Ethiopia: It’s the Ginbot 20 and total radio silence…

On May 28, 1991, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) captured Addis Ababa, ending the 17-year Marxist rule of the Derg regime led by Mengistu Haile Mariam. This marked a significant turning point in Ethiopian history as the EPRDF, a coalition of rebel groups, led by Meles Zenawi, successfully overthrew the government. This event initiated the transition towards the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and paved the way for democratic reforms and economic restructuring” (Inside Africa, 28.05.2024).

Last year… the authorities, the state and the Prime Minister celebrated their own version of Ginbot 20, as they saluted the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). This year in 2024… there is only foreign dignitaries and others who seems to remember this day.

It is like Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali who in the beginning of his reign celebrated and publicly stated the importance of the day. Nevertheless, with time going by… maybe he prefers the day to live in infamy. As it isn’t a celebration of his victory or the civil war he fought to consolidate power.

You know this day has lost it’s significance when there is no sign of it on the FANA Broadcasting Company’s front-page. It is like a long forgotten memory. Some even says the day is controversial now. As it was ushering in the previous government, which happens to be one that fostered and made it possible to have Prosperity Party to begin with.

He couldn’t have created his party and his government without the creation of the EPRDF, which is the foundation of his in many aspects. As a powerful Prime Minister he might not like this idea, but that is a fact.

It seems like Abiy needs his own day to bash in glory. The medemer terror that he has created. All the conflict in the republic and the never ending wars. Make the victories of the EPRDF overshadow the conquests of the current era. Maybe that’s why he wants to finish off all his own enemies before creating a day to celebrate his own victories on the battlefield. Because, he has not achieved what the predecessors did.

Well, he has created more conflict and gotten more enemies over the years. That’s what Abiy has been able to do. Making the nation more fragile and war-torn. Instead of building a strong foundation and trust between the regions of the state. Therefore, he struggles to get to grips and to stop the wars. The wars is what makes him tick and gives him power.

That’s maybe why he cannot stomach to celebrate Ginbot 20. It is a reminder of how he failed to continue the legacy and the strong government, which came in affect because of it. That’s what Abiy haven’t been able to do. Neither has he continued the rising development or getting trust from the financial markets. That is all dwindling as a consequence of the costly warfare that is destroying the nation.

Certainly the end of Derg should have been celebrated. Nevertheless, that is apparently in the best interests of the PM. If it was… he would be together with dignitaries and fellow associates making a rally and holding a grand ceremony with him as the centrepiece of attention. Therefore, we know this day isn’t important.

When the PM doesn’t issue a statement, doesn’t utter a word and the authorities and state media is serving radio silence. That’s when we know it is just another Tuesday. Peace.

Ethiopia: Abiy launches yet another “final war” against Fano…

Fanoism is putting the public’s honor and interests above one’s own honor and interests. “I will be respected and benefited only when the existence of my people is respected and their freedom is guaranteed.” You who cheat our people in the name of Fano, who are day people and night beasts, whether you have an agenda or not, small individuals who seem to be unknown for the time being, are more enemies than enemies, the day we finished our homework and returned to you, Ethiopia. The earth will not hide you, Ethiopia will take care of you, and our humane and compassionate behavior will change from you. Through you, we will teach the entire generation that banditry is a cursed act in Amhara land” (Amhara Fano Gonder, 27.05.2024).

In Addis Ababa, the desperation must be felt, as the Prosperity Party and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) isn’t capable of defeating the Amhara para-military group “Fano” which was it’s ally in the Tigray war. Therefore, the former allies and former weapon brothers are now combatants against the Federal Forces.

There is now reports of thousands of buses of new conscripts which are sent to the front-lines of Amhara region. They are where the Fano has taken more control and is able to takeover power from the state. This must be humiliating for Abiy and his allies, as the former Fano rebels and former Amhara Regional Special Forces are now fighting the Federal State. That’s really saying something…

Abiy and the Prosperity Party lost an ally with his ideals of consolidating power. That he needs to interfere and have a say everywhere. No matter where things are going or what he believes in. Abiy needs to have his orders and people have to obey his commands. That’s how he had a fallout with Amhara allies, which was part of the Tripartite Alliance attacking Tigray. They had planned it in advanced and now they getting the same treatment for defending their region.

