Ethiopia: The Full-Scale War has returned to the Tigray region

The return of war was eminent last week. As the reports of troops moving and encircling the Tigray region. There is now reports of starting attacks on the Southern Border. This being in the Raya of Tigray towards Kobo of Amhara Region. This is where the reports of movement of troops was last week.

There is reports that the Afar Regional Special Forces, Amhara Regional Special Forces, Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) with troops and mechanical divisions are part of it. In addition to that there are reports that the Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” is also part of the offensive. While there are speculations that the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) will attack towards the Adigrat.

However, it is now official a full blown war. The Humanitarian Truce is over and the meetings for possible peace-talks are also ceased. The ENDF did attack already last week and after they had stationed and been able to deploy enough troops. They have returned to the battlefield, as their goal it seems to reach Alamata inside Tigray region from the South.

Ever since the bombing of Dedebit on the 15th of August. There been a feeling and a tension in the air of a returned conflict. The ENDF and it’s allies only awaited for months to be ready and prepared for a new war. They didn’t launch the “humanitarian truce” out of concern to Tigray. No, they only stalled for time and barely let anyone enter under the siege. They didn’t let things back to normal or even allow humanitarian assistance to enter to be able to even cope or get anywhere close to the needs of the region. That’s why the region which is suffering from famine and starvation is hit with war as well.

That’s what the Federal Government, the National Government and the regime of Addis Ababa is serving the Tigray region. They are already in turmoil, under plights unknown to men and at a rate, which we cannot ascertain or understand. While that is going on… the bullets, bombs and soldiers are now coming for them again too.

The drones which is stationed in Afar region to haunt the possible positions of the Tigray Defence Force. Who are deemed to be stretched, not only on the Southern Front, but possible from all parts of the territory. As the ENDF and allies has several of entry points, which isn’t only in the air. They can attack from more than Amhara region and certainly with time… they will.

This here is continuing the conflict which was sparked in November 2020. After months under siege, with lack of basic necessities or even food. The Tripartite Alliance returns with a vengeance… and certainly they will not go away easily. That’s why mechanical divisions are sent, drones and brigades of soldiers. This is bound to be a bloodshed and be a merciless war.

As the annihilation of Tigray isn’t over in the eyes of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Who speaks of peace, but orders war. A man who speaks softly, but brutally kills the ones crosses his path. That’s why this is happening.

The Warlords have returned, the war has resumed and Tigray will be burning. Yet again. Peace.

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Ethiopia: TDF mobilizing around Chercher in attempt to invade Zone 4 in Afar region

Reports coming in indicate that Tigray forces today have been moving heavily armed contingents to the direction of Zone 4 in Afar Region. It is reported that a force with heavy weapons passed through the town Chercher heading to the direction of Zone 4 in Afar” (Dahlion, 23.08.2022).

So, after days of mobilizing troops on both sides of the borders of the Tigray region. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) has encircled the Tigray region from Amhara (North Wollo), Western Tigray, Eritrea and within Afar region as well.

The latest report is that the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) is planning to retaliate or answer the new offensive. They are heading in the direction of Zone 4 in Afar from Chercher. Raphael Tewodros also reports this. So, the state media is also saying it.

This here shows how the war is entering the North Ethiopia again. After the last week bombing of Dedebit. While the reports of ENDF mobilizing along the border as well. Therefore, this is certainly a well planned attempt now.

If not trying to out manoeuvre the ENDF. The TDF had a hard time in their last offensive in Afar region. As they were struggling to compete with the Afar Special Regional Forces. I wouldn’t think it would go any better now. That’s why you have to wonder… why they are deciding this manoeuvre now. Peace.

Ethiopia: The ENDF warns media about reporting on future army operations

Addis Ababa, August 23, 2022 (FBC) – Ministry of Defense has denounced some local media outlets that spread of misinformation and uncorroborated information about the National Defence Forces, warning them to refrain from their actions, and threatens to take any necessary legal actions, alerting the society not to follow such fabrications” (…) “The army is ready to ward off any attack with determination and caution, however, echoing negative and false information and disseminating the movements of the army through various means of communication consciously or otherwise will not be tolerated, added the statement, according to the Directorate’s statement. ENDF strongly warned that those who continue this act carelessly will face legal action; and necessary measures will also be taken on those who endanger the security of the country by stealing the secrets of the army, promoting the terrorist group’s agenda, declared the statement” (Fana Broadcasting Company – ‘Defense Ministry Warns Media Outlets Against Spread Of Misinformation, Uncorroborated Information’ 23.08.2022).

Colour me not surprised as the people are leaking videos of movement of soldiers towards the border regions of the Tigray region. There is reports of movements of soldiers into Eritrea and possibly being stationed on the Tigray-Eritrean border. It is also reports possible movements of soldiers to the Afar region and Western Tigray. If that is all true. Than the acts of November 2020 is returning. A full fledged war and encircling the Tigray region from all sides.

