Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Despite a formal peace agreement signed in late 2022, accusations of genocidal intent continue to plague the Ethiopian government's relationship with the Tigray region. While large-scale military offensives have ceased, critics allege that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration is now employing different tactics to achieve similar ends: the subjugation and control of the Tigrayan population. Reports from human rights organizations and Tigrayan diaspora groups claim that the government is maintaining a stranglehold on humanitarian aid, deliberately delaying or diverting assistance to areas perceived as sympathetic to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). This, they argue, exacerbates the existing humanitarian crisis, leaving vulnerable populations without access to food, medicine, and essential services. Furthermore, accusations of ongoing discrimination, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions on freedom of movement persist, fueling resentment and distrust. The Ethiopian government vehemently denies these allegations, asserting its commitment to implementing the peace agreement and rebuilding Tigray. Officials maintain that aid distribution is being carried out impartially and that any delays are due to logistical challenges and security concerns. They also accuse the TPLF of spreading disinformation to undermine the peace process and maintain its influence in the region. However, independent observers find it difficult to verify these claims due to continued restrictions on access to Tigray. The situation remains incredibly fragile. While the guns have largely fallen silent, the underlying tensions and grievances that fueled the conflict remain unresolved. The international community continues to urge both the Ethiopian government and the TPLF to fully implement the peace agreement, ensure unfettered humanitarian access, and address the root causes of the conflict through genuine dialogue and reconciliation. Failure to do so risks a renewed outbreak of violence and further suffering for the people of Tigray.