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Ethiopia: TPLF’s stern warning that they will hold the government responsible for the genocide in the Tigray region

Today, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have released a Press Release/Statement translated to: “Tigray government says it will not be held accountable for any action taken by the people of Genocide”. This statement is a stern warning to the Prosperity Party and the Prime Minister. That the TPLF will take account of the actions made towards the Tigray Region. The ones responsible will be held accountable and pay their dues for the damage done. That is showing what they are wanting to do when the civil-war is over.

The TPLF isn’t giving any way and telling it as it is. Maybe that’s what is needed. Yes, the TPLF have their crimes of the past, but that should be investigated too. While the PP and the PM should answer for what they done in office too. Therefore, the ones calling TPLF terrorists and such. Should look clearly at the results of the “Law Enforcement Operation” and the humanitarian blockade for months towards the Tigray Region. The weaponizing of humanitarian assistance and creating a famine. This should all be answered in combination of arresting people for being one ethnic group and being associated with it. Because, that is what the state does and the ones ordering this should be investigated. That is needed to heal and also to reconciliation in the Republic.

It begins with:

It has been three and a half years since the brutal genocide of the people of Tigray by the fascist Abi Ahmed group, which has carried out and continues to commit atrocities against the people of Tigray. For the past three-and-a-half years, the Fascist Abyssinian group has shut down all of Ethiopia’s entrances and entrances and handed over many of the country’s institutions to foreign powers. Defense, security, etc” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front, 11.11.2021).

Here we see the TPLF going on a rampage. We know the Federal Government have blocked financial support and aid programs to the Tigray region ahead of the “Operation Law Enforcement”. We all know there was commandos ordered to assassin the leadership of the TPLF in 2018. Therefore, the Prosperity Party had planned this, but wasn’t able to pull it off.

It continues:

He should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for being a direct participant in the genocide perpetrated by the people of Tigray. Therefore, the foreign invaders and forces that have directly infiltrated the country through leadership, consulting and executions in defense, security and security institutions, as well as the one-year-old military invasion of Tigray and the genocide that has taken place in the country. The Tigray government strongly urges you to refrain from evil deeds and to leave the country” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front, 11.11.2021).

Here there is a need to contest, prove and show the evidence, which is fitted for the ICC. Yes, anyone who orders and participate in a genocide should be charged, indicted and be detained for the time the Courts see fit. That is needed and everyone with some sense would agree in that. The TPLF states about the Foreign Invaders and the ones that means is the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF). They are warning the Eritrean government and the EDF, because they participated. There been also hired military exporters and military equipment specialists who has participated in this war. As the ENDF have operated new drones and such. This had to imported and the ENDF need specialists telling how it works. Therefore, the TPLF warns these people… and want them gone. That is not strange, as the TPLF and the Tigray region have been the region who was hurt the most in this war. This was deliberate and their retaliation is natural in this sense.

Last words:

Finally, the Tigray government strongly urges the countries that deployed your fascists to refrain from their actions and repatriate them. Otherwise, the Tigray government and army will be held accountable by the international community and all stakeholders” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front, 11.11.2021).

The last is really saying the foreign invaders and Eritrean forces is asked to leave. If not the TPLF and the Tigray Defence Force has to violently let them leave the region. That is the message here. Yes, this is a message of death, but that is what the EDF and their allies has served in the Western Tigray as well. They just want to return their territory and control of it. While they know the EDF and allies has been genocidal and they want them gone. This is a war-cry and that is clear, but do they expect the genocidal forces to leave their weapons and just flee? No, I expect this to be a continued conflict, as long as the EDF and allies keeps their annexed territory.

The TPLF might seem violent here, but they have been violated by the invaders in the Tigray region. So, it is not like they we’re met with rainbows and friendly kisses. No, they were raped, killed and sent into refugee camps in Sudan. Therefore, we should expect either more pain or suffering. Since none of the parties will mediate or negotiate to gain peace. That is natural too, as everyone will loose face.

There is a need for healing, but the hurt party is organically wants to retaliate … and the TPLF has decided this. However, they are using these words, as an expression of anger and wanting this genocide to end. That is also reasonable, because the Tigray region and parts of it still violated. While they are advancing towards to Addis Ababa. The PM and PP needs to rethink they strategy now. Since, there will little wiggle room to redeem itself, if the TDF-OLA wins the war. At that point, the PP and PM will have to answer to TPLF and their allies. That is something … that most likely will come and the allies of the PM should be prepared for a hectic future. Peace.

