
“Happening NOW! 150 containers of ammunition are entering Afar through the Djibouti boarder accompanied by 12 patrols, under drone surveillance. We must act now to stop the looming war. Heavy ammunitions are being stocked up in Semera and there are reports of 100s of soldiers getting deployed to Zone 4 (Afar/Tigray border) earlier today. Abiy Ahmed Ali is preparing yet another bloody war while fooling the rest of the world. We must wake up. Act Now!” (Afar Federalist Diaspora Coordination Committee, 17.04.2022).
“Emergency food assistance immediately needed to avert famine and starvation the following towns of northern Afar:
❗️Dallol
❗️Barhale
❗️Konnaba
❗️Abaala
❗️Magaale
❗️Eribti and areas
❗️Other towns and kebeles in northern Afar under the TPLF occupation” (Afar Watch, 17.04.2022).
The Afar Region is in the centre and is carrying a blunt of the forces of the region. The reports however is stating that the Afar Regions Special Forces and the Pastoralists themselves is fencing of the invaders of the region.
The Tigray Defence Force has attacked parts of the Afar region for months now. While Issa-Somali militia continues with steady skirmishes. It is also alleged that the Oromo Liberation Army has attacked the region during the last few days. Therefore, it is the centre of the conflict and a hot-spot of atrocities.
While there is no proof of new enforcement or recruits sent from other regions to back the Afar Region up. Neither is there any reports of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) sending troops there. There was reports during March and early April of troops moving closer to the Amhara borders towards the Tigray region. While there has been no new advances or escalation thereof.
We know the state have announced their Humanitarian Truce with the Tigray region, but that is hallow and haven’t been substantial. With the knowledge and basis of former acts of the Federal State. As the “offensive” in the Oromia would wind down. There could be a possible a re-enforcement and re-engagement in Tigray from Afar. As the TDF is already there and they have a front-line there.
That wouldn’t shock anyone. The problems of the region is only becoming worse. As the Afar region is becoming a war-zone and a conflict area. Where the guns is never silenced. Where the battles are made and the homes are destroyed. Villages burned and people killed, as result of the senseless killing on all sides. The war is brutal and no one is left untouched.
We know this is happening, just like the Afar People’s Party reported on the 13th April: “According to the fire that happened in Samurobi Geleelu Woreda, 162 residential and commercial shops have been burned down. Information shows that the estimated property of more than 56 million birr has been destroyed. And this has put the people affected by war, drought and cost of life in a worse situation. The Afar People’s Party expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the accident. I kindly request all the people of our country, charity organizations and international accident prevention organizations to extend their support to the families that have been affected by this Ramadan month” (Afar People’s Party, 13.04.2022).
This isn’t an isolated incident, as the war is ravaging and the conflict is hurting more people. That why zones, villages and towns are damaged. The various armed groups is creating this hostile territory and the Federal Government isn’t supporting the Regional State. They have moved possible ammunition for an offensive. But who knows when that happens and when they reinforce the ENDF there.
We know it is legit when Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” is sending brigades to the Afar region and the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) has sent troops too. When that happens. Then you know a counter-offensive against the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) is in the works and on schedule. Until then, the rumours are circulating and sooner or later something is happening. Peace.
















