Ethiopia: University of Gondar letter to Ethiopian Diaspora Community – “Requesting for Support” (11.12.2021)

Ethiopia: The TDF advances in North Wollo again … [and taken Lalibela again]

The Tigray Defence Force (TDF) have returned and taken over Lalibela in North Wollo in the Amhara region. This is happening after the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and their allies took over the UNESCO heritage site on the 1st December 2021. They just held the territory for 11 days before the TDF returned. Clearly, the ENDF and the tripartite alliance wasn’t that strong.

This is a sign of the war is far from over. As the last two weeks has been filled with victories and territory going back into the hands of the state. The Prime Minister just proclaimed on the 8th December 2021 that the first phase of “Operation for National Unity in Diversity”. Which was a reason for him to return to the office and celebrate the reason victories.

That TDF is returning this quickly shows the weaknesses of ENDF and their allies, which is the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) and Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano”. They also have the regional special forces doing their bidding too. Not to forget the civilians who are turning into combatants when the TDF enters a territory.

What is clear now is that the ENDF doesn’t have total control, neither is their front-lines solid. If it was the TDF wouldn’t have turned Lalibela this quickly. Agew Liberation Front (ALF) was also participating here and this show local resilience against the central government. Therefore, it isn’t only the TDF doing this.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali ‘counteroffensive’ is already contested, as it can this easily be returned. I wasn’t thinking the TDF would get this far so quickly. Because, the ENDF and allies seemed to be rushing into Mekelle soon. As they were getting closer to the borders of Tigray region. Not only blocking the TDF entering Afar region, but loosing all territory in Amhara region.

Now the TDF has taken control in the zone of North Wollo and Lalibela. That shows the Tripartite Alliance isn’t as strong as they made it out to be. The TDF has humiliated them and shown strength. The ENDF, Fano and EDF isn’t able to hold territory. That is obvious and this war will be long. Not a brief and quick operation. However, this will take time.

What will be striking how the TDF … and their allies moves ahead. As the ENDF and allies are using drones and air-force to defeat the guerrilla tactics. They are using conventional methods, while TDF are using other means to their end. Peace.

Ethiopia: Somali State Resistance – A statement given by Somali State Resistance (03.12.2021)

A statement given by Somali State Resistance.
After the establishment of the Somali State Resistance (SSR) has discussed extensively and consulted with federalist forces on how to solve natural and man-made disasters that have been caused by the Somali people, it will be remembered that he has signed an agreement with eight other federalist and federalist forces in Washington DC. Therefore, it is not a matter of time to save the unified forces that are leading the country in the wrong direction. So, our organization Somali State Resistance is standing by the Somali people more than ever before, we are working hard to fulfill the government of Abiy Ahmed and his envoys.
The Somali people are in a problem that has never been seen in the past three years. A large number of animals are dying due to heavy drought in the region. Human life is passing easily like this. On the other hand, the ethnic conflicts that have been organized by the regional government can be seen widely. Conflicts from the neighboring regions have caused a lot of destruction of people and property in our people, displacement and social crisis.
The government led by Mr. Mustafe, instead of serving the people, Abiy Ahmed and his followers, who are trying to bring the country back to the previous system, have been blamed in history by proving their mission to serve the people. On the other hand, the Somali politicians and intellectuals who have a high number of people are being jailed for the state of emergency. It has been a long time since the Somali people are not equally beneficiaries and participates in the development of the country, especially the opportunity to make their voice heard rather than getting information at the time of the time. “NABAD TV” the only private media that was opened by Somali people to solve this problem has been banned illegally and many of its journalists have been arrested and beaten. Our organization strongly condemns this organization and we ask the journalists who are in prison to get their right face. The corruption that is not there in the region, Lugam, and the problems of good governance have become a high cost of living. Therefore, our organization has been working with different forces to solve the mentioned problems and many other problems and prepared their own map, our people have been making preparations to decide their own opportunities and are now heading to the final chapter. Therefore, we don’t have the belief that the situation in our country will be solved by a few forces, so we all have to contribute and support. So we present our call as follows.
Dear respected people of Ethiopia, our country is on the verge of destruction by the fascist Abiy government and its comrades. Murder, displacement, imprisonment and robbery has continued their daily routine. Therefore, you have to shoot this dictator with your hands that helped to destroy the system.
Dear Somali people, first of all, Somali people living in the country and abroad, you have felt great joy for the unrestricted support you have given to our organization. We have no doubt that you will be ready to stand by our team and take the struggle to the end.
Your struggle to get rid of the unitary actions that have been threatening you for years is not unforgettable. We call on you to do your responsibility by resurrecting your heroic history and to free yourself from this dictatorial system and line up with the federalist and federalist forces. Abiy’s servant Mustefe, who was sent on the other side, has been exposed by his efforts and protests that he made to participate in the war that is not married by the hero Somali special force. You still shouldn’t allow him to go into a war that doesn’t care. Therefore, in order to prepare yourself for the next struggle and follow the directions given by our organization, and to ensure our constitutional right to separate our people’s own right to self-determination and self-determined.
On the other hand, the drama that is the natural resource of the Somali people and the cheap political game of the fuel that is being made by Mustafe and Takele Uma should stop. In this project, a large number of innocent Somali farmers have been displaced without any money and rehabilitation, property has been affected by dangerous environment, they have become victims of various diseases. We strongly condemn the propaganda that is being used only for media use. We want you to stop the contempt for the Somali people and pay the money for the affected families.
Dear Somali youth, elders of the country, merchants and government employees, intellectuals and political party members, from the economic development and peace in our country, it has been changed to a daily dictatorship and a war zone. Therefore, we have no doubt that you have a great role in destroying the unitary crisis that has been faced. So, we have no doubts that you have participated in every field of the Fascist. We call on you to contribute your irreplaceable contribution to destroying the land. We will deliver.
Finally, the special forces and security forces of our region will give attention to the peace and quiet of your surroundings and be ready for the next mission. We would like to remind you that you don’t use the system that is approaching. We invite you to follow the direction our organization SSR is going to take and take responsibility for the future of the Somali people.
Somali State Resistance
Thursday, April 24 2014

