Ethiopia: FDRE Government Communication Services – TPLF continues vacilating between victim and victor (01.09.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – Regarding the Re-escalation of Hostilities in Oromia, Tigray and Elsewhere in the Country (31.08.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) – OFC Deeply Saddened by the Resumption of Armed Conflicts in Northern Ethiopia and the Intensification of the Ongoing Fighting in Oromia (31.08.2022)

Ethiopia: FDRE Government Communication Services – TPLFs belligerence is forcing the hands extended for peace to recoil (31.08.2022)

Ethiopia: Rumours – Is the Wollo Zone(s) “falling” into the hands of TDF soon?

There is a lot of unverified information being spread around these days. Things has not been verified or been acknowledged yet. The Tigray Defence Force (TDF) has entered the Amhara region and has come close to Kobo, if not already conquered Kobo.

However, there are reports of massive losses and lack of moral. Also of possible tiredness of continues conflict in the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF). Nevertheless, that is only speculation at this point of time.

Still, the retreat and the “strategical” move that made it possible for the TDF to advance in Wollo should worry people. That’s why so many towns in Wollo and at large in Amhara region has been put under curfew. Within the last 48 hours or so, about ten cities has been put under strict rules of movements. From Sekota, Weldiya and Kombolcha just to mention a few. That’s really saying something.

As well, as the news of the closure of the University in Weldiya the other day. In combination of the trouble of taking money in the ATMs. The issues of people fleeing the area and worried about staying home. This is the uncertainty created of late.

Reports of chaos in Wollo should worry people. There are speculations of a sudden fall of the towns and cities. It is expectations in the air for a takeover or an occupation of it. Because, the ENDF soldiers are retreating and not motivated to fight. They are not mentally prepared for the TDF. However, that is only speculation and rumours at this very time.

While this is happening, the drones can damage within Tigray and go after “targets” there, which they are doing already. If not the ENDF Air-Force carpet bombing Mekelle. That’s what they do to the Tigray region.

The Amhara region and the Special Regional Forces must be strained to let this one slide. To let these major cities of Wollo fall to the enemy. You know the Amhara powerhouses of Gondar and Bahir Dar must feel betrayed by the rulers of Addis Ababa. When they are seeing Wollo Zone fall under the reign of Mekelle. That got to sting their pride and the banner of “unity” which they have spelled on the nation since 2018.

Certainly, the warfare right now is bound to capture minds and show the difference between TDF and the ENDF. As, the Tripartite Alliance brutality, siege and man-made famine has resorted into this. The sort of genocidal approach has lit the fire of the TDF and their will to succeed. They have nothing to loose, since if they do nothing. They will die and if they do fight; they will also die. So, no matter what they do… they will initially die.

That’s the fate of the Prosperity Party has put on the Tigray region. They will die either by the lack of food or by the end of a torturous affair. That’s the prospects of reality and it’s forgotten by plenty.

Bete Amhara or Wollo is endangered now. We can wonder if this is strategy or a direct loss of the hubris of the ENDF. As the continues warfare of the regime. If the ENDF haven’t fought in Tigray, they have battled to the Oromo Liberation Front/Army (OLF/A). We know the ENDF has moved troops and such to Dessie, Lalibela and Semera (Afar). That’s being closer to the new front-lines and preparing for the continuation of the warfare.

Should we soon expect a big battle and where the ENDF plans to have a strategic manoeuvre… which will stop the TDF or be a sort of drive to push back the territories recently taken by the TDF. Because that would be smartest way to do it, but does the ENDF have the might and the capacity to do so?

Time will really tell. Things are fluid and uncertain at this very moment. We just have to wait and see. What is very obvious… is that the rumours and speculations are on overdrive. The ENDF and the TDF isn’t speaking “high” or “mighty”. Neither is the FDRE or the Tigray High Command dropping any sort of incentive or talks where they are going from here.

This is why we can only speculate and not verify. The war is on and a war can turn either way. The momentum and the warfare can suddenly shift. The armies can loose steam and hope. They can also be boosted and get moral in the middle of the darkest hour. Therefore, we cannot know where this one is really going. Unless, one party is suddenly celebrating or telling stories, which they are not doing right now. Peace.

Ethiopia: Gambella Liberation Front – A Press Release by the Gambella Freedom Front regarding the current issues (30.08.2022)

What I want all patriots and nationalities of Gambela to understand is that the crime that has been done in the history of Ethiopia in less than four years since the prosperity government took over power will never end even if we mention it briefly.

