The Government of Ethiopia is working with commitment to ensuring reintegration of former combatants into the society and lead peaceful life, National Rehabilitation Commissioner Teshome Toga said.

The National Rehabilitation Commission was established following the peace agreement signed between the federal government and the TPLF.

A stakeholder’s consultative forum that focuses on national rehabilitation issues is underway in Mekele, the regional capital of Tigray.

Commissioner Teshome said on the occasion that the National Rehabilitation Commission, which was established by the Council of Ministers, has officially started work.

In accordance with the peace agreement, the commission will disarm combatants, bring them to a center, provide appropriate rehabilitation, and support them to participate in the development, peace and democracy building.

Recalling the terrible damages caused by the war, the commissioner stated that it has given lesson to Ethiopians to stop and reflect.

“We should say no to war” in the future and focus on collaboratively building Ethiopia.

Noting that the government has been carrying out huge activities with respect to implementing the peace agreement, he added that it is also working with determination to ensure the success of the disarmament and reintegration of the combatants into the society.

The commissioner further elaborated that ex-combatants will be given all the necessary support to lead a stable life like any other citizen.

For this to happen, the commitment of politicians and other stakeholders is crucial, Teshome underscored.

He finally called on ex-combatants to prepare them to work hard for the development of their country and people with their energy and knowledge.

Source: Ethiopia News agency