previous TPLF leadership. The presence of the Tigray Peace Force reassures locals, who remember the devastating two-year war that resulted in over 600,000 deaths.