Ethiopia: Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association (OLLAA) – Oromo Advocacy Group Publishes Report on Abuses Committed by Oromia Special Forces (26.04.2022)

Ethiopia: Tigray External Affairs Office – Statement in Support of the Oromo People’s Fight for Freedom (26.03.2022)

Ethiopia: The TDF is retreating from the Afar Region

Afar capital of Northern zone Abala being liberated from 3 month occupation of TPLF terrorist group! Afar people’s force crushed terrorist TPLF group in every front after full scale operation initiated. The Afar flag has been hoisted in capital” (Asseb Press, 25.04.2022)

A spokesperson of Tigray forces confirmed that the forces are fully withdrawing from the neighboring region of Afar in Ethiopia, saying that he hoped this meant desperately needed food aid could finally reach famine-hit Tigray, Reuters reported” (CTGN Africa, 25.04.2022).

The Tigray Defence Force in the latest offensive in the Afar Region lasted from January to April 2022. This is if the recent news are true. The Humanitarian Truce is a month old and with only about 150 trucks entering into the region. As the Tigray region is needing a 100 trucks daily to be able to cope.

The man-made famine and starvation is going on it’s second year and there only been small glimpses of hope. While that have never last or been sincere. That’s why if the TDF is retreating yet again.

The Tigray region is still entrenched. The whole Tigray region is far from liberated and neither is there any changes on the ground. The Federal Government has blocked most road, utilities, electricity and phone-lines. The hospitals is lacking supplies and the region is looted by invaders. They have destroyed factories and whatnot too. Therefore, Tigray Region is not only hurting agriculturally, but as a whole society and as a fabric of the Tripartite Alliance invasion of the region.

The Federal Government and their allies of Amhara and Eritrea didn’t’ come with good intentions, but came with ill mind. They came to burn, destroy, rape and kill. There wasn’t left anything left to chance and it’s obvious as the Federal Government only lets a drop in the ocean cross into Tigray. There is no real genuine will, while they are continuing to vilify the UN Organizations and Humanitarian organizations for not returning the trucks at the same time. As they have for months stopped all supply of fuel. I wish that was satire, but that is paraphrasing what the FDRE Government Communications Service press release of 23rd April 2022.

So, that the TDF retreats and returns home is good for the war-torn region of Afar. There are plenty of zones where there are thousands of displaced, destroyed and looted too. Where there warfare has caused horrific damage and countless lives have been taken. Hopefully, the humanitarian agencies can reach here now and help to normalize it there too.

However, the TDF wouldn’t go into Afar region, if the situation wasn’t dire in the Tigray region and their fear of a front-line within it’s own region. The Humanitarian Truce haven’t resulted in much. There isn’t any real goodwill and the it seemed to be called to create positive headlines, but not save actual lives. Alas, the TDF is doing what the Federal Government of them. Nevertheless, will the FDRE return the favour and hope they are just starving to death in their own homes? Because, it seems pointless, as the stalemate continues and the pledged brief “Law Enforcement Operation” of November 2020 haven’t resulted in the quick victory both Addis Ababa or Asmara wanted.

We can wonder how this one will play out. Now the FDRE, Eritrea and Amhara allies cannot use the reason of invading in Afar to block humanitarian aid. However, there will be excuses and they are vilified just for breathing at this current time. Therefore, there is little hope, but let see if it pays-off or is just ploy to create an option for a new offensive of the Tripartite Alliance to target Tigray at the heart, yet again. That would be a possibility when the offensive in Oromia is winding down. Peace.

Ethiopia: FDRE Government Communication Service – 74 trucks carrying food items and fuel are on their way from Afar, Semera to Tigray, Mekelle (23.04.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – Regarding the Ongoing Military Operation in Oromia, and Audio Conversation between Jaal Marroo and Jaal Sanyii (22.04.2022)

Ethiopia: United Front of Ethiopian Federalist and Confederalist Forces (UFEFCF) – Denouncing the intensified war waged by the Abiy Ahmed regime and its allies in Oromia (22.04.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – The Oromo Liberation Front statement on the Invasion of Wallo Oromo Civilians by the Government of PP and the Amhara Regional State (21.04.2022)

Ethiopia: The Government of National Regional State of Tigray – Open letter from the Government of Tigray to the Secretary General of the United Nations (20.04.2022)

Ethiopia: Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association (OLLAA) – Amhara Militias (FANO) Launch attack against Civilians in the Wollo Oromia Special Zone (19.04.2022)

Ethiopia: The Afar Region is a target and possible new front against the Tigray Region

Happening NOW! 150 containers of ammunition are entering Afar through the Djibouti boarder accompanied by 12 patrols, under drone surveillance. We must act now to stop the looming war. Heavy ammunitions are being stocked up in Semera and there are reports of 100s of soldiers getting deployed to Zone 4 (Afar/Tigray border) earlier today. Abiy Ahmed Ali is preparing yet another bloody war while fooling the rest of the world. We must wake up. Act Now!” (Afar Federalist Diaspora Coordination Committee, 17.04.2022).

Emergency food assistance immediately needed to avert famine and starvation the following towns of northern Afar:

❗️Dallol

❗️Barhale

❗️Konnaba

❗️Abaala

❗️Magaale

❗️Eribti and areas

❗️Other towns and kebeles in northern Afar under the TPLF occupation” (Afar Watch, 17.04.2022).

The Afar Region is in the centre and is carrying a blunt of the forces of the region. The reports however is stating that the Afar Regions Special Forces and the Pastoralists themselves is fencing of the invaders of the region.

The Tigray Defence Force has attacked parts of the Afar region for months now. While Issa-Somali militia continues with steady skirmishes. It is also alleged that the Oromo Liberation Army has attacked the region during the last few days. Therefore, it is the centre of the conflict and a hot-spot of atrocities.

While there is no proof of new enforcement or recruits sent from other regions to back the Afar Region up. Neither is there any reports of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) sending troops there. There was reports during March and early April of troops moving closer to the Amhara borders towards the Tigray region. While there has been no new advances or escalation thereof.

We know the state have announced their Humanitarian Truce with the Tigray region, but that is hallow and haven’t been substantial. With the knowledge and basis of former acts of the Federal State. As the “offensive” in the Oromia would wind down. There could be a possible a re-enforcement and re-engagement in Tigray from Afar. As the TDF is already there and they have a front-line there.

That wouldn’t shock anyone. The problems of the region is only becoming worse. As the Afar region is becoming a war-zone and a conflict area. Where the guns is never silenced. Where the battles are made and the homes are destroyed. Villages burned and people killed, as result of the senseless killing on all sides. The war is brutal and no one is left untouched.

We know this is happening, just like the Afar People’s Party reported on the 13th April: According to the fire that happened in Samurobi Geleelu Woreda, 162 residential and commercial shops have been burned down. Information shows that the estimated property of more than 56 million birr has been destroyed. And this has put the people affected by war, drought and cost of life in a worse situation. The Afar People’s Party expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the accident. I kindly request all the people of our country, charity organizations and international accident prevention organizations to extend their support to the families that have been affected by this Ramadan month” (Afar People’s Party, 13.04.2022).

This isn’t an isolated incident, as the war is ravaging and the conflict is hurting more people. That why zones, villages and towns are damaged. The various armed groups is creating this hostile territory and the Federal Government isn’t supporting the Regional State. They have moved possible ammunition for an offensive. But who knows when that happens and when they reinforce the ENDF there.

We know it is legit when Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” is sending brigades to the Afar region and the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) has sent troops too. When that happens. Then you know a counter-offensive against the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) is in the works and on schedule. Until then, the rumours are circulating and sooner or later something is happening. Peace.