Ethiopia: Tigray External Affairs Office – Press Statement on alleged warehouse looting in Kombolcha (10.12.2021)

Ethiopia: Abiy’s Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission is a meaningless joke

Today, the Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali after his third official day back-in-office. Has now issued a statement and proclamation of establishing the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, which will work for a national consensus and a common ground on national issues through inclusive dialogue and consultation.

If you read this in 2021, it’s hard to believe the Prosperity Party and it’s allies will open an inclusive dialogue with anyone. Abiy is the 7th King and the one who is a ruthless ruler who wants to have consolidated all power by any means possible. The Prime Minister has launched and established an ‘Ministry of Peace’ but still waged a bloody war. Therefore, launching a Dialogue Commission seems pointless at this point.

The ones believing that he will talk is fools. The PM will only trick the ones he needs to consult and find ways to silence later. This man has only used ‘Medemer’ to benefit him and his allies. There isn’t a unified idea or ideals. The state is working directly with Amhara nationalists and supporters their causes. The PP and the PM works closer to Asmara, than everyone else.

Abiy is maybe able to fool the ones who has bought everything else he has sold since he took power. They will believe that is legit as well. While journalists, Tigrayan ethnic people and opposition leaders detained. The ones who dares to question PP and the PM is in trouble.

I doubt the Oromo leadership will be released, neither do I trust he will talk to others who is adversaries. It would be good to see Mohammed Jawar, Eskinder Nega and Bekele Gerba in the dialogue, but I cannot see that happening. Neither see the leadership of Tigray or the ones in Ogaden.

The PM will use NAMA and Ezema. I cannot see how he would talk even with Balderas. Therefore, this Commission is only for the facade and not a reality. There is no prospect or real incentives to make a difference, because that would mean that Abiy would humble himself. The PM isn’t the character to give way or trying to find measures with others. He just want to win and doesn’t care how he does it.

This launch and establishment will be as fake and fraudulent as the ‘Ministry of Peace’ which has been more active in supporting war; than actually making peace or supporting causes to create peace. Therefore, Abiy is too late with this one… it is not believable and only the naive will buy into this cheap trick. Peace.

