When I was there - on other people's hired vehicle - there was a ICRC/CICR landcruiser with expats apparently having a free holiday. It may have helped that it was a well-known NGO. In any case you'll have to load 1, 2, 3 - how many can you accommodate ? - "policeman" at the checkpoints. And give out some serious cash, depending on your haggling abilities - can you speak Afar ?
If you're ready with that, than it's very doable. From Mekele, that is. Not sure about other access roads.
Boy I wish I had been able to get there on my bike!
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