In an open letter timed with the 2026 African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, the TPLF expressed grave concerns over the deterioration of the security situation in northern Ethiopia. TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael stated that federal forces are mobilizing toward Tigray, warning that the party would not remain passive if attacked. Tensions have been exacerbated by the federal government's previous decision to revoke the TPLF's legal status as a political party and the recent closure of bank accounts belonging to senior regional officials. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to the regional capital, Mekelle, citing safety risks. The TPLF is calling for a structured political dialogue to address unresolved issues regarding territorial administration and the return of over one million internally displaced persons, describing the current situation as a 'matter of survival' for the region. International partners have expressed concern that the Horn of Africa could once again slide into instability if the Pretoria accord is not fully upheld.