Including major officials of the national defense, Amhara region president and their cabinet members, famous artists and the general manager of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam… There is a situation where people have died in the hands of people and still haven’t gotten justice. Instead of resolving the political differences with TPLF, they cut the budget of the people of Tigray, illegally postpone the election, the region is trying to kill them by force outside the constitution, the people are in another country. Allowing people to be killed and raped in a proper manner, killing their own citizens and children, youth and Aba Gedas, while humans are being hanged upside down and slaughtered, while citizens are still alive without their fault just because of their identity, burning wood by the government army, denying the people of Tigray access to basic services.

The border of Ethiopia or Ethiopian sovereignty has been seen killing its own citizens by Shabiya and other mercenaries. Still this anti people system has continued its invasion by the organized and organized Aquahan. The Ethiopian air force is killing innocent citizens and children. Since this devil and his work is getting stronger, our people and the international community who want peace should follow and denounce him.

The first time that a precious human life was seen under a tree was seen by the fascist forces called prosperity. Therefore, in our region Gambela, started and planned infrastructures and projects started by a prosperous government will not be seen except stopping and demolishing infrastructures built before the prosperous government. It seems that problems are getting worse at this time. Instead of listening to the people’s questions, instead of answering them, they are being forced to give their children, property and salary for the war that they started and created. This fascist force has no concern for the citizens, so up to now in Gambela region especially the Nuer tribe. Zone and the beech Ethnic zone children are being taken away from their horns in South Sudan by Murle ethnic group. In general, this evil force of wedding money groups and invading forces have shown its brutality by killing its own citizens instead of protecting them. This fascist system has been trying to imprison the people of Tigray has passed away and this week, they have attacked on innocent children. This is the main destroyer of the country and We strongly condemn the terrorist act of the prosperous government, all Ethiopian citizens who are inside and outside the Tigray government army, Oromo freedom front, Gambela freedom front, Bahneen army and other Ethiopian federalism and confederalization forces, if you can do this fascist struggle for survival and freedom. to get rid of a system We ask you to join and support.

Victory for federalist and confederalist forces; defeat and failure for fascist invading forces!!! *

*Gambela freedom front (GANG)*

Ethiopia: The Amhara Annexed Administration of Wolkayit Tegende – Sends A Warning about TDF invasion!

On the 5th Day sine the third offensive and restart of the war in Northern Ethiopia. Which was well prepared and where the Tripartite Alliance had encircled the Tigray region. It is really interesting that the Amhara Regional State on their own Amhara Communication Channel is spelling it all out. They are claiming the annexed territories of the Wolkayit Tegende, the Western Tigray, which has been held by the Amhara and where also the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) been stationed. A part of the Tigray Regional State that the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) haven’t been able to return or get back after the invasion of November 2020.

That’s shows the sentiment and the vibe. When Gondar and Bahir Dar is thinking like this. It is really striking. That the Amhara Regional State supports this and puts this out for the world to see. They are just showing their acts and how why they went to war in the first place in 2020. It wasn’t for “rule of law” or “law enforcement”. No, it was past grievances and for power over Mekelle. That is very obvious now and with these sort of statements. It just furthers how they think and operate. As the besieged region of around 2 years are in famine, starvation and continues conflict. Because, the Addis Ababa and the other allies are not concerned with the plights of Tigray.

That’s why the invaders from Amhara is saying things like this, while they still occupy Tigray territories:

As it is known, our country Ethiopia will overcome challenges with victory, ability, wisdom and wisdom, and our historical enemies, TPLF and we are not Ethiopians who stumble and fail by many challenges. Because we Ethiopians have hands that stretch out for peace, but it is a public secret that we have a history that can defeat and humiliate any power of heaven or earth that tries to destroy Ethiopia. Therefore, Ethiopianism is a sign of victory, so the third time of war of TPLF is the time of victory and resurrection of Ethiopia and Ethiopians. So, the invading group is destroying and destroying the peace options given to the people of Tigray and drinking their blood and to live on the border, invading and humiliating Amhara and Afar regions to destroy Ethiopia, there is nothing that has not been done by our people” (Amhara Communications – ‘A press release from Wolkayit Tegede Setit Humera Zone Administration Security Council on current issues!’ 29.08.2022).

7. In all areas of our zone, it has been known that human movement is only till 3:00 in the night and the security structure has been ordered to enforce the law on those who pass these prohibitions.

8. In all areas of our zone it is prohibited not to give new ID cards.

9. All armed forces in our zone have been ordered to make necessary military preparations from the woreda, city and kebele

10. We call on all the people of our zone to strengthen their security forces!

In the end, we will not ensure our existence by running away from our village” (Amhara Communications – ‘A press release from Wolkayit Tegede Setit Humera Zone Administration Security Council on current issues!’ 29.08.2022).

