Ethiopia: Joint Statement by the Embassies and Mission of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and The United Kingdom – On the One Year Anniversary of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (02.11.2023)

Ethiopia: Tigray’s own “The Nuclear Boy” aka Mehari Yohannes reported to be in Exile…

“Those who keep asking ‘how we survive as a Republic Tigray without port, like any land-locked states, we have options to buy port service from those who own it. But if they refused to let us, well, we will see about that .…” – Mehari Yohannes, Tigray Independent Movement (15.05.2020).

It has now been reported that the political leader, the founder and the chairman of Tigray Independence Party (TIP), Mehari Yohannes is now living in exile. The reports that is online is that his currently living in India. However, nothing has been said for certainty. Though some sources say his there for “furthering education”. The reports said he left Tigray region because of the political and security challenges that it faces. Meaning he feared for his own life and livelihood.

Mehari Yohannes has been a maverick in the political spectrum. Though very little can be said about his achievements or his concrete policies. Some said his a “fortune teller” and a man who could read the “grapevine”. Regardless if that is true or not. His party haven’t achieved that much and need support together with other parties to make significant headlines.

We can with certain say that after the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement there haven’t been genuine peace and neither strides for change. The current Interim Regional Administration (IRA) have little powers and uses it stifle dissidents. Therefore, TIP and other Opposition Parties haven’t been allowed to demonstrate or protest the failure of rebuilding after the Tigray conflict. Neither has all the parties of invasion left territories or allowed things to return to normalcy. Meaning the region is hit with starvation, lack of resources and it’s basic needs after the conflict.

With that in mind, it isn’t strange that “the Nuclear Boy” left the scene. He went into safety and found a safe-haven. Where he can now spew his rhetoric and ideas over YouTube or anywhere else online. Meanwhile he don’t have to worry about getting touched or detained for his political stances.

A man whose always “Tigray First” and puts that ahead of everything else. A political leader that certainly has a following, but how big is uncertain. Not like there is level playing field or the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have opened up the gates. Therefore, it is hard to know how popular someone really are and how big the party really is.

Alas, what we do know… is that him together with his alliances in Baytona and Salsay Weyane has been helpful. It has also made him more prominent and a voice to be reckon with.

We can just wonder how long he can sustain himself in exile and what sorts of funding that will keep him there. As a politician and a leader of a party. It cannot be easy living thousands of miles away. Especially, when the “Tigray First” and the battle for “Independence” is far away.

He who is one who has fought against and wanted the TPLF out of power for so long. While only accepting it, as long as the Tigray had more power within the EPRDF. Now that is gone… he and others hoped it was their turn.

However, the TPLF isn’t giving way and won’t go away that easily. They haven’t had power and been political savvy for decades without a reason. That’s why TIP has to be smarter and it could be costly to run away. Regardless of that, his safety does matter and so does it for everyone else.

He was lucky that he was able to flee. Other couldn’t or have no option to do so. That means he has some privilege. Which we can wonder where he got that from. Peace.

Ethiopia: Enat Party, All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP), Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP), Amhara Ghinoians Movement and One Ethiopia Democratic Party – Jointly calls out for help amidst famine and starvation in the Nation…

The rulers of today should have learned from the past. The Ethiopian people are in trouble, famine and problems by rulers who don’t care about the problems, hunger and poverty. In the past few years, especially in Somali and Oromia due to the drought caused by many of our people have died of hunger and problems. Our farmers have died of cattle. The Ethiopian people didn’t want to feel the damage the drought caused to our country’s “road to prosperity” or it is considered to be one of the ways to reduce the population. Today, in the war that happened in the northern part of our country, the power of the manufacturers is waging war, wasting poison and harvesting seasons for years in war, loss of peace, on the instructions of the veterans, slaughtering of oxen and eating, burning of grain fields, … Tigray, Amhara region, Afar, … Underestimate them, he has made the people weak. How can you produce in a place where there is no peace even if there is no drought? The people of Tigray and Amhara are starving because of the ongoing war and drought in Amhara region. A large number of our people have died because of hunger and are dying” (Enat Party, All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP), Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP), Amhara Ghinoians Movement and One Ethiopia Democratic Party, 13.10.2023).

The opposition parties are now calling alarm and the ones caring for Ethiopia should be worried. Because, we know that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali is against “wheat aid” and everyone associated with it. It is destroying his narratives and rise of “prosperity”. While the truth is more grim and dark.

The constant conflicts and internal bickering haven’t created a positive atmosphere. He has planted some trees, but also spread violence across the board. Nearly every region has been hit by his massive plunder, blistering arrogance and usage of force. Nothing has been left untouched and that’s why the opposition are writing these words in 2023.

