
“There has been no negotiation yet. This does not rule out the possibility of discussions. Negotiation is a method of identifying problem-solving options. We have been betrayed while making efforts to rebuild acknowledging that the region is a part of our country. Negotiation is the upcoming all-inclusive national consultation. The Commissioners of the newly constituted National Dialogue Commission have simply been given the task of coming up with proposals; the Ethiopian people will make the final decisions” – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (22.02.2022).
Prime Minister Abiy is continuing his path of non-negotiations and non-dialogue, as it is a publicity stunt, which was similar with the releases of opposition leaders of late. The Federal Government haven’t created peace or substantial change in the Republic. There isn’t a direct attack or new operations of invading the Tigray region. No, he ceased advances, but keeps the region besieged. Where he starves it out and stops humanitarian assistance. Which favours the allies of the Prime Minister and the Prosperity Party.
The Prosperity Party and allies are the ones that is holding talks. There is no real discussion or negotiation. The whole Dialogue Commission is made up of loyal cadres of the government. These will not inflict or harm the causes. They are only there to furthering the case. This is as believable as the Ministry of Peace, which has helped the war-effort.
That’s why this is interesting:
“We must be cautious not to fall prey to the enemy’s scheme. We released the prisoners for three reasons: to bring lasting peace, taking into consideration the overall situation of the prisoners, and to consolidate our victory. In a war, there is no such thing as a total triumph. When one party wins a combat while the other party is momentarily defeated, this is known as temporary victory. In turn, the defeated party would resurrect and assault. As a result, true triumph necessitates victory in the realm of peace. This decision has greatly helped Ethiopia. We must not compromise on decisions for the lasting good of the country” (Abiy, 22.02.2022).
This is really striking, as the PM and his government have said early on that the “Operation Law Enforcement” was over after a month in 2020. While the warfare is still on-going in February 2022. The months of war haven’t stopped. The advances and the front-lines might have changed, but the reality is that there is no significant “cease-fire” or agreed upon end of the war between the parties. It is a prolonged affair, which has never ended. That’s because the ENDF, EDF and Fano has all failed to contain the TDF and their allies. This has humiliated Abiy, as he thought he would have a brief and quick war to consolidate power. While having trusted allies in Bahir Dar and Asmara to back him up.
We knew the political prisoners was only let out so that the African Union and the “positivity” could be held for a brief moment. As he could bash in glory with the diaspora and the AU summit. To look grand and prestigious. While other parts of the Republic is burning on a regular basis. Where fights in Oromia, Ogaden, Afar, Amhara and Tigray is happening regularly. As well, as the usage of starvation, man-made famine and humanitarian assistance blockade, which is only hurting third party citizens who happens to live in a region.
That’s why it’s unbelievable that Abiy speaks of peace and triumphs now. As the conflict hasn’t ceased and the Federal Government haven’t one. It is only continuing the suffering and the plights of millions of civilians. While he is eating good and living good in Addis Ababa.
Abiy will not compromise with anyone. He will only bushwhack them and hoodwink the international community. This man will not create peace on the benefits of the people. No, he will only create peace, if he has ensured all consolidation of power. If it wasn’t that dire. He wouldn’t have ordered the war in the first place. That’s why we know there will be no talks or sit-downs with the stakeholders of the conflict. It will continue and the dialogue will be one-sided. Because, talking to the likes of Abiy is like talking to a wall. It is an echo-chamber of hubris and a massive ego. Which will not cease to exist or stop it’s ultimate goal to be crowned the King of the Abyssinia Empire in his life time. Peace.
















