



Eritrea: Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights situaton in Eritrea, Mr Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker – 50th Session of the Human Rights Council – Ineractive Dialogue on Eritrea – 13 June 2022 (13.06.2022)









“The deputy prime minister who has confirmed that there is no interest in the conflict to get worse and to go to war again, however, on the other hand, has informed the ambassadors that TPLF is still not free from its habit of war and is preparing for a second invasion by recruiting citizens to war” (Ethiopian News Agency – ‘Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen has made a statement to the European Union ambassadors in Brussels’ 11.06.2022).
The reports from Addis Ababa wants to make it seem like everyone is ready for boosting the “humanitarian truce” and generate peace in Northern Ethiopia. However, that is only a smokescreen and not the truth. While Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) is still in Western Tigray and the same is both Amhara Regional Special Force and Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano”. So, it is not like the Tripartite Alliance have retreated.
Alas, there is unverified reports of Fano brigades moved to North Wollo around Kobo Town. While there been reports of possible skirmishes there already between the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) and civilians there. So, possible troop movement to the region would make sense. However, the possibility of non-action and no preparation of war is a lie. There was already reported that the EDF was stationed in Afar region in preparation for a new offensive, which is why some soldiers left their post and was later arrested. Therefore, something is up and the recent updates from both government channels and Amhara media says it all really.
Just read here:
“Deputy Commander of the Southern Command Brigadier General Getachew Habtamu Worke community, you are heroes who have made an example of Ethiopian patriotism. For the next war we are going to have, you should destroy the enemy for the last time and confirm your history with the heroic defense force” (North Wollo Communication, 12.06.2022).
“Chief Commander Lieutenant General Zewdu Belay said that our army has gone far beyond what our internal and external enemies can imagine with the capacity building activities done by the TPLF” (…) “Lieutenant General Zewdu Belay said that the army is not only preparing itself for the terrorist forces. The preparation we have made is in a way that can prevent attacks that can be fired from any direction” (Amhara Communication, 11.06.2022).
“As it is known, for the past 31 years, the Amhara people have not had a social rest and is getting worse day by day. The main reason for this is TPLF led system EPRDF, and after it started the struggle, he wrote a manifesto that says the Amhara people are my historical enemy since it started to struggle, TPLF led EPRDF gave birth to EPRDF and put it on the shoulders of the Amhara people. A constitution that hurts only one people in the 27 years they have been in power. The people of Amhara who he called as his enemy in a structural way have been abusing and committing genocide” (…) “Therefore, our union has issued the following 6 points statement.
1) We call on every Amhara people to get ready to overthrow this cruel system once and for all.
2) Those of you who have been abusing the Amhara people with the two anti-Amhara administrations, it is time to blame the Amhara people, we call you to stand with the Amhara people revolution.
3) We call on every Amhara youth, old man, woman, man, to stand with Fano and prepare for a bitter struggle.
4) Those of you who live abroad, to destroy the people you call your people, we call you to help day and night without saying I am tired or tired of you.
5) Knowing that the only way to save the people of Amhara under God is a strong military and diplomatic struggle, we call on everyone to get ready for this struggle.
6) We call on Amharas who are under different government military structures to stand with your people by understanding the structural corruption that is being done on the people of Amhara.
“The Amhara people will avert the danger they are facing with united arms”” (Ashara Media – ‘A press release from the international Amhara Fano supporters and coordinators’ 11.06.2022).
So, when I read both is written in Amhara Communication pages on social media, which is government sanctioned media. Plus what the Fano is writing in their own press release. That is differing from what is stated by the Deputy President Mekonnen. Certainly, something is up and that with the pictures of movement of Fano militia brigades as well. Therefore, we shouldn’t be shocked or horrified if it escalates soon.
As, the state is just preparing to finalize a new campaign and possible a final offensive, which we have seen before too. Since the “consolidation” of “democracy” is a vial thing for the Prosperity Party. That means the TPLF and others has be either part of PP or get destroyed. There is no middle ground and that should be well-known by now. Any dissent or disagreement with the state would make you an enemy. Therefore, we shouldn’t expect much else these days.
It is really clear that something is brewing and we should be aware. Because, this stalemate will not last forever. Peace.




