Ethiopia: After being arrested and detained for close to 1,5 year the PP plans to use them as shield [Jawar & Gerba]

The continued warfare in the North of Ethiopia continues. As the frontlines are changing day-by-day. While the Tigray Defence Force is moving ahead and the Tripartite Alliance is using all means, which has been reported that Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” have used several of World Food Programme trucks to move their troops. An allegation the ENDF and Abiy regime have used against the TDF. Another proof of the projections of allegations in this war, which have become too common and reveals their shady tricks.

Now… in Ogaden there is plan of conference, because the Federal Government wants to look legit and have support. This a government which haven’t even tried or acted within dialogue. So, this report shows how insincere this government is and hopes they can use political prisoners as shield for their mischief. That says it all…

Somali Regional President Mustafe Cagjar, who was in Djibouti for a heritage meeting, spoke as if he were unconscious without answering a number of questions. Mustafe does not have the consent or confidence to speak out on Ethiopia’s covert politics, nor does he have a political role in Ethiopia, only representing the region. On heritage conference Mustafe said that “in the last three years, Ethiopia has achieved stable economic development. In the past, the West used exaggeration to lie about the Ethiopian poor economy.” Musafe Cagjar’s speech is not intertwined and is off the agenda of the heritage meeting. Somali Heritage is a research institute that addresses issues related to the political interests of the Somali people. In his speech at the Djibouti Heritage Summit, President Mustafa Cagjar, in particular, explained that in the National Inclusive Dialogue announced by Abiy, it is understandable that the Prosperity Party has decided that the leaders of the Oromo opposition (Jawar and Bekele Gerba) will be released from prison to serve as a shield and to prevent the TPLF from invading Addis Ababa” (Ogaden Freedom – ‘Inviting Ethiopians and Kenyans to the Somali Heritage Conference is not worth it’ 14.12.2021).

After my calculation, the fellow Oromo leaders was arrested around 30th June 2020. Today which happens to be the 14th December 2021. This means that the opposition leaders from Oromia have been behind bars and charged with terrorism for about 533 days. They have been in custody for over 1 year and 5 months, close to 1 and half year.

This here is insulting and show how sinister the regime is. They hope to use these leaders to stop the gains of the TDF-OLA if they enter or are at the gates of Addis Ababa. Yes, at the moment the TDF and OLA is a bit far fetched, but the TDF have claimed thousands of troops from the ENDF have fallen at the front-lines in the recent days.

We know it’s hard to impossible to know the validity of that. However, what Cagjar is saying is the party line, unless Government Communication Service suddenly says this is “fake news”. Since, they usually tend to dismiss and distort all international reports on matter concerning the FDRE. Therefore, if they are silent and not saying anything. This most likely has some truth to it.

Just imagine, if the Prosperity Party and Prime Minister Abiy frees these two and other Oromo Political Prisoners, which have been detained indefinitely. We didn’t expect them to see the light of day until Abiy era was over. However, that is maybe an offer now.

Nevertheless, the qeerro and the people shouldn’t buy into this. Neither should any of the TDF-OLA alliances either. Since, this is just a trick and the public shouldn’t be fooled. They will just be released and return back the moment the momentum changes. This a strategic move for the long-con.

Where the professed leaders, which couldn’t stand or be eligible for elections. Suddenly, are powerful enough to stop strong armies from entering the capital. That is saying something about the popularity and the will to use any means to stay in power. First keeping them behind bars for own benefit and re-entering them to society to shield against other adversaries. That’s some spiteful actions and should be rebuked by everyone involved.

Jawar and Gerba shouldn’t accept this. The people should take it for what it is and this shows what sort of “dialogue” the PM and PP intends to have. It will only go skin deep and be for the benefit of Abiy. Everyone else is just toys at his disposal and in his time of need. That’s really it.

This warlord will not hold honest dialogue or peace talks. No, he just wants to be supreme and consolidate all powers by any means possible. Peace.

Ethiopia: Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association (OLLAA) – OLLAA expresses concern over Ethiopia’s targeting of journalists and activists (13.12.2021)

Ethiopia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Press Release (13.12.2021)

Ethiopia: Sudan & South Sudan dismiss the allegations of working with the TPLF (!)

If you know, now you know. This is becoming the live tale of the ancient proverb: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend”. If not Niccolò Machiavelli would be proud of the propaganda and the state apparatus of Addis Ababa. They are working on overtime with allegations, pseudo-sciences, and conspiracy theories, which is totally out of this world(!)?