That seems to be the reason why the ENDF don’t want any of the information out. The news of the movement of soldiers is taking away the surprise factor. The Tigray Defence Force (TDF) can be more prepared and ensure they have manpower or even installations, which can defend itself in the possible new front-lines. This is why the ENDF don’t want this news out.

The ENDF only wants their statements and press releases out. It don’t want leaks or information out that makes their mission more difficult. That is understandable….

However, the news and reports are coming out from the border regions. It is being verified by local organizations, news outlets and others who are seeing it. This is voices the ENDF and the Addis Ababa cannot muffle or silence. We know the ENDF don’t want any news out and only wants talks of the “Peace-Talks”. While there been news of mobilizing for a week now and also bombing of Dedebit area on the 15th August 2022. Therefore, we know something is up and the ENDF isn’t able to hide that.

That’s why the ENDF has come with this warning ahead of possible new “Operation Law Enforcement”. The ENDF and the allies of the FDRE prefers working in darkness and not enlighten people on it’s actions. While they will blame the victims or the ones who die. That’s how they are working and we shouldn’t be shocked by this in August 2022.

The ENDF is just doing what it’s told. The Prosperity Party and their allies in Asmara and Bahir Dar is just preparing for another offensive. That’s why the state wants utter silence and the international community to continue to look at the Ministry of Peace or the Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission, which is sort of working or delaying any sort of meaningful peace by any means necessary. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Mass mobilization of the ENDF encircling the Tigray region

This is continuing the reports of last week. Then there was reports of soldiers getting into the front-line in North Wollo and close to the Tigray region. That is evident now, as more reports are coming out. Both from internal news sites and from regional organizations. This is evident and the supposed peace-talks are only shield to buy time to be able to regroup, and attack the Tigray region again.

These reports shows that the Tripartite Alliance is alive and well. They are preparing in coordinated efforts just like they did in November 2020. This is trying to prepare for battle on several of fronts from Eritrea, Afar and Amhara. That’s trying to stretch and weaken the defensive control of the Tigray Defence Force. While the Tripartite Alliance can also attack directly from the annexed area of the Western Tigray, which they never retreated from.

It is now very clear that the war is on the horizon… I wrote on the 17th August 2022 that “war was returning to Tigray”. I now feel very vindicated and the early reports of movement is now verified by several of sources.

Just read them here:

According to reliable sources, the TF, the ENDF, and the Amhara Special Forces are being mobilized and mobilized at a high rate, with the two sides deploying thousands of soldiers and mechanized infantry. This is done along the Tigray and Amhara borders, in (Al-Walgayit, Al-Hamra, Mai Sabri, Wag Hamra, Uday Arqai, and Raya Kobo). According to the information, the government army and the Tigrayan forces are transporting soldiers and heavy artillery from several areas and pushing them to the war zone. In the past few days, there were limited confrontations and sporadic shooting between the two sides was heard in the areas of Kobo, Walgayit, and Zarema / Uday Arkai. The state of tension and alertness has also increased in the west of Tigray, on the borders of Eritrea and Tigray, as Eritrea continues to mobilize its forces on the front lines, and at the same time is carrying out a massive recruitment campaign waged by its security forces in the cities. There is a growing possibility that large-scale fighting will erupt, given the high level of tension and high alert between the two sides” (Times of Sudan – ‘Heavy military mobilization of the Ethiopian government and the Tigray Defense Forces in the West Tigray region’ 23.08.2022).

BREAKING: Massive military build-up along Tigray borders. Sources close to Horn First News have confirmed that Ethiopia is mobilizing its ENDF federal troops towards Tigray region for a new scale military offensive” (Horn First News, 23.08.2022).

Ethiopian government forces are moving from Semara, through Galicoma, Afar to the Afar/ Tigray borders. Two drones were already stationed in Semera recently and another 2 have arrived to Semera today. It’s clear that Abiy Ahmed Ali is preparing for another genocidal war” (Afar Federalist Diaspora Coordination Committee, 23.08.2022).

We should soon expect a new offensive, in the manner of the “Operation Law Enforcement” in November 2020. They are moving the troops in sort of similar manner. Therefore, the peace-talks are just foil the international community. While they never formalized the “Humanitarian Truce” either.

So, the ones who believes the Addis Ababa regime had peace in mind. Well, I hate to tell you. But Prime Minister Abiy is a warlord and a bloodthirsty tyrant. He wants his enemies dead and prosper on their defeat. His retaliating and resorting to this… because the TPLF never wanted to consolidate power and he just thought it would be easy to annihilate it. That’s why he has besieged the Tigray region, ensured death, massacres and genocide. This will be his legacy… the internal wars, man-made famine and starvation as well.

Expect bloodshed, vengeance and more suffering. Not like there have been a moment or sort of changes in the situation for months anyway. The plight will just continue and be amplified. As the besieged region is attacked again. This time with lethal means and a pre-planned new offensive. Peace.

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