Opinion: Abiy have united plenty of people against him

Addis Ababa, November 10, 2021 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Ethiopians can overturn current circumstances that are interwoven with biased approaches by various internal and external elements. “As proud Africans, it has never been more imperative we take back the narrative about our continent. As Ethiopians, the challenges we face are further compounded by bias” the Prime Minister noted. In unity we need to and we can overturn the challenges the nation is facing, the Prime Minister underscored” (Fana Broadcasting Corporation – ‘Ethiopians can overturn circumstances with unity: PM Abiy Ahmed’ 10.11.2021).

The actions of the past, the decisions and the policies made by the Prime Minister is why we are here today. This is why there are declared and united armed opposition against the ruling party and elite in Addis Ababa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has made his bed and he now got to sleep in it.

Abiy can now scream of unity and of being united. However, he has arrested, tortured and killed his enemies. Abiy haven’t wanted to have any talks or negotiations. The PM has appointed his men and selected his people everywhere. Therefore, this man isn’t a man who you can trust or think will listen to others.

Abiy is a warlord and a man who is willing to decree genocidal war and create a famine to prove a point. Abiy is willing to be a tyrant and arrest anyone who oppose him in Oromia. The PM is willing to make it impossible for the Ogaden opposition to organize and be a viable party in the Somali region. That is what the PM has done in office and he has never ceased with his tyrannical orders. Therefore, what is so unifying about this man?

Well, people are getting unified to get rid of him and stop his reign of terror. This is the man who is behind and the brilliant mind behind the ‘Medemer Terror’. He tricked the world for a minute, but shown his brute ever since. The leadership of Oromia can tell tales of bloodshed, torture, pain and continues suffering.

Abiy has ensured so many people despair and tormented their people. That is not only words, but a mere reality. This is maybe a “sacrifice” in his eyes, but others it was their whole life and their loved ones was never seen again. The PM have no trouble sending youths, retires and whoever “willing” to the front. Meeting a force with strategic minds and use of military tactics to beat a bigger armies. Even with all the odds against them… and advancing as we speak.

The PM went into all of this hubris and self-belief of a quick-brief victory. However, his one year in and losing more by every day. He cannot arrest anyone blinking twice or question his rule. No, if he does so… he will nobody to rule over and neither have any subjects to care about. Yes, he has supporters and a cultist following. Nevertheless, these delusions will take months to detox and treat back to reality.

Abiy has issued death, murder and genocide. The Prime Minister has ensured to get more enemies and less allies. The few he has will not salvage his cause and his rhetoric doesn’t do him any good. As the unification is only valuable for his cause and his orders. This unification isn’t about the people or the continent for that matter. Because, the unified message is for the “sacrifice” and the “campaign of survival”.

Abiy can see more people die to save his face. This PM is willing to send people as cannon-fodder and force them to the front to salvage his political life. The war is not over, but it coming closer to home. The PM has less places to hide and neither does he have the armies to overcome this now.

The PM underestimated the will and the ways of others. Now they are going collectively together to bring him down. The history will not be friendly to Abiy. The lives taken, hurt and people displaced because of this. Will always remember the Head of State and the ones who made this all happen. They know the PM and his government didn’t do the right thing. Instead, the “Law Enforcement Operation” will be a bloody conflict, which stain his legacy. He is lucky if he can runaway and not getting caught by the ICC in the future.

Abiy had the world by the balls and instead of doing good. He decided to go rouge to consolidate all power in his hands. The PM will be known for this and he speak of being unified, but people are getting for other reasons that he can imagine. They are getting behind the banner of getting rid of him and his tyranny. The people are not united to keep him in office. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Sudan and Somalia worried about the state affairs in Addis Ababa…

“Khartoum, Nov 10 (SUNA) –Sudan’s embassy in Addis Ababa has warned the Sudanese citizens resident in Ethiopia to be vigilant, and carry identification papers when moving, avoid gathering and travelling outside Addis Ababa, in light of the declaration of the state of emergency in Ethiopia since the Nov 2 for a period of six months. The embassy the Sudanese community members and their families to take the necessary arrangements to leave Addis Ababa voluntarily through the available commercial flights If there are no inevitable circumstances that require their presence at the present time, referring to the recent developments in Ethiopia” (Sudan News Agency – SUNA – ‘Sudanese community warned over situations in Ethiopia’ 10.11.2021).

“Somalia’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak says the Federal Government of Somalia is deeply concerned about the war in Ethiopia that if the Government collapses, the weapons could fall into the hands of civilians, which he said may destabilize Somalia and the entire region” (Garowe Online, 10.11.2021).

Today’s news from Khartoum and Mogadishu says it all about what is at stake in Addis Ababa. When the neighbours are doing this. There was already news days ago that the Kenyan Authorities closed its borders to Ethiopia. Now, the others have done so as well. There were also reports that the Djibouti Police and Authorities had gotten memo’s last week of being more vigilant in concern with the affairs happening inside Ethiopia.