These words needs to be amplified, because it’s a stern warning and people’s lives at stake. They are dying of hunger, while the PM is busy exporting wheat. That’s the great tragedy here and it’s just like in the Soviets time. When the leader talked of great harvest, but let millions starve in parts of the Soviet Union. The same story repeats itself here, but in Ethiopia instead.

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Continuous rulers of our country don’t learn from the past and present rulers that “a drum is beautiful when they see it, and disturbing when they hold it” because they repeat the mistakes and crimes of the past rulers, we have reached a point where we are now being creators for the people to rise against them and to take away their power by force. Today the war, drought, pestilence, displacement, the drought and hunger that occurred in Tigray and Amhara regions is taking away the lives of many of our citizens. This famine happened in the year Ethiopia exported wheat for the first time in history. The government of prosperity has turned its face away from our people in order not to degrade the appearance of a country that is led by prosperity and is working to make it look like nothing happened. Even our people who have not been affected by drought are facing the high cost of living and millions of people are starving” ((AEUP), Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP), Amhara Ghinoians Movement and One Ethiopia Democratic Party, 13.10.2023).

This statement from the opposition parties needs to be heard. Because we know these sorts of tales wouldn’t be told by the regime or the Prosperity Party for that matter. It just needed to be shared, as the consequences are so dire. The problems surrounding the government and all the turmoil it is facing. Amidst the drought, famine and starvation the nation is currently in. that is all a consequence of the warfare and conflicts. This all comes to a head now. The voices of the opposition needs to be heard, as they speak of things the Republic doesn’t want to say. That’s why I use my platform to amplify it, because it needs to be told.

This draught, famine and starvation needs to be told. Lives is at stake and the world needs to know now. Peace.

Ethiopia: Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations – Press Release (11.10.2023)

Ethiopia: Joint Press Release from Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), National Congress of Great Tigray (Baytona) and Tigray Independence Party (TIP) – Irresponsible Decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council (11.10.2023)

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A look into Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnon UNGA Speech

I would like to reaffirm that the Government is committed to consolidate peace and stability throughout the country. We continue to pursue dialogue for sustainable and peaceful solutions” – Demeke Mekonnen (23.09.2023).

The Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen held his speech yesterday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and it is worth noting. As the FDRE is in serious conflict within its own borders. There is full fledge conflict and lack of resolutions where they have made agreements. The Prosperity Party and the Prime Minister Abiy is busy trying to conceal the actions, but the truth is more sinister.

With the knowledge of that and the bloodshed in several of regions. There is no silence of the guns. Neither is there any sort of activity that shelter any sort of normalcy. The war-cries and the brutality of the state is lethal. There is no end in sight of conflict or violence. Only more and more bloodshed. Where ethnicities are turned against each other and the state is using it’s resources to silence the opposition once and for all. The game of annihilation and total destruction is part of the gameplay, which is people’s lives, regions and areas that is burned to the ground. That’s what is happening and this is why his speech is important. Because, this is the sort of headlines and stories the PP and PM wants to tell. Not the reality in Tigray, Amhara, Oromia or the Ogaden for that matter. No, they don’t want the truth of the aftermath of conflict in Afar either.

To ensure accountability, reconciliation, truth-telling, and healing. Ethiopia is finalizing its Transitional Justice Policy. Nation-wide consultations on Policy Options for Transitional Justice have been effectively conducted in all regions across the country. Through the National Dialogue Commission, Ethiopia has also embarked on inclusive dialogue to address past and present societal concerns. We are confident that this would contribute to realizing a prosperous future for all citizens” (Mekonnen, 23.09.2023).

We know that this is how they have portray it, as the dialogue has been one-sided and been in the vision of the Prosperity Party. There is no genuine reconciliation or efforts being made. That’s only done for headlines and not for the regions that are torn apart because the Prime Minister wants to consolidate all power. The Prime Minister is busy scheming and ordering wars. While his government is speaking of peace. That duality doesn’t make sense and is only done as a cover for the acts being made. The Dialogue Commission is as helpful as the Ministry of Peace. Both are just tools to mask and to cover up the devious acts of the government. Therefore, the Deputy is only serving the interests of the state and not the citizens.

Ethiopia continues to honour its responsibility by promoting regional integration to advance peace, stability, economic cooperation, and people-to-people ties. We are working to materialize the development potential of our region” (Mekonnen, 23.09.2023).

It is like the Deputy Prime Minister hope no one knows what it is doing. The FDRE is entangled and has brought violence outside its own borders. The conflict of the North has brought Eritrea in and they have never left parts of the Tigray either. Therefore, the FDRE and the PP isn’t fostering peace, but bringing more conflict in the region. The spiral of warfare and internal conflicts is endangering the region. While also hurting Ethiopia. As the burning flames and victims of scorned people will leave pain for the next generations to come. It is a lost generation now in Ethiopia that is fighting to keep Abiy in Office. As he is battling on every front and not even trying to create a peaceful atmosphere. That’s why nearly every corner of the Republic is hurting and his trying to build himself a massive palace. This the acts of the PM and his government.

