Ethiopia: Ezema and NAMa turns on the Prosperity Party

The decision to include regional special forces in different security structures and practical activities will be based on research. This approach has a great benefit to gather our economic capacity and improve the training, weapons and living conditions of our army. Understanding this, the process is being carried out in all regions with understanding and discussion. However, in some of the special forces in Amhara region, on the one hand, there have been acts of failure to understand the reorganization and purpose, and on the other hand, by the false information spread by the false news spread by the false agenda of destruction. Among the false agendas that are circulating, the reorganization program is only taking place in the Amhara region. How can the special force of the region be disarmed before TPLF is disarmed and others are found. These agendas are being breathed by forces that want to hinder the process” (FDRE Government Communication Service, 06.04.2023).

We are living in interesting times, as the Prosperity Party and the Medemer Terror takes to new regions. Just like the PP under Prime Minister Abiy has target Oromia, Ogaden, Afar and Tigray. It is now evident that his turning on the allies in Bahir Dar and Gondar. That is obvious, because the regime is using the brutal tactics it has done elsewhere. This is now being reported, the mass arrests, the abductions and use of lethal force on citizens. Therefore, the parties who has strong support in Amhara region is reacting and now turning on PP.

These two parties are the Ezema and NAMa who are part of the government. They have a minister each and have been a vital support of the government. These two parties has worked together with PP and dined with it. The two parties cannot now act like opposition when they are embedded with the PP. As long as PP was working to annihilate Tigray region and the TPLF. These two parties was on-board with the destruction, looting and possible genocide there. However, now that the same murderous tendencies and police brutality comes homes. It was wrong in Tigray and all the other regions… and it is wrong in Amhara as well.

Though it is interesting that they are so vocal about it and are called out by the PP party. If the two parties are sincere in their messaging and their statements. They should do more than just Press Releases. Since they are still dining with the PP and haven’t resigned from government. Meaning these statements are sort of hallow. However, it is still very unique that it happens now and that they are spreading this sort of messages for the world to see.

First is a snippet of Ezema before you can read the NAMa one.

We have confirmed from different sources that the federal government has made a decision to integrate regional special forces into federal and regional legal security structure. We have also seen the statement given by the government communication service yesterday evening on March 28th. This decision should not be questioned unless it is delayed. Regional special forces that have been set up without legal action in the past few years. It is appropriate and right to put them under the security order by the federal government. It is known that our party has been fighting for Ethiopian citizens for social justice (EZEMA) the reflection of the ethnic politics of the regional special forces to enter into a legal security structure, through various analytical documents and election debate platforms. This is the stance of EZEMA and the threat of Tigray region special forces on the Ethiopian defense force. Confirmed by the war they opened. Not only in Tigray region armed forces but also in all areas of our country. We understand administration boundaries. The question is that the origin of the Oromia, Somali, Amhara, Sidama, Afar and Benishangul special forces are clashing with each other. It is this situation is still going on in some regions. This has put an end to the sovereignty of the country besides hurting innocent citizens. Therefore, we support the inclusion of a regional special force that is established without the law and order of a region or tribe under a legal security structure” (Ezema – Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice, 07.04.2023).

Despite the notice given by the ruling party, our party has realized that there is a huge tension between the special forces of the Amhara region and the federal security agencies. The Amhara region special force has repeatedly performed country rescue missions. The defense force is a country’s shield that has made history as a reliable front shield and back gate. This reflected history is a fact that is trusted and known by the members of the defense force and the entire people of our country. The decision taken by the government to dismantle this force without adequate preparation, discussion, mutual understanding and trust and the way it is going to implement its decision is irresponsible and it will cause a lot of instability not only in Amhara region but also nationwide. It will lead the region and our country Ethiopia to another cycle of crisis. Our party would like to warn the ruling party, the federal government, the Amhara regional government and all regional administrations that this is a dangerous move” (National Movement of Amhara – NAMa – ‘A press release given by Amhara National Movement (ANM) on current issues’ 06.04.2023).

These two Press Release’s are saying the same thing and is a dissenting voice in concern of the PP. They are even speaking ill of the government, which they are part of. The PP are addressing it through the FDRE Government Communication Services. That is a compelling case that the PP is addressing the Ezema and NAMa this way. Especially, when we have seen how the parties have addressed the TPLF in the past few years. Their vilification was overboard, but it was fitting their agenda. Which was to eradicate and annihilate the Tigray region. That’s why NAMa and Ezema feels left out, because their goals wasn’t succeeded. These two parties wanted the war prolonged and with the weakening of Amhara. The Amhara allies and the parties who are based there feels the pinch now.