Today, the Prosperity Party, the ruling party and the majority in Ethiopia published a piece or an article called: “The historical mission of prosperity is to plant and strengthen democracy/ the truth of a miracle” which I will discuss the parts that I see as vital, because it shows the sentiment of the ones in-charge and in-power at this very moment.
This sort of piece shoulder be published without questions or looked into. Since, it shows their heart and what they assess as important. That’s why there is a few pieces and wordings, which is very interesting to say the least.
“One of the biggest causes of the collapse of the constitution and political breakdowns in Ethiopia is the lack of democracy and the rule of law” (Prosperity Party, 10.06.2022).
The Prosperity Party’s biggest pet-pee is the “rule of law” and “law enforcement”. That is the key to most of their activities. They are using law enforcement to rule and control the society. This has been done steadily since it’s inception and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali time in office. That has been evident and clear. The ones that has followed the actions and orders from the government. Can see how the army and police has oppressed the public under the name of “rule of law”. Therefore, the Prosperity Party hasn’t launched a new era in concern of this. To the contrary they are repeating history and creating the “Medemer Terror” a new edition of the “Red Terror”. It’s all done in the name of Prosperity and “unity”, which we be discussed further on.
“Prosperity was born out of the struggle of the people and the pressure of the force that has been struggling to bring change in EPRDF. Prosperity’s historical mission is to plant and consolidate democracy. Prosperity is a party that created a chance for a successful generation transition in Ethiopian politics” (Prosperity Party, 10.06.2022).
What is striking here is how the Prosperity Party claims its “consolidating democracy” after the period of EPRDF. Alas, what the PP has done is to consolidate power within the ranks and at all levels of government, which means that the PP has majority and control. That’s because the election and how it has operated. This means that it took control and ensured that it would “win” a landslide. It wasn’t an election, but a proper selection. This because, the state blocked all major opposition, as they were either barred, in prison or not allowed to enter. Therefore, this transition from EPRDF to PP was consolidating power and not directly making the Republic more democratic. That’s a vast difference and this transition has been bloody and caused more internal conflict. It has not created peace and it’s been ordered by the ones in power. Therefore, the PP cannot just runaway from the responsibility for its actions and creating more conflict, not less…
“By believing that there are direct survival risks in our country, by taking a firm stand that citizens’ overall needs can be achieved through democracy and the rule of law, we can escape the cycle of conflicts that have caused us human interest and structural based oppression. Also, stop the rebellion of citizens caused by democracy and the lack of rule of law” (Prosperity Party, 10.06.2022).
The Party here is really spelling it out, but also showing it’s directly working against itself. Because, here it’s not making direct sense. Why do I say that? Well, they speak up against conflicts and “structural based oppression”, which has been the hallmark of this government. What is further showing their based ideals.
The PP wants to create democracy, but doesn’t accept rebellion. Because, dissent and opposition is natural in any democracy. Maybe not by direct force or by armed rebellion, but by words and manifestos. Which haven’t been respected or gotten an option in the Republic under the PP. The PP has gone after anyone and therefore, the “rule of law” is a banner it uses to stifle the opposition. That’s not how you build democracy, but instead take a hold of power by force.
The piece ends with: “When we say that we will plant and strengthen democracy, the leader of democracy starts by spreading legal framework and mediators. Democracy doesn’t just come by wish. Democracy and rule of law can’t be differentiated. Therefore, rule of law is essential to plant democracy. And rule of law is something in democracy” (Prosperity Party, 10.06.2022).
At this point in time… the only thing the PP is planting is more bloodshed and more oppression. It is far from democratic by not only nature, but by the actions it has taken. There is nothing in that would suggest any sort of democratic or building of institutions, which would reflect the true will of anyone else, then the ones that was predisposed by the central leadership at large. Therefore, the rule of law is just a shield now to mask the true intentions. The vision of democracy and such is just beautiful words, which is meaningless, when at any given time there is political prisoners, prisoners of conscious and journalists who reports who are on trial over their reporting. We can easily say that the PP isn’t delivering anything of this.
The PP isn’t planting democracy. It is planting full consolidation of power and a one-man party, as the PM is the overlord and warlord who directs everything. That is the reality here and he cannot forge a narrative now. They are not reforming or changing, no they are masking and making insignificant changes to ensure the PM gets his will done. Peace.