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front/Army (OLF-OLA High Command Press Release) – No Power under the Sun can stop the Oromo Struggle for Freedom! (10.12.2021)

Ethiopia: Oromo Federalist Congress-Global Support Group (OFC-GSG) – The current official campaign, declared as ‘Zemecha Menelik’ that barbarically massacred the Karayyu Abba Gada and his team in East Shewa zone is the second coming of the orginal operation by Menelik II in the late 1800s (08.12.2021)

Ethiopia: Abiy have returned to his office [and bashes himself in glory]

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali have returned to his office after a two-week counter-offensive, which has resulted in a massive advance for the Tripartite Alliance in the conflict. The amount of territory captured in Amhara region and closing the Afar region for the Tigray Defence Forces (TDF) says it all. The TDF-OLA alliance have had set-backs and they say they have strategically retreated. We don’t know what the game-plan or the reasons for this, but currently the Tripartite Alliance is steamrolling ahead. Because, of that … it might give reasons for the PM to return and demote the acting PM Demeke Mekonnen for a while.

“In this case, I have finished the first chapter and I have returned to office for a while, today and in the future, our enemies will continue to fight, leaving the path of hatred and hope, and choosing the path of love and peace” (Abiy, 08.12.2021).

He has finished the first chapter, but the PM was on the final stages of Operation Law Enforcement in the November 2020. So, we don’t know how long this chapter is or if this is just a ploy to sell more hope to the masses. Since, there been so many offensives and so many endings of this war. Therefore, it is hard to take this man seriously in December 2021.

“Our desire is always peace and love. We have been working hard for the implementation of the implementation of our need for Ethiopia’s unity to be protected and prosperous. But by not accepting the peaceful alternative that we have been presented repeatedly, by stepping out of our new political culture, by not counting the patience that was made to prevent the wrong and wrongdoings, by trusting the mouth and support of some foreign enemies, the terrorist TPLF was with the tax embezzles and causing danger to our country. Those who didn’t know Ethiopia until it seems that things are over and over were left with fear and fear. There were internal and external bodies who tried to scare us, afraid of us. Our child was a lost, and our pit felt like it was broken. Only those who know the secret of Ethiopia’s victory, it was a nature that they stood with perseverance till the end” (Abiy, 08.12.2021).

Abiy continuously and as a routine tries to sound like a man of peace, but we know by now that a lying warlord. The PM is acting like he wanted peace, but he was the one who issued the war and prepared for it. He coordinated and prepared the armies, militias and participated with the Eritrean forces to invade Tigray region. That was clear, just like it was clear that he wanted to assassinate the TPLF leadership in 2018. Because they weren’t part of the plan to consolidate all power within the Prosperity Party, which is something the almighty uncrowned 7th king will not mention.

“According to our plan, we have completed the first chapter, “Operation for National Unity in Diversity” in two weeks. You have made a wonderful story to tell our children by the sacrifices you made by the military forces, the regional special forces, the members of the federal police and the local militia and armed forces. All those of you who are in the middle of the field, you have seen with your own eyes that you are the precious wealth of Ethiopia” (Abiy, 08.12.2021).

The Survival Campaign has been renamed and become a pledge for unity, but a unity for who? The ones behind the banner of Abiy or the ones who fights against fascism? Because, the state itself is still at war with itself and has plenty of region enemies. As well, as the state has foreign entities aligned with itself and they are willing to do the combats for them. These are the ones violating its territory and tuft. That should worry the PM, but he is just busy going after the Tigray and not considering the other enemies he has on his soil fighting his battles, which is a sword that he in the end might not control. As the Asmara and Eritrean forces follows the command of Afewerki and not Abiy. He must be loyal to them and also just follow suit when the Amhara militia “Fano” does it’s work across the Republic.

“Especially during the survival campaign, we should continue making the unity of Ethiopians our wealth till the end of the world. In rural and city, in the country and abroad, in front and in front of our door, we are achieving one goal. We are hanging her from a place where no one can stand up and bring down Ethiopia. Let’s defend divisive ideas so that our unity can be developed. Let’s stand against the patriots of victory. Let’s read the faces of those who want to make things easier for us in our struggle. Let’s shame the opponents who are trying to make the victory we got together by fighting together and getting together. Ethiopia is the winner. We will not accept anything less than this” (Abiy, 08.12.2021).

He wants to string everyone along and be a big, unified group, alas he has undermined and sought after the ones not following his plans. These being the leadership of Oromia, Tigray or Ogaden. This man can easily ambush and silent them. So, these ideals and “medemer” theories are only for the books, because these words are hallowed and the foolish trust it. At one point he might bow to you, but in the next one he will shoot you. That’s the kind of man Abiy is and he has shown that to the world. Therefore, he needs the recognition not only in Ethiopia, but everywhere else.