The Prosperity Party and their affiliates are clearly working on stand-by and making up headlines, as the neighbours and Ministries abroad must refute. This is not good move or diplomatic for that matter. Claiming the foreign governments are supporting adversaries of the government, which are working to overthrow the current regime. That is a bad look and when it’s addressed. It only shows that the PP is on a fishing expedition and trying to find someone to blame for their losses.

Just look at this from Sudan and South Sudan.

Sudan:

“Hereunder SUNA publishes unofficial translation of the text of the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:- “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan followed up with astonishment the news published by the Ethiopian state Fana Broadcasting Corporate on December 9, 2021, in which it accused Sudan of supporting the Tigray Liberation Front, and also claimed that Sudan harbored and trained elements of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front to confront the Ethiopian government forces. In the face of these arbitrary allegations that are contrary to the truth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to affirm Sudan’s full commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and that what was reported by Fana agency is absolutely untrue and baseless. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan also calls on Ethiopia to stop accusing Sudan of taking aggressive stances and practices that are not supported by evidence on the ground, and would like to affirm that Sudan controls all of its internationally recognized territories and borders with neighboring Ethiopia, and has never, and will never, allow its use for any aggression.”” (Sudan News Agency – ‘Sudan denies Ethiopian accusations’ 12.12.2021, SUNA)

South Sudan:

“Addressing the media last Friday, Michael Makuei, Minister of Information who doubles as Government Spokesperson said the government of South Sudan has no ill intention to work against the Ethiopian government. He said the Federal Republic of Ethiopia had contributed during the struggle that resulted in South Sudan’s independence. “The people and the government of Ethiopia all these years have been standing with us and without the Ethiopians and the government, we would have not been independent today. So there is no way whereby we can say we are supporting the rebels to overthrow the system in Ethiopia,” Makuei said. “Not only that but even if what are our resources if we are unable even to graduate our forces now because of the absence of arms, should we give arms to the rebels and leave our forces,” he asked” (…)  “This we have to make it very clear and assure the government of Ethiopia that we are with them, that we are with the government and the people of Ethiopia and we will never work against them in any way.” (Jenifer Keji – ‘South Sudan denies backing TPLF rebels’ 13.12.2021, The City Review).

What is striking is that the party press of the Prosperity Party is inciting this. That the state media is coming with reports and articles claiming Sudan and South Sudan governments are supporting the adversaries in the conflict. That is striking and sends waves. It shows what sort of messaging and propaganda they produce. When these sorts of conspiracy theories get headlines and stories in the press. While the neighbours have to dismiss and refute the messages spread, because they know it isn’t true.

The most ironic thing about it, is that the regime in Addis Ababa have foreigners supplying drones, weapons, and technical expertise. The Addis Ababa regime have needed the support of Eritrean troops and intelligence. Therefore, the ones conspiring with foreigners to overcome an obstacle is during power and not the ones trying to take it down. That is the ironies of life and this conflict. And we know that the leadership of Addis has projected every sin and every claim of what they have been doing upon others. The sins they are committing is always others to blame and use as a shield.

Nevertheless, this saga will continue, and the PP cannot contain itself. This is what they do and what they are known for. Peace.

Ethiopia: Agew Liberation Front (ALF) – Press Release (12.12.2021)

Fascist Abiy Ahmed and the delegates of the country are doing all they can to make them out of the world, in heaven and on earth for one year. This traitor group is using everything they can and is putting fire on our people. This enemy is especially led by the leadership of traitors and is burning fire on our people . .
The peaceful question that our people have asked for for self-administration by their own responsibilities and self-administeration has led us to war by not accepting this peaceful question. What is happening in some areas is not understood, Agew is still burning fire on the people with the traitor group. Therefore, it has been taken for 30 years to separate our people from the oppressor in the previous region 3 politics, economy and social. The people of Agew will not forget that they have endured all these problems for ages. Our organization informs that the genocide committed by fascist Abiy and his former region 3 cannot escape anywhere. Fascists are facing defeat in all areas and are trying not to accept this defeat. Our brave army has started a new fight by military form in different cities with military art.
In the past few weeks, different decisions have been made with different forces for the sake of peace for the citizens, but the disagreement has started again by fascist Abiy Ahmed and his messengers.
It is our responsibility to bring the armed struggle network that the Agaw people started.
Our freedom for our survival
Victory for the people of Agaw and other oppressed people!!!
Agew Liberation Front

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.