The viciousness and the usage of conflict to earn profits or consolidate power has no ends in Addis Ababa. The Prosperity Party and their allies are using the conflict beyond shadow of a doubt. While the humanitarian truce is in effect and some convoys are reaching the Tigray region. There been reports of blocking seeds and such in Afar region, as it was about to on a later stage enter Tigray. Therefore, we know the total humanitarian assistance haven’t reached it’s destination.
That’s why reading this from FAO is really alarming, as the Federal Government has ensured the man-made famine and the starvation in the region as well. That has been done because of the besieged roads into it and the blockade, which is done with the “mercy” of the state. This is why so many people in the region is suffering and has a daily plight, which we cannot imagine. The OCHA reports of late has shown that. Even with the drip-drops of entering convoys. That is still not enough to patch the hurt or the damage created by all the months of non-entry of humanitarian assistance.
That’s why reading this… you know what sort of sinister game the Prosperity Party is playing with the international community and the donors of the humanitarian assistance to the Tigray region. Just read these lines here. As we are in the middle of planting season and without seeds or fertilizers the next harvest is doomed. So, the PP is really showing their “heart” on this one.
FAO Urgent Call:
“Tigray’s Meher season is just weeks away (June/July 2022). With the rainfall outlook favourable (normal to above-normal), the season offers a critical and cost-effective opportunity to improve food availability across the region. However, limited access to agricultural inputs (particularly fertilizers, but also seeds) is a major threat to the season. The Government of Ethiopia has offered humanitarian agencies access to fertilizer through a government facility to support vulnerable households in the Tigray region. As the lead agency of the Agriculture Cluster, FAO is calling for urgent funding from resource partners to enable Cluster partners to immediately secure 60 000 tonnes of fertilizer from the government facility and ensure farmers have it in-hand before the start of the season. The existing humanitarian truce offers an important opportunity to deliver inputs to Tigray” (Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) – ‘Tigray: Urgent call for assistance’ 06.06.2022).
Just imagine the millions in needs and who has been blocked for months on ends. Bank-accounts frozen, no telephones, no electricity and no food security. The same folks are now awaiting the World Food Programme and other organizations to come in and fill the void. However, it isn’t enough to air-lift or purchase the needed seeds or fertilizer. No, that has to happen locally and the PP has ensure earning currencies on it. The same folks that has blocked and besieged the region. They are now planning to profit on the misery they have created since November 2020. The PP has the nerve and the guts to do so. Because, they know the UN and their agencies will not try to pull strings or find other avenues of getting it. Since, they are living on the mercy and begging to enter to begin with.
That’s why this sort of play… only shows how vicious and sinister the PP is. They have no concern of the plight, the famine or the starvation happening in Tigray. No, they don’t pay it no mind and only wants to earn fortunes on it. Now, they are ensuring all fertilizer are provided by the state and ensuring revenue this way. While they should be lucky to get it for free in the first place and it should been a donations to the ones in need. Instead, they have to beg for funds and ensure they can reach the season. This is the preparation time and soon it’s to late.
So, it is really saying something when the FAO has to do this in June, as the planting is starting in July. Therefore, the time table is short and the strings, which is put on them is a burden too. If it had been cheap and easy. The FAO wouldn’t have come with a plea for help or the urgency of funds. That just shows how the FDRE wants to profit on the misery of their own people. Peace.









Today’s release of information from the Office of the Prime in Addis Ababa isn’t sincere about the realities on the ground. These sorts of statements make it believe that the war-torn region is getting relief and direct help that matters. It does, but to a such an extent of non-existence. That’s why the Federal Government is trying to jade the waters and make itself sound reasonable.
Even when everyone knows that the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has spoken ill of “wheat-aid” and has thought they had “other missions” with it too. The Prosperity Party and allies are thinking the aid agencies are helping directly the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and their Tigray Defence Force (TDF). That’s what we have heard in the past and been a “valid” reason for the blockade and blocking humanitarian assistance from entering the region.
Here is today’s statement. Then underneath the true reality of the matter.
