Ethiopia: Abiy’s twisted path to “peace”…

What we need is to restore peace in Ethiopia, to repeat the victory achieved in the law enforcement operation. By fighting, we maintained Ethiopia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ethiopia is on the right prosperous path. It is unquestionable. Ethiopia is building institutions that can endure challenges. We should never leave hatred and blood feud to coming generations. Let us control our emotions and go forward for peace that is what we need. We need peace with all actors including the TPLF. We need peace with everyone because we get reward from each peaceful day. Every time we get into fighting, it costs us. Not only money but also productive human lives. We are ready for peace to avoid further conflicts. We don’t like fighting; we hate fighting; I have experience of fighting since I was 14 years old. I have seen the results of fighting. It claimed the lives of my friends. I need development. Who likes fighting? It’s only those who don’t know it who love fighting. We want peace with everyone; but that doesn’t mean we have negotiated with TPLF.” – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (14.06.2022).

It is hard to believe that this man was “worthy” at one point to the Nobel Peace Prize. However, in the year of 2022. No one should believe that this man is worthy of such an honour. The honour bestowed upon him wasn’t for his kind. No, he has ventured into war, destruction and used all means to consolidate power in the Republic.

Prime Minister Abiy is a warlord and this sort of speech proves that. He says the “Law Enforcement Operation” was successful, as it has ensured destruction, complete ruination of a region, massacres, mass-rape and a man-made-famine. That is really telling when he wants to repeat that “victory”. That’s saying something and there is no mercy, apparently.

What is striking by saying all of these words. The hatred and the means to an end has been clear for a while now. There been such talk of endless violence and trying to conceal the war-crimes committed. Just like his speaking of peace now and possible negotiation, but who really believes him?

Seemingly, the PM has been more interested in ordering bloodshed and going after his enemies. That’s why this sort of speech is hard to believe. Abiy can talk of saving lives and avoiding war. Nevertheless, most of his time in office has been decreeing and ensuring more conflict. That’s why the army and authorities are brutal in nearly every region of the Republic. There haven’t been any region where the state haven’t used impunity, injustice and been behind extra judicial killings. Therefore, the speaking of peace and wanting it is futile.

The PM has been a man of arms and using the “rule of law” as a stick to pin people. Anyone who suddenly oppose or dare to question will end up in jail or be in real trouble. That’s what is happening. So, his using all means to torment and go after anyone in the Republic.

He says he hate fighting? Why has the army, regional special forces and everyone else been so boosted and ordered to use violence, then? It doesn’t sound sincere or truthful. If this was only a one time or just to quell on bloody riot. Well, it could be believable. However, in this regard… the PM and his government has used the troops to silence the population an-mass.

Abiy wants to talk like he means this… but I don’t believe him a single bit. He would rather kill and destroy his enemies. The PM won’t talk or negotiate with an open heart. No, his just buying time to find another way of ending them. That’s why this humanitarian truce have been put in order. To buy time and get possible foreign aid to save the economy. The war has cost the state and inflation is running wild. Therefore, the PM needs a little bit stability before he strikes Tigray region again.

A man that could usher in a war like this. Can easily do it again. The goal is to end the ones who didn’t bend the knee and follow the program. Abiy is that sort of leader and that’s clear. Anyone who opposes him will be in jeopardy. Peace.

Ethiopia: TPLF President Debretsion Gebremichael – Open Letter from the President of the Government of Tigray (13.06.2022)

Ethiopia: Gambella Liberation Front/Army (GLF/A) – Press Release (14.06.2022)

The operation conducted by Gambela Freedom Front (GANG) and Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in Gambela capital city is based on Prosperous government army institutions, Prosperous government leaders and army so we strongly advise you not to leave your house so that no civilian will be a victim of flying bullets!!!

Victory for freedom fighters !!!

The operation conducting by Gambella Liberation Front (GLF/A) and Oromo Liberation Front ( OLF/A) in Gambella capital city is targeting only security forces institutions, PP leaders and government’s armed forces.

Therefore, we are seriously warning the civilians not to come out from their houses to avoid cross Fire!!

Victory for freedom fighters

Ethiopia: TPLF President Debretsion Gebremichael letter to UNHRC President Federico Villegas (13.06.2022)

Ethiopia: It seems like Fano and the authorities of North Wollo is preparing for war….

 

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.

Ethiopia: Government of Tigray – External Affairs Office – Statement by the Government of Tigray on the Status of Western Tigray (11.06.2022)

Ethiopia: The Prosperity Party tries to defend it’s democratic credentials…

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.

Ethiopia: The FDRE wants to profit on the needs of fertilizer to the Tigray region…

 

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.

Ethiopia: Genocide Prevention in Ethiopia (GPE) – State Organized Crimes such as Assassinations, Abductions, Kidnappings, and Torture have intensified in Ethiopia, the so-called Amhara region is under siege by the Oromo Special Command Force! (07.06.2022)

Ethiopia: Statement by the Government of Tigray on The New Humanitarian article, entitled “EXCLUSIVE: the Ethiopian border town is in ruins as a cessation of hostilities takes effect” (07.06.2022)