Therefore, all neighbours have reacted to it now. The Western Embassies and Diplomatic Missions has already sent their envoys and non-essential staff home. Now, the Sudanese is following the Zambian mission too. It is more and more dire, when even the coup-makers of Khartoum smell trouble. When the Somali who has internal squabbles and in-fighting all the time is worried about Addis. Then you know there is not only smoke, but fire…

The Horn of Africa is reacting to what is happening. Clearly, the uncertainty and the conflict are spiralling out of control for the Prime Minister. That’s why Sudan and Somalia are even concerned and worried. Somalian Foreign Minister even speaks of a total collapse and that says it all. The Sudanese is just asking everyone to leave like others have done. This is not a sign of strength, but of weakness.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali must feel this and surely feel betrayed by the Somali FM who is throwing him under the bus. However, this all his own making and his hubris, which have led to this. It wasn’t an overnight affair, but a prolonged war, which his losing at the very moment. That’s why people are worried, things are becoming dire and foreign envoys have fled the scene. They know what is coming, but Abiy don’t want to see it. Because that means the end of his reign.

I wouldn’t think in my lifetime that a Somali FM would be able to state this about a neighbour. That seemed like fiction, but this is our timeline and what is happening right now. That says it all about the activity and actions of the current leadership in Ethiopia. Peace.

Ethiopia: Unconfirmed reports that OLA is attacking Sebeta

Today on the 9th November 2021 there are speculations and reports that “rebels” are attacking Sebeta, which is under 1 hour away from the capital, Addis Abeba. However, that’s not reported yet and official news of yet.

If this is happening, then that is done by Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) which have had brigades on that part of the Republic. As they are closing in on the capital. There was some reports about this last night, but very few are stating so. At this very moment it is hard to know and the Ethiopia National Defence Force (ENDF) and neither any relevant sources from the FDRE Government Communication Service. While that would also differ from the “survival campaign” and the current reporting of the state at this very moment.

We cannot know if the OLA is able to come this close to the capital and take a town of 50,000 citizens. If they achieve this. Then they are getting dangerously close and would try to encircle the capital from at least two fronts, as there is reports yesterday of advancing closer to Debre Berhan. Therefore, it would be strategic to have troops on both sides of the capital and possibly shock the remaining soldiers, republican guards and loyal troops of the government there.

However, the reports are far from verified and proven at this very moment. This is blurry and the closeness to Addis Abeba says it all. We know there been pockets outside of the capital the OLA have controlled in the Oromia region. Nevertheless, it has never been this close to their target. Which the OLA leaders said they would soon reach. If they are there already. It is becoming quick and at a speed that the state cannot contain.

We have to wait and see, since this isn’t from credible sources, but it still says a lot. When there is reports of this yesterday and it’s getting amplified tonight. Peace.

Opinion: Abiy don’t want any friends…

Well, when you are in the trenches and gets abounded by everyone. You can either try to reach people with an olive branch and bring hope to the table. If not you can shoot- or go all offensive. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party decided to go out swinging. They have decided to use their authority and massively undermine the few allies they have.

Yes, diplomatic missions have evacuated their staff and non-essential staff from Addis Ababa. This has been everyone from Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America and also other Western powers well. The only African state who has done this and announced their departure from Addis was Zambia today. Therefore, plenty of diplomatic staff and envoys has now left Ethiopia temporary.

As the missions have emptied their staff. There is now reports of six released United Nation’s personnel and another 16 UN personnel are still detained by the authorities. This is a clear message of the state. To arrest UN staff and personnel shows how low his willing to sink his government.

The government is already in a violent and vicious war, which the PM and his army will answer to later. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) have used horrific means and been parts of serious atrocities. The state together with Amhara allies and Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) have used massacres and besieged the Tigray region. Therefore, lives doesn’t matter to this administration and only keeping power matters.

Abiy is a bloodthirsty leader and he has no scruples. He can bomb, use drone and attack civilian targets to get his will done. The Prime Minister just shows how far the government goes to get his way.

That Abiy arrests UN Personnel isn’t shocking. This state has done this to any sort of dissident and people who are independent of the government. The PM expects people just to follow him and be his “yes-men”. Abiy has arrested opposition or killed them. That is what he does… and been doing. The leadership of Oromo and elsewhere has seen that. The war waged at TPLF is just one out of plenty. Against the ones who are defiant to the Prosperity Party and the Federal Government. Therefore, Abiy has shown his “reformist” side.

Abiy is clearly not getting more friends or allies by arresting UN Personnel. Instead, people are seeing his vicious side and it gets exposed for it. Not only arresting Tigrayan civilians because of their ethnicity. Therefore, Abiy has shown his heart or lack thereof. Now, it is just amplified for the world to see. Peace.

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