“Humanitarian Assistance in Northern Ethiopia:
As it pertains to humanitarian assistance in the N. Ethiopia, through the GoE’s declaration of an indefinite humanitarian truce, the supply of humanitarian assistance continues to show progress. As of June 3, 2022 data from NDRMC:
GoE has continued to expedite the supply of food & other humanitarian supplies to reach Tigray region. The misconception that the GoE obstructs humanitarian assistance continues unabated. In fact, the Gov’t has redoubled its efforts to expedite assistance to all in need. The international community is encouraged to intensify its effort to meet the humanitarian needs in Ethiopia, including for the Tigray Region. TPLF appears to prepare for another offence during the coming farming season. Food & non-food items are not reaching the needy. TPLF continues to forcefully conscript people into its forces. Its atrocities will disrupt agricultural activities & further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Tigray region. Any offence by the TPLF would undermine GoE’s effort to avoid another round of conflict” (Office of the Prime Minister, 06.06.2022).
It sounds rosy right? Sounds in some way legit? Well, it isn’t like this and they are blaming TPLF and pointing at them for possibly conscripting soldiers. When the “humanitarian truce” is reported to be a possible break or cease-fire to ensure the ENDF and allies are prepared for another offensive. Which has been the method of the regime in the past. So, maybe the PP and loyalist around Abiy should reconsider their approach. Open all doors and show compassion. However, that is to much to ask from warlords and people with vengeance in their hearts.
Just read here what is really going on!
“At checkpoints in Afar, authorities turned back trucks containing high energy biscuits and teff seeds. Why are these not allowed to enter Tigray? Why are restrictions on humanitarian aid not acted upon? Why are crimes against humanity given impunity?” (Tim Vanden Bempt, 06.06.2022).
OCHA reported this:
“The situation in northern Ethiopia remains calm but unpredictable. Several areas remain hard to reach to humanitarian partners including some areas in Wag Hamra and North Gonder zones in Amhara along the border with Tigray, some areas in Zone 2 in Afar, and the extreme northern parts of Tigray and Western Zone. Hostilities were reported in the northern parts of Tigray. During the reporting week, two convoys of 320 trucks carrying humanitarian essential supplies of food, nutrition, and non-food items arrived Tigray via the Semera-Abala-Mekelle road. In total, since the resumption of convoy movement on 1 April and following an interruption of more than three months, 1,176 trucks (45,152 MT) including 15 fuel tankers (644,483 liters) arrived in Mekelle through thirteen humanitarian convoys. In parallel, approximately 15.5 MT of supplies have been airlifted to Mekelle during the reporting period that included health supplies (9 MT), emergency shelter and non-food items (ES/NFIs) (6.5 MT). Since 15 December 2021, partners have airlifted 750.6 MT to Tigray, equivalent to 18 trucks. This included nutrition supplies (409.3MT) health supplies (211.1 MT) 106.4 MT ES/NFIs, and 23.8 MT of Agriculture and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) items. Although humanitarian partners were able to bring some fuel for humanitarian operations to Tigray in the last two months, the amount brought is still insufficient and the fuel reserve is at low levels, severely hindering humanitarian operations. Nutrition partners, for instance, need about 24,000 liters of fuel to dispatch available nutrition supplies, including lifesaving therapeutic milk and ready to use therapeutic and supplementary foods, to about 240 health facilities across the region. Ayder hospital in Mekelle, the biggest referral hospital in the region, serving more than 300,000 patients, announced that it has stopped pediatric and intensive care unit services effective 29 May due to lack of fuel to run the generator. Seeds and fertilizers to farmers in Tigray are urgently needed as the Meher planting season (from May to early August) Seeds and fertilizers to farmers in Tigray are urgently needed as the Meher planting season (from May to early July) has already started. Crop production and livestock production in the region accounts for 70 percent and 30 percent (respectively) of the livelihood. Without both improved seeds and fertilizers, farmers will likely experience a considerable drop in production compared to last year, further exacerbating levels of food insecurity” (OCHA, 03.06.2022).
So, when the Prosperity Party and Office of the Prime Minister comes with such a brass statement of humanitarian assistance. The UN Organization of OCHA who has been following and gathering reports through the conflict isn’t mincing its words. They are showing the truth and the true reality. Which is grim. It is dark. A man-made famine, starvation and lack of basic necessities. That has been the goal and the targets are met for the rulers of Addis Ababa.
Abiy and his fellow leaders must be so proud that they are starving and slowly killing Tigray region. If they are not dying now of hunger. They might easily die of lack of food or nutrition after the next harvest season. Which is destroyed, because the lack of fuel and seeds… the lack of time to prepare the fields and ensure the farms of the region. That’s what the tyrant and the “Medemer Terror” has brought upon the Tigray region.
