Ethiopia: Ogaden – ONLF says the Prosperity Party has withdrawn itself from previous agreements…

Thursday, March 31, 2022 (HOL) – ONLF Deputy Chairman Dahir Mohamed Ali speaking at a meeting in Jigjiga, said that the Ethiopian government has withdrawn from previous agreements between Ethiopia and the ONLF. He said that the relocation of troops and members of the group had not been implemented and that the organization’s offices in most of the Somali regional government had been closed, according to the statement. appointed Vice Chairman of ONLF. He also said that they will never allow the destiny of the people and the interests of the people to be pursued by anyone else” (Somalia Link – ‘ONLF: “We will not allow ourselves to be told that we are in the interest of your people’ 31.03.2022).

We know that during the reign of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali have been tormenting for the people of the Somali Region or the Ogaden in Ethiopia. The Prosperity Party has like it’s predecessor used the authorities and Liyu Police Force to silence dissidents in the region. There haven’t been any openness or peace.

Instead the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) and others has been targeted in the Ogaden. The are indications of extra judicial killings, pre-emptive arrests and detaining without trial. That is how the authorities are using their power and take control of the region. A region which has puppets and an imposed leadership over it.

The ONLF and other Somali Region parties haven’t been in the talks or been considered of late. The Congress of Somali Cause (CSC) is also a proof of that. Ogaden isn’t really represented by their own representatives, but instead just cronies of the regime in Addis Ababa. That’s why ONLF can speak out like this.

However, doing that doesn’t come with costs. The ONLF have people arrested and the authorities have blocked rallies. It is not allowed to operate like a party and that’s why it didn’t participate in the recent election. Just like other parties didn’t do as well. So, it is not like ONLF is alone with that. But only showing how the PP is acting and behaving in power. They have no bounds of using it against their dissidents. That’s why the PP and the Federal Government has withdrawn itself from the previous agreements. Since then they have no issues to decree and order the crackdown on ONLF. Instead of actually being in dialogue and trying to find balanced measures, which everyone could live with. 

The Somali Region Local Government is more into getting more influence and riches, than actually serving the communities. That is how they are acting and this is why the voices of the region is silenced on the regular. Peace.

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – The Oromo Liberation Front statement on the passing away of Former OLF Chairman Mr. Gelasa Dilbo (31.03.2022)

Ethiopia: The FDRE will blame the enemy no matter what… [Humanitarian Truce 2.0]

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia or the Government of Ethiopia will target the enemy or enemies, because we know the Prosperity Party and ruler Abiy Ahmed Ali have no interest in accountability or transparency. This man only like positive publicity while we are not supposed speak of the ill.

We are supposed to believe this recent “Humanitarian Truce” which was announced out of nowhere. It has been days and no sort of humanitarian convoy has reached, been close or even gotten the pictured in Mekelle. No, there has been no proof of it and only empty words.

This is empty suits of Addis Ababa who thinks they can trick the world after holding a tight grip on the Tigray Region since November 2020. We are are now in the end of March 2022 and soon April 2022. Therefore, the months are running, the seeds are not put in the soil and the man-made famine is prepared yet again. The lack of food and nutrition. The hospitals running out of medicine and such too. The region is blocked from the phone-lines, water and electricity. That has been going on and nothing has been done.

While the Ethiopian government are blaming the Tigray Defence Force being in Amhara and Afar region. Meanwhile the Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” and Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) have annexed Western Tigray. Which they have controlled since November 2020. It is not like they have left or ever leaved this part of the Tigray Region.

It is also reported that there been movement of troops to various border points of the region. This is a part of getting friendly headlines abroad. While they are preparing a new offensive against Tigray. That is how things are looking and the FDRE with their allies has done the same before. This isn’t a new trick, but repeating it in 2022.

The FDRE has weaponized humanitarian assistance and in general prepared a region to starve and die out of lacking food. A food insecurity that has been made with bureaucratic hurdles, road-blocks and all other tricks in the book. This has been made possible, because the will of regime is there to make it impossible.

This is why the recent press releases on the “Humanitarian Truce” is one sided. The FDRE never did talk to the stakeholders and never considered talking with the other parties. They are just blaming the enemy and not considering their own grievances. If there is supposed to be talks and negotiations. Then the FDRE would need to concede and give way to the regional state government of Tigray. However, that is not something there is any intentions of doing. Instead, their national dialogue and commission is hallow, if not “Hot Air” without any stipulations or participation of the ones that is needed to make it genuine.

That is why I believe this truce is made to prepare for a new offensive. Since, the FDRE is preparing the armies in the regions of the front-lines and not doing anything to ensure the humanitarian convoys could reach Tigray. Therefore, the Abiy regime is used to lie and this is a BIG FAT LIE. Peace.

Ethiopia: FDRE Government Communication Services – Statement by the Ethiopian Government on the Current Situation of Humanitarian Aid (29.03.2022)

Ethiopia: Afar Federalist Diaspora Provisional Coordination Committee (AFDPCC) – Statement by Afar Federalist Diaspora Coordination Committe on the Ongoing Conflict (28.03.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front/Army (OLF-OLA High Command) – State-Sanctioned Ethnic Cleansing of Oromos Has Continued in Benishangul Gumuz (28.03.2022)

Ethiopia: Tigray External Affairs Office – Further Updates on the “Humanitarian Truce” (28.03.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) – Statement by the Participants of the Second General Assembly of the Oromo Federalist Congress (27.03.2022)

Ethiopia: Credible reports of a new offensive towards the Tigray region [and was the “Humanitarian Truce” a shield for international spin?]

There are now reports that on three fronts encircling the Tigray region. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) has sent soldiers by buses to re-group and strategically prepare to attack the Tigray region. The Tripartite Alliance has been silently awaiting the right time after leaving parts of the Tigray region last year.

In the “Survival Campaign” they entered the region, but didn’t continue to Mekelle or re-invade like they did in November 2020. Now in the end of March or early April it is maybe scheduled a new offensive to not only control Western Tigray. Which they have had under their reign and with the help of the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF).

The Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” might return together with ENDF. Which wouldn’t shock anyone, as they have promised to defend the “motherland” and attack their enemies. The enemies being the Tigray.

If the reports are true… just like Ceasefire was announced as the state was losing grip and lost on the front-lines at the time. Now, they could use the headlines and news-cycles of positivity to shield itself from criticism. As the FDRE and ENDF could gear up on the borders for another way. Because, they have had the time train and re-structure the army. The reports are stating up to 230 buses has been directed from Dessie to Kobo. 

Since there have been no humanitarian convoy or any sign of aid to the Tigray region after the announcement. Neither, has there been any talks with the stakeholders or the ones in conflict. Meaning, it was an empty statement made for headlines and not the reality. To spin the news in positive favour and trying to overlook the realities on the ground, which is very dire … a man-made famine, starvation and people dying over lack of medicines. That is what the state has delivered the Tigray region for months upon end since November 2020. Therefore, as I suspected… it was a smoke-screen for something more sinister.

The FDRE and their allies was gearing for war. They are now sending troops and military equipment to different fronts. Preparing for another “campaign” or “offensive” to end the Tigray Defence Force… alas… that they have tried a few times already, but to no avail.

We should expect soon orders and a full scale attack on Tigray from the Tripartite Alliance. That is on the horizon and there will be another bloodshed in the name of the Peace Prize winning Prime Minister Ahmed Ali Abiy. Peace.

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