Abiy is ordering the same big conflict, war and medemer terror on the Amhara region. He is ensuring the demise, destruction and total war in the region. This is happening with what is the supposed to be the fourth major offensive and final campaign against Fano. The Fano is able to stagnate and hurt the ENDF. This is why they have to send new soldiers, which will die on the orders of the PM.

Fano has been able to compete and combat the ENDF forces in the Amhara region for a year now. Since last year April it has fought and been able to sting the pride of the Federal Government. They have fought bravely for their nationalistic cause, but if it will succeed in the end is another matter. That is too early to say…

but the time and how the momentum is shaking the Federal Government, as they have to use recruits and new conscripts to participate in the conflict. That is a sign of weakness and lack of well trained personnel to fight their war. The years of conflict and internal conflict is now showing the human costs and not only the financial burden of doing so. The PP and Abiy has outspent the funds of the government and misused the wars for personal spoils. Therefore, the conflict in Amhara is a costly enterprise and must cause agony in the capital.

Abiy isn’t winning and the youth is dying for his cause. His a warlord whose not winning his wars. That’s what is happening and there will be lost generation as a result of these wars in Ethiopia. This has been in the name and in the spirt of Abiy. That’s who he is and what he stands for. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Is Abiy planning a second “Operation Law Enforcement”?

“During these discussions, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the group identified what they called three primary risks if Tigray remains as it is without further weakening according to UMD Media sources: 1) Tigray’s current status could embolden Amhara Fano and other forces such as Oromo Liberation Army who are fighting against the federal government; 2) Fano and Eritrea might ally with Tigray to strengthen the challenge against the government; 3) Tigray might hold the government accountable for crimes committed during the 2020-2022 war. The meeting considered various measures, ranging from targeting Tigray’s military and political leaders through isolated poisonings and assassinations to waging a full-scale war on Tigray” (UMD Media – ‘UMD Media Sources: PM Abiy Ahmed held meetings on launching war on Tigray in the presence of, among others, current IGAD Executive Secretary’ 21.05.2024).

There is now rumours, speculations and possible talks of negotiations or meetings in regard to a new conflict with the Tigray region. A war that has been put on hold, but never  totally honoured the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, as the Federal Government is in a bitter conflict with former allies in Amhara Region, the FANO or Amhara Popular Front (APF). They have also been in a constant war with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA/WBO). So, Addis Ababa never gotten peace or lack of warfare in the era of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.

In the era of Abiy, the never ending war and consolidating of power never ceases to stop. The Prime Minister is waging wars and creating conflict to get rid of people who doesn’t adhere or obey his direct command. He avenges them and orders the guns on them. If it is Ogaden, Oromia or Tigray regions. The PM can order his forces and authorities to crackdown on anyone who opposes him or doesn’t follow his every command. He will kill and arrest anyone who doesn’t comply with his every whim. That’s what his does and his known for it now.

We can wonder what he gets out of these conflicts, as there are civilians and citizens who suffers because of it. The warlord and tyrant is ceasing all power from the regional leaders, but he isn’t getting more popular. That’s why people are signing up and becoming part of insurgencies. This is because of their way of life is endangered and they are seeing fellow people directly suffering because of him.

Prime Minister Abiy could easily order another round of war in Northern Ethiopia. The silence of the guns in Tigray region has only been to stall for time. He hopes to totally destroy the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the political elite of the Tigray region. The ones who didn’t accept the merger of the EPRDF into the one-national-party, the Prosperity Party. The medemer terror has been waged on the people and he will continue to do so. Just as the PM is realising new books and acting like a Supreme Overlord.

We should now fear another bloody war and the end of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, as it was only used to buy time and re-group. You can wonder if Mekelle has planned or seen this coming. As they have negotiated and talked openly with Addis Ababa. We can wonder if the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray are prepared or even have considered another defensive war.

That’s what’s up on the horizon and it’s tragic. The conflict, the war and the massive losses. The destruction of society, the fabric of life…. And everything that was known in the regions. Ethiopia is losing and Abiy is continuing to destroy the nation. Just so he can rule over the ashes and the burned villages. That’s what he will be King over. The destructive and annihilation of his enemies. He speaks of peace, but wages war. That’s who Abiy is and it’s not a secret anymore. Peace.

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