“Even though the test we faced has caused us many difficulties and problems, it has brought us opportunities that we can’t get. Instead of the challenges we faced, we will focus on our opportunities and make Ethiopia a strong country that is capable of in all fields. Ethiopia would like to thank those who stood with us during our trials and supported us in the world square. I believe that we will soon return to our development agenda with full strength and to build Ethiopia on a firm foundation” (Abiy, 08.12.2021).

It is a fact and truth this was difficult for him. There was little to no positive signs. I don’t know if the expertise and merchants of death from abroad that saved his campaign. Because, there was little doubt or real optimism in the start of November 2021. The need for drones and other technical equipment has surely salvaged his campaign in combination with the usage of Eritrean troops. Therefore, the ENDF is a weaken entity, but the advances is boosting the PM’s ego. That is proven now. He can conclude another chapter and go back to the office.

Though, he has been to fresh and clean to be long in the dust, the dirt and in the frontlines. That’s Hollywood or Nollywood, but not warfare. A man who’s on the battlefield don’t have a clean fatigue but looking like he tasted the dust or dirt. That’s the just way life treat you and it’s unforgiving on the frontline.

Abiy can look like he has succeeded. Just like it looked the same when he was on the plane and ready to be the King of Mekelle. However, time will tell, if this is all a façade or the TDF have really lost grounds. At this very moment it is hard to tell, and you can just wonder… since this war is far from over. Peace.

Ethiopia: Ogaden – World Food Programme and Somali Regional State – Joint press statement on impacts of drought in Somali Region (07.12.2021)

Ethiopia: World Food Programme (WFP) – Millions could fall deeper into hunger as WFP faces unprecedented funding Gap in Ethiopia (06.12.2021)

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a major funding shortfall over the next six months threatening its ability to meet the critical food and nutrition needs of millions of food insecure Ethiopians and refugees.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, December 6, 2021 – WFP has a funding gap of US$579 million to deliver life-saving food assistance and livelihood support activities to 12 million people in Ethiopia over the next six months. This includes US$316 million that is urgently needed to deliver emergency food and nutrition assistance to 3.7 million people in northern Ethiopia over the next six months.

The Government of Ethiopia, WFP, and other partners are struggling to alleviate the country’s hunger crisis. The extended combined effects of conflict, drought, flooding, desert locust invasions, market disruptions and high food prices, and the COVID-19 pandemic have left an estimated 13.6 million people food insecure.

“Timely and complete food and nutrition support is critical to alleviating the suffering of millions across Ethiopia. In addition to the severe challenges facing conflict-impacted populations in many regions, we are deeply concerned about climate-related vulnerability and food insecurity in dry lowland areas,” says WFP Representative and Country Director, Dr. Steven Were Omamo.

“There is food available in the country. But if WFP doesn’t receive commitments of new funding in the coming weeks, we will be unable to purchase and mobilise this food to prevent millions from falling into severe hunger and hardship by early next year,” warns Dr. Omamo.

Record-high levels of acute food insecurity are expected in Ethiopia through at least mid-2022, with northern, southern, and south eastern parts of the country of highest concern, according to the latest Ethiopia Food Security Outlook (FEWSNET, October 2021 – May 2022).

In northern Ethiopia, the food security situation in all three regions of Afar, Amhara and Tigray is already critical and will worsen if conflict-induced interruptions to humanitarian aid continue. The impacts of ongoing conflict – including continued disruption to trade flows and minimal economic activity – will come on top of already significant losses to food and income.

Ethiopia’s southern and south eastern pastoral areas are facing a third consecutive below-average rainfall season, with an intensifying drought causing significant livestock losses, wiping out fragile livelihoods, and worsening food insecurity through mid-2022.

International donor partners have stepped up and committed more than ever before to WFP’s response in Ethiopia, but the level of funding has not kept pace with rising needs. Funding shortages have already forced ration cuts for some 710,000 refugees across the country and 2.4 million food insecure people in Somali region. Refugees are now receiving 60 percent of the required kilocalories per person/day while food insecure families in Somali region are receiving 10 percent less cereal per person, per month.

WFP’s staff are guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, and independence. WFP is working throughout Northern Ethiopia with the Federal government and regional authorities to reach populations affected by the conflict, wherever possible, and calls on all parties to respect the organization’s assets, staff and commodities, and access to areas of need.