The Government of Ethiopia is only undermining and blocking any sort of meaningful help, which it has done for months upon months now. They are not willing or really wanting to help the Northern Ethiopia. No, they are collectively punishing everyone. Because, the Prime Minister didn’t get his will when he consolidated power. Peace.

“Rolling part 2 is about to start; TPLF, having provoked Eritrea, has started pleading [with the international community] for help!” (Prosperity Party, 05.06.2022).
This is a sentence translated out of a Facebook post, which was published earlier in the day, but hours later or so deleted. Because, the administrator or such would know this is a bad look. Nevertheless, this reveals what the Prosperity Party and the regime in Addis Ababa is thinking.
The majority and ruling party Prosperity Party spreading messages like this and it was copied to other regional party organization pages too. Before it suddenly was taken away.
If you believe that the Prosperity Party is for unity and peace. When they are able to produce content like this and spread it. That is deliberate act and defend it’s action in Tigray. This just days after the Prime Minister boasted and was proud of the blockade of the Tigray region. Therefore, this is in consistent with the message he has spoken out about in the past.
Just like we know he has vilified the humanitarian organization. Spoken ill of “wheat-aid” and used all tricks to block humanitarian assistance from arriving into the Tigray Region. The current humanitarian truce is only letting in the bare minimum and not even that. As the region is scraping by and the lack of basic necessities are at levels we cannot grasp. Because, the numbers are outrageous. It is a man-made famine and a campaign of starvation. Created to make a region suffer the consequences of not following the party-line and the one-man ruler with the Republic.
It is really rare to a ruling party give credit to Eritrea. The Ethiopian Ruling party is giving the Eritrean a pad on its back and taunting their total return. The Prosperity Party wants the vengeance filled Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) to continue the genocide and total annihilation of Tigray. That’s what it wants and the message is clear. As it awaits another “Rolling Part II”.
That means the Prosperity Party is awaiting a return and new offensive with Eritrean allies to invade and totally destroy the Tigray. This is the memo. They are wanting a second coming and second return. Certainly, that is what the Prime Minister wants as well. As he looked so majestic in Mekelle after the swift invasion in November 2020. Now in 2022 he wants to settle the score and wants Eritrea to do the dirty work.
It was reported that Eritrea shelled Tigray region recently and tried to attack the region too. Therefore, this message is saying the Tigray Defence Force did that. Instead of taking sides with the Ethiopian forces. The Prosperity Party is actually aligning itself with Asmara. That is telling too. Who knew that would be patriotic to do? Is that the Unity of which the Prosperity Party speak of late? Because who knew loyalty to Afewerki’s army was more valuable than fellow Ethiopian lives. Alas, that just shows how power corrupts and how deep the hatred for the former bed-fellows is too. Not like Abiy and the Prosperity Party isn’t a former part of the EPRDF, which the TPLF formed at one point. Therefore, friends turned to foes… is the brutal truth here.
The Prosperity Party is showing heart, their mind and their spirit. This isn’t a party of peace or unity. It is a party of war and with a warlord at the helm. Peace.

The Oromo people have been deprived of their freedom and have been struggling to get out of their power. Especially by organizing under the Oromo Liberation Front, he has been fighting to regain his freedom and to ensure his own country. By the struggle and sacrifice of the Oromo people, they have saved Oromia and Oromia from destruction and have achieved victory.
The role of Oromo women in the struggle led by the Oromo Liberation Front is huge. History proves that women made the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle for freedom.
OLF believes that women’s role should be increased to solve the current problems. It is known that OLF is working hard to achieve this goal. In addition, the issue of OLF women and children proves that it has been working with the political parties that are working to ensure the respect of women’s political, economic and social rights and are ready to work together in the future.
As this is happening, it is noted that a press release has been released by the name of the women’s union in Ethiopia regarding the current situation of the country. Even though we oppose all the ideas raised in this press release, we want to let you know that it is out of our knowledge as OLF women and children sector. Also we would like to say that all political parties should participate in it.
This conference held by a few female members of all political parties has issued a press release using a stamp pretending to be illegal. Since this kind of process breaks trust, we don’t believe it will develop a culture of working together. Therefore, we believe that the political parties women’s union manager should take proper control so that the union’s logo and seal is not being used illegally.
Victory for the masses!
OLF women and children issue
June 5/2020
Finfine – Oromia