
This month has really revealed the thirst of blood. The bloodshed and the reports coming from the Tigray Region is worrying some. There are so much speculation and conflicting information coming out. Therefore, there is key aspects to this.
One, the dismissed, the disfranchised and shunned local government, Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is in defence. The TPLF have been the ruling party within the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Defence Force (EPRDF), which is the former tormentor and oppressor of the Federal Republic. Therefore, if anyone knows the ticks of the political game. The TPLF knows and they also waged war to gain control of the Republic.
Two, is the Prosperity Party who is sending the army, Liyu Police and Amhara militias against the TPLF. The Prosperity Party is the ones left behind of the rebranded and consolidated EPRDF. This is way of the Prime Minister Ahmed Ali Abiy to gain more control of the government.
There is a talk of a third party in this conflict, but that isn’t verified. That the Eritrean Army is attacking Badme and other areas. These has been dismissed, but is still floating around. It is very hard to get the information. Therefore, I don’t know if it is true or not.
This is an effort made because of a constitutional spat between the Federal Government and the Regional Government. Also, a fall-out, which happened before that as the PM made the PP. While TPLF didn’t want to be apart of the that. Therefore, the grudges of old, as well as the leadership of PP in the new cabinet consist mostly of allies of the PM from the ANDM and OPDO.
Today, there is reporting of 6000 citizens fleeing from the region over to Sudan. This is Sudan News Agency that reports. There are reports of over 500 killed by battles between them. These 500 killed civilians has been used as propaganda for both parties. Claiming one or the other has killed them.
There is also the number of 2500 soldiers killed, but that is unverified.
In the midst of all this there is a purge on Tigrians citizens across the board. There is reports of civil servant, police officers and army commanders arrested for their ethnic background. Even taxi drivers in Addis who are suspended from doing their job.
There has also been arrest of 17 army commanders who disrupted the communications system and exposed federal forces to the TPLF. This was Military Top Officers who disagreed with the war and did reveal what was going on from Addis.
The state is also going after the media. This because the media is going against the “constitution” and isn’t following “rule of law”. Which is the whole reason for this conflict between PP and TPLF.
Today’s arrests includes:
Haftu Gebregziabher, of the Ethiopian Herald
Tsegay Hadush, of the Ethiopian Herald
Abreha Hagos, of the Arabic Al-Alem
Medhanie Ekubamichael of Addis Standard was rearrested today.
The Prime Minister is also stating in Amharic on social media that sun is setting on the Mekelle junta. This meaning the days are ending for TPLF. He also retorted on social media saying there would be no negotiations with them. He speak of their brutality, but not seeing his own. As it is not like this PM haven’t ushered in bloodshed in Oromia to be in power too. Therefore, the newest oppressor is lecturing the old on brutality. That is just stating mere fact.
IGAD, African Union and United Nations has pleaded for a cease fire. However, we know now that the PM will not stop until he has cornered and destroyed the TPLF. While the TPLF has no plan to lay down or die. They are planning to defend themselves. Therefore, this conflict will be prolonged and will be a bloodshed with huge numbers. These numbers are civilians and persons who will not return. That is how cheap lives are …
The Prime Minister has been asked to negotiate from IGAD and also mediate with Special Envoy Kalonzo Musyoka from Kenya. However, the PM has said no to these. With all of these actions. The Prime Minister’s legacy will be the bloodshed. The PM will be remembered for the airstrikes on civilians in cities in Tigray. The PM is issuing warfare in his own republic.
That is the reality of it all. It is a tragedy. Where people are dying and losing their lives as two parties are battling for supremacy. There is nothing good coming out of this. Only big-men trying to show hubris and overcome each other. Peace.


