That’s why reading this scripted speech from the Deputy Prime Minister is infuriating. The lives are taken and they are taking of peace. They are acting like they are trying to make things better, but they are sending troops, drones and mechanical divisions. They are arresting civilians and others are harassed just because of their ethnicity. That’s what is going on and the bloodshed continues like there is no tomorrow.

This is just tragic and the Deputy Prime Minister will most likely face none to little pushback for his speech. Because, no one really cares. However, towns, villages and homes are burning. Families are losing loved ones and others are lingering in detention without charges. While other are abducted, kidnapped and kept incommunicado. There is information blackouts, ceasing of banking operations and such too. If the FDRE fears an insurgency, they take all steps and uses all means to silence the opposition. Regardless of the price and the possible ramifications. That’s the inclusive dialogue the PP and PM is bringing. Peace.

Ethiopia: Joint Press Release from Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), National Congress of Great Tigray (Baytona) and Tigray Independence Party (TIP) – Press release from three political parties of Tigray regarding ICHREE (22.09.2023)

Ethiopia: Abiy only knows death…

The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali who haven’t been longer in office than since April 2018. He surely has used those years in bloody affairs. There is no hope or deeper progress in the nation. The PM and his party only knows how to lie and conceit the reality. They are able to deceive and sell stories that aren’t true. While speaking like they have the tools or the government programs to change it all.

In this regard, Abiy doesn’t know how to build. Abiy only knows how to destroy. Abiy doesn’t know how to lead, but only knows how to order. Abiy don’t know how to let people live, but only knows how to ensure people’s demise. That’s how Abiy is running Ethiopia.

It is tragic, it is dark and it’s grim. We are in September 2023. All the hurdles and obstacles that was in the way of Abiy when he entered into office. Has only been amplified and the answer from him is always violence. That being of the lethal nature or of the brutal force of detaining civilians to scaremonger or intimidate anyone who opposes his leadership.

Abiy will let villages, churches, mosques or anything burn for his throne. He don’t mind if whole districts or towns are shattered to pieces. The PM can blackout regional states and ensure their connection is as close to zero as possible. He can order and ensure that the international community or the aid organizations aren’t allowed or fear to enter as well. That’s how he runs things and his thirst for blood is real. Especially, if the leaders of a region isn’t following his every whim and being loyal to his every changing ideas.

Abiy wants people to speak of imaginary trees and the greener pastures. The prosperity of the nation. While under those trees and six feet deep, are the remains of the ones who either fought for him or the ones who was victims of his reign. There are so many lives taken because of his rule. The Medemer Terror is real and its been implemented across the board.

The PM isn’t a man of peace. The Nobel Peace Prize was a mockery of the reality. It is a warlord and a man of the guns. A man who can arrest, kidnap and silence anyone who isn’t blindly loyal. If you are the wrong tribe or of the wrong creed. Expect that state to either go after you or someone close to you. They can order the arrests and the extra judicial killings. Can make up make-shift camps and keep people behind bars indefinitely. Suspend people’s rights and take away their livelihoods, if not their only basket of hope. Just because Abiy has a mistrust and wants to prove a point.

That’s how Abiy operates and his proud of it too. This is why it’s so many fires burning and none of them seems to lack wood. There is a new supply around the corner and Abiy has the fix. The fire will burn and people will be scorned.

Abiy knows only executions, murders, massacres and genocidal tactics. He knows the benefit of weaponizing food aid and weakening a group of people. The PM has seen the benefit of doing it and can easily do it again. The vilification of the created enemies and the ones who opposes his reign. That’s what he does… when his armies and his authorities are mercilessly silencing anyone and everywhere. There is no one that cannot be touched or killed. Not in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE).

The Prosperity Party and PM Abiy is always ready to pull the trigger. They can send drones, mechanical divisions and troops to ambush or annihilate someone who is the way of Abiy’s supremacy. That’s what is important. The vast importance of keeping the ego and the prestige of Abiy. No one should ever stand in his way and if they do… well, expect death.

That’s all your getting with Abiy. Death. Nothing sincere, nothing deep or concrete for the future. Only the last breath. Only the final straw and the casket drop. You are only getting undertakers and the ones ensuring a final goodbye. There is no sweet memories or hope for the future in the hands of Abiy. There is only death.

Blood-thirst of Abiy seems to never end. There is a need for new enemies and new ones who has to die. That’s how he gets his vibe and get the passion to drink another coffee in the morning. Peace.

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