PM Abiy are ruthless and reckless. He can ditch allies quickly and make them enemies. The NAMa and Ezema should know this. Ezema wasn’t long ago a designated “terrorist organization” as part of the coalition was Ginbot 7 and Berhanu Nega was in exile in Eritrea. So, the leader of Ezema should know how fickle life in politics is and shouldn’t challenge a man like Abiy.

We have told that PM Abiy has unleashed the Medemer Terror. Now it is happening in the stronghold of these two parties. It isn’t happening in Oromia, Ogaden, Afar or Tigray. No, now it is coming home and the state produced terror is hitting home. That’s why the Amhara parties are worried that their power will weaken with lack of Regional Special Forces. They are worried that they cannot control or have the advantage of local soldier at their disposal, which has been used in the war on Tigray. The Amhara parties are worried they are the targets and the first one to be in the firing line in this conflict.

PM Abiy should also be informed about this… we know he is a brutal tyrant that has been proven over the years. Now the tyranny is on the rise in Amhara too. The part of the Tripartite Alliance who invaded Tigray. Now that their guards are down… they have become targets of the state. The Amhara elites should have seen the signs, but they thought they were supreme. Because, they all fought until recently for the same cause. Peace.

Ethiopa: Amhara Association of America (AAA) – Press Statement (06.04.2023)

Ethiopia: Amhara is now feeling the pendulum…

As a part of the Tripartite Alliance in war against Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the bloody civil war in Tigray region. Amhara officials and regional state was not only a supporter, facilitator and a staunch ally of the warfare. They used not only state resources, boosted their own defence, created own para-military unit “Fano” and used the Regional Special Forces as a part of armed conflict against the Tigray Defence Forces (TDF). After the peace-agreement, things has changed and fast.

The Amhara who was one part of three. Are now seemingly being treated and feeling the “law enforcement” that Tigrayans felts just months ago. After all the massacres, murder and looting in Tigray. The annexation of territories from Western Tigray. The Amhara should feel vindicated and a relief. Since they have not given up any land or territory to Mekelle or the regional state of Tigray. They are in a stalemate and still has power.

Alas, here is the trouble. The Federal Government are not only aiming to end the RSF, but also disarm “Fano”. That means Amhara will lose their military might and also ability to crush the TPLF like they wanted too. They are still seeing the TPLF as “terrorists” and doesn’t budge on their old grievances. Even as the Tigrayans are still lingering in detention camps and being detained for months on end without a trial. Just because of their ethnicity. Now the same state is targeting Amharas and they are feeling the pressure from the state.

Just read these!

“We are in today’s situation, not learning from the mistakes of the past, but we are putting a dictator who steps on the path of the previous administrations, who made human suffering and social chaos a political strategy. We Amharas are under a regime that forced denial of being Amhara to be a way of salvation. The situation we are in today is the time of ethnic cleansing by a system that has made mass killing and displacement its work. The time we Amharas are in is when our right to move, worship, produce wealth, live in any part of the country we allow and our natural right to live is being exercised by the Oromo ruling groups” (Amhara People’s Committee – ‘”Megabit 24 and the Amhara”’ 30.03.2023).

“These Amharas are being charged with a blanket ‘terrorism’ charges. These new rounds of abductions include scholars, political leaders, students, volunteers at Amhara Civic Organizations who are trying to alleviate the multi-dimensional problems Amharas displaced from genocide hotspot areas like Metekel and Wollega are facing. Generally, this well coordinated false flag operation is a known pattern of the EPRDF/PP governments where they carry out false flag attacks, or ‘foil’ pre-planned state led operations in order to charge their political opponents or simply detain members of targeted ethnic groups without charge” (Genocide Prevention In Ethiopia, 04.04.2023).

Just like Tigrayans shouldn’t be arrested because of their ethnicity. So shouldn’t the Amharas either. One wrong doesn’t make another wrong right. Wrong is wrong no matter what. The Federal Government was wrong in abducting and arresting Tigrayan people. Now the same government is wrong doing the same to Amharas. That is the gist of things and they are now persecuted the same way the TPLF was. It shows how rapidly things change and who can become the enemy of the state. One moment you where a vital part of an alliance and now you’re an enemy. That’s a compelling case and shows how paranoid the rulers of Addis Ababa is..

