“Let it be, the army or the administration is not blocked or fired by one individual’s permission but rather it is a people’s force that gives its front for the national interest and survival of our people. This is not the one that makes any individual to fight for their own will. Therefore, the letter written by the former president of Tigray provisional administration to block and expel four senior leaders of the army is responsible. It should be known clearly that what is done outside is not going to be implemented. The letters written outside of power are very dangerous so we will fight for it. At this time where regional, national and current situations are very complicated, it is a dangerous task that is done intentionally to expose our people to danger of survival by leaving the army without leadership in a irresponsible way The people and the army need to realize this. TPLF and the Tigrian army are the main owners of the Pretoria peace agreement and the divine administration. The work of enforcing law and order started in Tigray will not destroy the interim administration and the Pretoria peace treaty, but it will strengthen the implementation of the peace agreement, that will respect the Tigray constitutional system, that will ensure the rule of law and accountability, that will establish lasting peace and tranquility in Tigray and to protect our national interests. It is possible. But the irresponsible group of treacherous groups continue to strengthen their irresponsible work and accusing TPLF and Tigrian army by stating that “there might be an out of control situation in Tigray” and is calling for a third party to enter Tigray” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front – “The continued treason of nationalism must be stopped!”, 13.03.2025).
Just as Getachew Reda of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration (TIRA) leader is calling out the Tigray People’s Liberation Front – Debretsion Gebremichael (TPLF-D) at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa. There were reports that Reda had fled the Tigray region yesterday, but with meeting the press at the hotel in Addis Ababa its say that it is true.
Reda said this at the Presser today: “This group believes that if there is peace, stability, and formal governance in Tigray, they would be held accountable for what they did” (…) “Another war in Tigray, will attract other foreign interests, and it will destabilize Ethiopia” (The Reporter Ethiopia, 13.03.2025).
Now they are both claiming the other group is creating instability and acting against the best interests of the Tigray region. We know this sort of internal conflict and use of violence is possibly in breach of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement or of the Pretoria Accord. They are all complicit in creating this situation and making matters worse.
This is a battle and a conflict of interests between Debretsion Gebremichael and Getachew Reda, as they are claiming legitimacy and who has the instruments of power. That is about who has the ability to order and control the Tigray region. This is all a power struggle and who has the mandate. That’s all it is about and we can all see it. They are willing to what they need to succeed.
Now Debretsion who has mobilized the Tigray Defence Forces earlier in the year has now started the usage of the regional forces to combat the TIRA. Meanwhile, Reda believed he had the overall control and that he could order the TDF around. Alas, therein is the problem and the reason why Reda is in Addis Ababa and not in Mekelle. As Reda knows his in trouble and Debretsion Gebremichael has the loyalty of the army commanders and the militants of the TPLF. That’s why TIRA is losing here and the TDF is able to torch the TIRA rather quickly. What is making things worse are reports of possible mechanical divisions moving in the Afar region possibly on the way towards the Tigray region. That means the calls of Reda for outside support is coming their way.
The internal conflict is getting support of the ENDF and the Prosperity Party. The Prime Minister is now invested in Reda and wants him in office. They are possibly willing to wage war again against the TDF. That means Debretsion Gebremichael wage conflict for him to be the ruler of Tigray. His willing to cause another war just for him to be the self-imposed leader. That is the reality here… meanwhile, he will say Reda is betraying Tigray. However, it was TPLF-D who mobilized and started to use the Army Commanders to take over the region over the temporary leaders in Reda.
That’s the gist here and the story for now. It is tragic, but here we are. Peace.
MinBane 