TDVA and Tigray Interim Government Distribute Land to 1,026 War-Disabled Veterans in Historic Ceremony
Mekelle, Ethiopia – [jan 25 ] 2024
In a landmark move for postwar recovery, the Tigray Disabled Veterans Association (TDVA) and Tigray’s Interim Administration today allocated 140 sqm land plots to 1,026 severely wounded veterans, fulfilling a long-delayed promise of compensation for their sacrifices.
Ceremony Highlights
📍 Location: Mekelle City
🏡 Allocations:
- 140 square meters per veteran (residential/commercial use)
- Priority given to amputees & critically injured
- Total distributed land: 14+ hectares
🗣️ Key Speeches:
- President Getachew Reda (Tigray Interim Admin):
“These plots aren’t just land—they’re the foundation for your new lives after defending Tigray.” - Ato Cherkos Weldemariam (TDVA Chairman):
“From battlefield to homestead—we’re turning wounds into livelihoods.”
War Context
⚔️ Veteran Sacrifices:
- Recipients suffered injuries during 2020-2022 genocide
- Many displaced from homes during conflict
- 87% lack stable income sources