The people of Wolkayit Tegende in Western Tigray is now under curfew and in a state of war. They are now anticipating conflict and further escalation on their end. The current leadership and administration knows they are invaders themselves and occupying these lands. That is obvious, but the total blame-game, as they claim the Tigray are invading these lands. When it is Amhara and their troops together with Eritrean allies who did this. That’s what is so baffling here. The nerve of these people and their lack of heart. They just want to annihilate the Tigray and wonder why they would return a favour…

That’s what is so infuriating. Even from a neutral guy like me. I have no ball in this court and nothing to gain. I am an outsider looking in. And all I see is an extremist invader and occupier of territories claiming the true owners as “invaders”. That’s just insane… and calling to arms to keep occupying the lands too.

If the Amhara and the Tripartite Alliance was interested in peace. They would have sought other remedies and also given up on this territories. However, that isn’t interesting to them or their plan. They want it and they don’t care what the cost is. As long as Amhara become supreme and runs it all. That’s the gist here and shows what they willing to do. Peace.

Ethiopia: Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) – Urgent Call for the Protection of Tigrayan IDPs and other Civilians Residing in Amhara Regional State and Other Parts of Ethiopia (29.08.2022)

Ethiopia: Unconfirmed reports of the TDF advances in the Amhara region

Tigray defense forces have captured Weldiya town from central government forces on Sunday night according to local media reports. TDF forces are just 200km away from Dessie” (Arlaadi Media Network, 29.08.2022).

Tigray forces have seized Weldiya, a town, woreda and capital of the North Wollo Zone in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after days of heavy fighting with the ENDF & Amhara militias. It comes after TDF captured many other towns over the past days” (Somali Guardian, 29.08.2022).

The end of the humanitarian truce only ceased to be about 5 days ago. That happened after the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and allies had been moving troops around the Tigray region. They were prepared for a conflict and war in the Tigray region.

This is why there was troops surrounding Kobo in North Wollo, movement of troops within Afar Region and even air-lifted troops to Eritrea, which is reported to enter Tigray region from Eritrean territories. They are reported to enter from Teseney in Eritrea into the border town of Humera in Tigray. That’s the rumours, but hasn’t been verified either.

The Tigray Defence Force (TDF) has surely advanced in the Amhara region. Just by taking Kobo in North Wollo. That’s still taking steps outside, even if the ENDF is saying it strategically retreated. Certainly, the TDF has shown force.

Today, there is only unconfirmed reports that the TDF has already recaptured Lalibela again. However, that’s only speculations at this very point.

While we are not sure about the abilities in front in Afar region. That’s been one of the places where the TDF has really struggled to gain territories and been able to advance in the past. The Afar Regional Special Force are holding the lines and defensively smart. That’s why the previous missions into Afar hasn’t gotten to far into the region. The reports that has been is that they have tried to get into Zone 4 of Afar Region, but haven’t been successful.

There also unconfirmed reports that the Federal Government has ordered the Somali (Ogaden) Region to send between 5,000 – 8,000 officers of the Liyu Special Forces to the front of the Afar region. However, that is yet to be verified.

Alas, what is known is that the TDF has gotten to Kobo, but uncertain if they have already been able to get as far as Weldiya. That would be an astonishing feat. There is reports of massive losses of the ENDF. Nevertheless, no one has confirmed that or stated so. There is also reports of huge battalions that is arrested in Semera in Afar region, but we also know that the ethnic Tigrayan has been targeted and detained just for their ethnicity. So, it could also be just that… as the war is escalating on all fronts. Both within Tigray region and on the outside.

The Weldiya and Dessie towns has imposed curfews. That’s what we know. So, now there is talk about Weldiya and Lalibela. If it is so… the ENDF and the Tripartite Alliance hubris wasn’t prepared for what was coming.

The Tripartite Alliance also weakened itself when it went after “Fano” the Amhara extremists, which was an additional militia in cahoots with the ENDF and EDF on the front-lines. Now, thousands of them is behind bars and not helping the cause. The arrogance and thinking they can beat the TDF now after two years of combat. Shows, that the humility and lack of tactical savvy is obvious. It was the tehcnical advantages and the drones that beat the TDF before. Now, we have to see what tricks the ENDF has up their sleeves. Since, right now the TDF is advancing… to an extent I cannot confirm, but I hear the rumours. Peace.

Ethiopia: Wolayta People Liberation Movement (WPLM) – Statement by the Wolayta People’s Liberation Movement on the Resumption of War in Tigray (27.08.2022)