The ”Medemer” terror continues. The era of Medemer terror has not only been in affect in Tigray, Oromia, Ogaden and Afar, but also in Amhara. The Prosperity Party used “law enforcement” to force itself and consolidate power. Now the same happens in Amhara. While the Amhara Prosperity Party speaks of acting within the law. The laws has been used a means to silence, stop and hinder dissent from happening. The same is now happening to Amhara. The Amhara has seen this and been supporting the endeavours when it was against their enemies. Now the same structures and procedures is used against them. It just shows that PP and Abiy have no quarrels or boundaries to issue blanket statements or terrorise certain communities.

We know things are dire, when NAMa write this in a recent press release: “The decision made by the Prosperity Party is not acceptable because it put the cart before the horse. Basically, this issue should be looked at during the national discussion, not a matter that can be decided by one party executive committee. Especially since the peace agreement has not been implemented and the Amhara people are in great danger, trying to demolish the special forces of the region is seen as part of the effort to continue the current and danger that our people are in. In addition, Amhara region is a region where different terrorist groups are hiding security threats, so at this time, we should strengthen the security force rather than disarm and disarm our people” (National Movement of Amhara – Press Release (05.04.2023).

It’s all stating it and NAMa is an ally and part of government. They know well what is going on. Nevertheless, NAMa knows they are a minority and have little to no say in government. That’s why they did this Press Release sounding like an opposition. When they are part of the government itself. Because, they know what is happening in Amhara region and can feel the plights now. They are hearing the stories and knows what is going on. It is now happening to them, as it did to Tigrayans in the last two years. Now they are pinned with conspiracy, crimes and being a danger to society. Just because they happen to be Amharas. They vouched for this system and now the system is coming for them. I have a feeling they didn’t see it coming.

However, Abiy just showing his will to use force and settle old scores. He is now weakening an ally and the regional state that supported him. They were behind his war and now his going after them. Peace.

Ethiopia: Oromia Global Forum – Condemning the vicious attacks against the Oromo nation and rejecting the falsehoods, lies, distortions, confusions, and self-serving interpretations of history (30.03.2023)

Ethiopia: Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association (OLLAA) – OLLAA Alarmed at Escalating Tensions between Guji and Borana (31.03.2023)

Ethiopia: Issa Communities United (ICU) – Press Release (30.03.2023)

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – Regarding Recent Remarks Made by Abiy Ahmed Concerning Peace Talks (28.03.2023)

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Opinion: Redwan Hussein told the “silent” truth about the TPLF…

“As you are all aware, the TPLF was labelled as a terrorist organisation not because of ideological differences, a political programme, the TPLF’s possession of weapons, or the fact that it held elections. The TPLF was labelled a terrorist organisation not merely to make our defence forces feel more at ease in continuing the fight. To continue the war, we do not need to label TPLF as a terrorist group; we can already declare war on the basis of the constitution and military establishment’s decree. The defence is now fighting many armed groups in several parts of Ethiopia, including Gambella and Benshangul. However we have not labelled these armed groups as terrorist. Until recently, Only OLF and TPLF have been labelled as terrorists. For some time after the war began, the TPLF was not labelled as a terrorist organisation. The fundamental purpose for labelling the TPLF as terrorist is to control and weaken TPLF’s political and economic power, as well as provide better capacity to our defence and federal police” –Minister, National Security Advisor to the PM of FDRE, Redwan Hussein (22.03.2023).

There was some of us that questioned the timing and the adjusted labelling of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Just as the House of Federation ceased and revoked the designated terrorist organisation label of the party. The National Security Advisor to the Prime Miniser, Redwan Hussein told the blatant truth.

I am not shocked or confused. It was as I expected, because this war wasn’t a constitutional one or a “law enforcement” operation, which they claimed when they invaded the Tigray region in November 2020. No, it was to settle old grudges and consolidate power after the revitalized EPRDF became the Prosperity Party. The PM felt betrayed that the TPLF wouldn’t become part of the PP. That’s why the PP needed reasons to invade and annihilate the TPLF. Making them a terrorist organization was giving them more reasons to destroy, kill and possible commit to genocide in the Tigray region. They were fighting the TPLF and the evils of the region in this war.

The terrorist label was also to give reasons and boost the moral of the soldiers. It was also to get more legal justification for the war and the invasion of the region. That is what the National Security Advisor said. We are seeing it was a political gambit and done to justify the war. It wasn’t on the basis of how the political party operated or activities it was a part of. No, it was all done to strengthen the invasion and the war-machine itself.

