“A Canadian-owned company may have engaged in some dodgy documentation in order to sell dozens of armoured vehicles to the military in war-torn South Sudan” (The National, 2016)
Tag: Ethiopia
Letter: South Sudan allows UN World Food Programe air-drops of Food in the Nation (10.08.2016)

Gen. Taban Deng Gai’s speech Against Dr. Riek Machar (Youtube-Clip)
South Sudan’s government, opposition troops fight in Yei, near Uganda border (Youtube-Clip)
“In South Sudan, more clashes have broken out between government and opposition forces. This time in the town of Yei, south of Juba, towards the Ugandan border. Supporters of former vice president Riek Machar say they were attacked by fighters loyal to President Salva Kiir. The clashes come a day after the opposition captured the nearby county of Lasu. Local media are reporting more fighting has also broken out in Juba, and the northern and western parts of the country” (CCTV Africa, 2016)
Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent violent clashes in Ethiopia (10.08.2016)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, August 10, 2016 – “Violence in the Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia, including reports of killings of protesters as well as of members of the security forces, is deeply worrying. We express our condolences to all those affected. Everyone must refrain from the use of force as further violence can only be an obstacle to peaceful solutions.
The Federal Ethiopian constitution offers mechanisms which should be used by all sides to address the grievances behind the recent protests through constructive dialogue and engagement, without delay.”
Amb Lominsuk ‘South Sudan rejects Foreign Troops’ (Youtube-Clip)
“South Sudan’s ambassador to Uganda Samuel Luate Lominsuk has castigated media reports that President Salva Kiir finally accepted extra foreign troops into his country. This comes in following the IGAD summit that was held over the weekend in Ethiopia’s capital Adis Ababa. Amb. Lominsuk exclusively tells WBS TV that there were three requests that were put forward by IGAD including protection of humanitarian and relief on top of the military corridors by the UN. WBS’ Jocylynne Nakibuule had a one – on – one with the ambassador and now reports” (WBS TV Uganda, 2016).
UPDF ready to be part of IGAD standby force for South Sudan (Youtube-Clip)
“The government says the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces is ready to deploy in South Sudan .The confirmation comes days after the East African regional bloc, IGAD announced that S.Sudan’s President Salva Kiir had agreed to having a regional force stationed in Juba to help quell the upsurge in fighting in the world’s youngest nation.
Meanwhile , the US government has proposed that the UN Security Council approves the deployment of 4000 strong force in the country” (NTV Uganda, 2016)
Statement by the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa on #OromoProtest

Addis Ababa, August 8, 2016: The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned with the extensive violence that occurred during protests across Ethiopia this weekend in the Oromia and Amhara regions. We have noted reports that protestors and security officials have been injured or killed, although confirmed numbers are not available.
The U.S. Embassy expresses its deep condolences to those who suffered as a result of the violence and regrets the damage to livelihoods, economic development, and the social fabric that such violence brings. We recognize that many of the demonstrations took place without authorization, and urge all parties to support those who are seeking constructive dialog and peaceful solutions. We reaffirm our call to respect the constitutionally enshrined rights of all citizens, including those with opposition views, to gather peacefully, and to express their opinions.
Statement attributable to the Spokesman of the Secretary-General on South Sudan (08.08.2016)

The Secretary-General welcomes the communique of the Heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Plus countries.
NEW YORK, United States of America, August 8, 2016 – The Secretary-General welcomes the communique of the Heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Plus countries. He commends the IGAD leaders for their decisive action and welcomes the Government of South Sudan’s acceptance of a regional protection force. He calls on all South Sudanese leaders to set aside their personal differences and demonstrate their commitment to the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, which remains the only viable path to ending the crisis.
The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the continued fighting in the country and calls for an immediate end to the hostilities. He is outraged by the continued reports of serious human rights violations and abuses, including widespread sexual violence against women and young girls, committed by armed men in uniform. He calls on all parties to uphold their responsibility to protect civilians and demands that they take immediate steps to hold accountable those responsible for these despicable crimes.
The Secretary-General reiterates his commitment to work with all South Sudanese, IGAD, the African Union and international partners, to implement the recommendations of today’s summit.
Ethiopia: #OromoProtest becomes bloody!

There been reports that on the second day in Ethiopia that the government has turned off the Internet and sent the army to the Oromia. So the TPLF and the Ethiopian Government want the world not to know their actions against their own citizens who desperately demonstrate against their oppressive behavior. This is the Ethiopian Government and their Prime Minister Hailemiriam Desalegn Boshe. Today in the Oromia have been thousands arrested and reported of approximately 60 dead. The government is really doing everything to silence and kill of the protest in the region. The Authorities are usually taking the demonstrators who we’re arrested and taken into military camps where the TLPF are torturing them and giving them inhumane treatment. There been also reported that the government fears so much for information leaks from the demonstrations that they even are blocking SMS in the areas.
The other reports of killed are these approximately 80 killed during the last 24 hours. 34 at the Amhara protests killed in Bahir Dar and 50 killed in the Omoroprotests killed yesterday (Live from Mogadishu, 07.08.2016).
First report:
“A personal witness from Asasa, W.Arsi zone says people are left helpless with their wounded family members because the military closed the only public hospital available in town” (Girma Gutema, 07.08.2016).
Demonstrations in Mogor town, West Shewa:
Second Report:
“We are hearing ongoing mass killing including assassination of prominent businessmen in Awaday and other Oromo towns. It is very hard to fully verify what we hear via telephone as internet is completely shut off in Ethiopia, and electricity is cut off from most towns in Oromia. The whereabout of hundreds of university lecturers, doctors and businessmen is unknown by their parents. A prominent businessman named Sheko was assassinated by the military in his own home in Aawaday. If the influx of information is confirmed, a systematic ethnic cleansing, if not genocide is being committed against the Oromo” (Daraaraa Sabaa, 07.08.2016).
Third Report:
“We are hearing Oromia International Bank branch in Bahr Dar is attacked. have no doubt this is done by the Tigrean mafia to attempting to instigate conflict between Oromo and Amhara. We should expect possible attack on Amhara properties in Oromia” (Jawar Mohammed, 07.08.2016)
Fouth Report:
“We are hearing ongoing mass killing including assassination of prominent businessmen in Awaday and other Omoro towns. It is very hard to fully verify what we hear via telephone as internet is completely shut off in Ethiopia, and electricity is cut off from most towns in Oromia. The whereabout of hundreds of university lecturers, doctors and businessmen is unknown by their parents. A prominent businessman named Sheko was assassinated by the military in his own home in Awaday. If the influx of information is confirmed, a systematic ethnic cleansing, if not genocide is being committed against Oromo. The Oromo around the world must be prepared to hear the worst and respond in kind” (Jawar Mohammed, 06.08.2016).
Riot in Bale:
The reports from Ethiopia are not sunny and as good as their exported coffee. This bad news as the oppressive behavior of the TPLF continues as the strongmen of the capital with their weapons and army are attacking the citizens. This should be focused and the Ethiopian Government should be condemn, sanctioned and embargoed against as the TPLF are not following any kind of peaceful means towards their demonstrators. The demonstrators are being taken down and arrested for doing their civil duty. The TPLF should beg for legitimacy in the region, not silence them by the gun and by the monopoly of violence against the Omoro people and their institutions.
In Koma Town:
The TPLF have deployed ordinary army from the border regions to the Amhara region to engage the civilians. What is fearful when Ethiopians are even saying if a protester dies on the outside of Addis Ababa than it seems not to count. Therefore the TPLE can do as they want in the regions of demonstrations. Peace.