This just shows what the “Medemer Terror” is all about. It just shows what the Prosperity Party is willing to do to succeed. They are willing to name-call and designate people or parties as terrorists, just to get ahead and justify a brutal or bloody war. That’s what the PP is up too. This is what the ruling regime of Abiy is doing and has done.

If you believe this people or their spin. They were willing to lie and define the “enemies” as “terrorist” just because they could and had the legal instruments to do so. Not, because the party or the TPLF fit the criteria. No, it was only done to boost their own moral and create more reasons to get rid of them.

That really saying something and I would never think anyone would state this. I thought it was this way, but Redwan Hussein just verified what we already knew. The PP just wanted selfish reasons to annihilate the TPLF. Because, the TPLF dared to rebel or renegade against the merger or consolidation of power of the EPRDF to the PP. That’s all it was and the “terrorist” label was just pinned on them to give the FDRE more weapons or more power to execute a brutal war. Peace.

Ethiopia: Ezema says the TPLF got rectified too early…

“It is only possible to solve problems through discussion and resolution if the parties with different opinions are willing wholeheartedly and there is confidence that the government’s power will not be taken by force. The TPLF did not want to accept these facts and declared war, on the contrary, Ezema firmly believes that the survival of our country is the priority, so both the party and its members stood by the side of their country and made sacrifices. We take great national pride in doing this. Today’s decision-making process is not timely and correct, and it does not bring lasting peace, relief and acceptance to the entire Ethiopian people” (Ezema, 22.03.2023).

No one should be shocked or in awe over the Press Release from Ezema party yesterday. Where the Ezema Party explain its position and how it dislikes the House of Federation revocation of terrorist organization status of the TPLF.

The Ezema Party has been a vocal supporter of the war in the North. Ezema has been a loud-mouth and didn’t want the war to stop. They wanted to prolong the conflict and continue to assault the region. Maybe the Ezema party wanted to revenge the TPLF over the 2005 election. Because there is old grudges and the party leader of Ezema has all the reasons to be bitter, because he lived in exile until Prosperity Party took away “Ginbot 7” terrorism label as well. Therefore, Dr. Bernehu Nega should understand this better than most. However, he rather wants to be on a warpath.

Just continue to read… from the Press Release:

“We would like to state that the ruling Prosperity Party and the government will be the main ones responsible for the national damage caused by the TPLF. The council did not confirm that the obligations according to the Pretoria agreement were not fulfilled, the TPLF is not responsible for the crime of treason committed against the people and government of Ethiopia, and those who have experienced the brutality of the TPLF’s war of arrogance, especially in Tigray, Amhara and The decision to delete the group from the terrorist list without giving justice to our people in Afar is a judgment that history will not forgive” (Ezema, 22.03.2023).

“It is this organization called TPLF that has made the people of Tigray region to be separated from their fellow Ethiopians and to destroy the country’s economy. To remove a group that has committed such a great crime from the list of terrorists unconditionally. It is an abuse of justice and national sovereignty. Freeing individuals and groups who have committed the crime of treason from terrorism without accountability and trust is a shameful act that cannot be expected from the powers that be in charge of the country” (Ezema, 22.03.2023).

The Ezema continues with the rhetoric and the dogmatic belief that the TPLF started the conflict. A story that Tripartite Alliance has been busy selling. Though the proof of planned troop movement, mechanical divisions, and other deployment around the borders of Tigray proved it was planned of the November 2020. Because no one was supposed to know that and that’s why the attack on the Northern Command just happened out of nowhere. Which is all a lie and something the Tripartite Alliance has been busy selling.

Yes, in this conflict and war, innocent people has lost their lives and plight on third party people. That has happened in the Amhara region and Afar region. Though the biggest pain and suffering has happened in Tigray. Where the battlefields, massacres and the steady conflict has been going on since the start of the “Operation Law Enforcement”. We are just supposed to forget the journey there and how this was all to consolidate power in Addis Ababa. Also, a means to retaliate and revenge old grudges from Bahir Dar and Asmara as well. That’s why Ezema is acting like this and doing it in the name of “Unity”.

If Ezema had gotten its way. The CoHA wouldn’t exist and the peace agreement wouldn’t have happened in the first place. Because the likes of Ezema wanted the war to be prolonged and settle old scores. That is the gist of things with the prior statements during the war from Ezema. They have been all out and defending the war. That’s been their gig, as the part of the government and ally of the Prosperity Party.

Ezema is just showing their spite and will for revenge. They are part of the political sphere, which wanted TPLF to be defunct and non-existent. Peace.