Ethiopia: Tigray External Affairs Office – Press Release on Ethiopia’s MFA Statement on the U.S. Government sanctions imposed on the Eritrean Government (14.11.2021)

Opinion: Obasanjo has an unforgiving mission in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 21, 2016 – Some of Africa’s leaders are responsible for instability on the continent because they have failed to manage diversity in their societies, the former Nigerian President, General Olusegun Obasanjo, has said” (TANA Forum – ‘Press Statement: “Some African leaders to blame for conflicts” – Obasanjo’ 21.03.2016).

Today Olusegun Obasanjo as the Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union for the Horn of Africa. One of his key objectives and mandate is to mediate in the Ethiopian conflict. Alas, he has a mountain to climb and it’s an unforgiving job. This is a position and a office, which isn’t for the kind-hearted. Since, the parties here are in the trenches and in a brutal war. They are not in this for a small token or to get global recognition.

Obasanjo is now meddling and intervening within a battle, which has become broader and wider than what the Tripartite Alliance anticipated. The alliance of FDRE, SOE and Amhara allies didn’t anticipate the formation of a broad alliance of nationalities to combat the Tripartite Alliance. Therefore, at this point, the war isn’t only Addis Ababa-Asmara versus Mekelle. No, it is much more wider and with the objective of rectifying the leadership structure of the nation.

This is why the African Union (AU) is late here and the talks is only stalling things. The mediator can drop a statement saying today: “I am optimistic that common ground towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict can be secured. The interlocutors I have engaged on all sides have stated their wish for peace, security, and stability in Ethiopia. The main point of difference between the actors is in the means by which they seek to achieve this essential objective. War represents a failure of politics. Thus dialogue remains the only reliable and sustainable avenue to peace. There is no military solution to the conflict and battlefield victory cannot guarantee political stability in Ethiopia. I, therefore, appeal to the leadership of all sides to halt their military offensives. This will allow an opportunity for dialogue to continue to progress. Such talks cannot deliver in an environment of escalated military hostilities” (African Union – ‘Statement on the Prospects for Peace in Ethiopia by H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo High representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Horn of Africa’ 14.11.2021).

It is like Obasanjo haven’t learned from his own experience. Just 5 years ago as a Tana Forum speaker or delegate. He spoke of the reason why we are seeing a war within Ethiopia today. The diversity and marginalization of certain groups is the reason for the conflict in Ethiopia. That’s because one man wanted to consolidate all power and use old grievances to settle it. He wanted to overcome the TPLF and by doing so hurt the Tigrayan ethnic group. This he got done by getting allies who has suffered, because of the leadership in Mekelle.

Deep down, I think Obasanjo know the difference and the difficulties here. The parties are not willing to really talk. These are just cordial meetings to buy time. We know the United Front against Prosperity Party is running towards Addis Ababa. This is just common knowledge as they are aiming to use arms to change the leadership. They are not trusting or having faith in negotiations. That’s why the former President is to hopeful in this manner.

I don’t see Abiy or Afewerki talking to Debretsion. I wish I could, but these have already vilified and gone total genocide on the enemy. They are arresting people for being associated or allegedly associated with either Tigray Defence Force (TDF) or Oromo Liberation Front (OLF). Therefore, seeing them talking or having a meeting seems unlikely. If the TPLF/OLF went to talk. I would be worried of arrests and authorities surrounding the venue. This is why the hope is very dishonest at this moment of time.

The talks Obasanjo was maybe positive and had a good vibe. However, those vibes will not change the matters on the ground. As the FDRE is going into a “survival campaign” mode and the TDF-OLA is slowly advancing towards their target. This is not a time or a moment of thinking these will give way. No party will earn on it and that would only salvage the reign of Abiy. A ruler, which is a warlord and someone who many wants gone. Therefore, if Obasanjo wants to save his term or if he wants peace. That is two difference objectives….

I don’t see the hope or the possibilities of quick or brief ceasing of military operations. That means an unilateral ceasefire, which means all parties would silence their guns. The Tripartite Alliance never did that and only played the facade of that. While they we’re still annexing Western Tigray and besieging the rest of Tigray region. Therefore, Obasanjo is too positive or naive. I doubt any of the parties will give way. These parties will fight to the death or until they have to go to exile. Peace.

Ethiopia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Statement on the US Government Sanctions Imposed on the Eritrean Government (13.11.2021)

Ethiopia: Tigray External Affairs Office – Statement by the Government of Tigray on Nefarious Foreign Actors (12.11.2021)

Ethiopia: The Global Society of Tigrai Scholars (GSTS) – On the Amnesty International Reports since November 2020: Methodological Problems (11.11.2021)

Ethiopia: TPLF’s stern warning that they will hold the government responsible for the genocide in the Tigray region

Today, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have released a Press Release/Statement translated to: “Tigray government says it will not be held accountable for any action taken by the people of Genocide”. This statement is a stern warning to the Prosperity Party and the Prime Minister. That the TPLF will take account of the actions made towards the Tigray Region. The ones responsible will be held accountable and pay their dues for the damage done. That is showing what they are wanting to do when the civil-war is over.

The TPLF isn’t giving any way and telling it as it is. Maybe that’s what is needed. Yes, the TPLF have their crimes of the past, but that should be investigated too. While the PP and the PM should answer for what they done in office too. Therefore, the ones calling TPLF terrorists and such. Should look clearly at the results of the “Law Enforcement Operation” and the humanitarian blockade for months towards the Tigray Region. The weaponizing of humanitarian assistance and creating a famine. This should all be answered in combination of arresting people for being one ethnic group and being associated with it. Because, that is what the state does and the ones ordering this should be investigated. That is needed to heal and also to reconciliation in the Republic.

It begins with:

It has been three and a half years since the brutal genocide of the people of Tigray by the fascist Abi Ahmed group, which has carried out and continues to commit atrocities against the people of Tigray. For the past three-and-a-half years, the Fascist Abyssinian group has shut down all of Ethiopia’s entrances and entrances and handed over many of the country’s institutions to foreign powers. Defense, security, etc” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front, 11.11.2021).

Here we see the TPLF going on a rampage. We know the Federal Government have blocked financial support and aid programs to the Tigray region ahead of the “Operation Law Enforcement”. We all know there was commandos ordered to assassin the leadership of the TPLF in 2018. Therefore, the Prosperity Party had planned this, but wasn’t able to pull it off.

It continues:

He should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for being a direct participant in the genocide perpetrated by the people of Tigray. Therefore, the foreign invaders and forces that have directly infiltrated the country through leadership, consulting and executions in defense, security and security institutions, as well as the one-year-old military invasion of Tigray and the genocide that has taken place in the country. The Tigray government strongly urges you to refrain from evil deeds and to leave the country” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front, 11.11.2021).

Here there is a need to contest, prove and show the evidence, which is fitted for the ICC. Yes, anyone who orders and participate in a genocide should be charged, indicted and be detained for the time the Courts see fit. That is needed and everyone with some sense would agree in that. The TPLF states about the Foreign Invaders and the ones that means is the Eritrean Defence Force (EDF). They are warning the Eritrean government and the EDF, because they participated. There been also hired military exporters and military equipment specialists who has participated in this war. As the ENDF have operated new drones and such. This had to imported and the ENDF need specialists telling how it works. Therefore, the TPLF warns these people… and want them gone. That is not strange, as the TPLF and the Tigray region have been the region who was hurt the most in this war. This was deliberate and their retaliation is natural in this sense.

Last words:

Finally, the Tigray government strongly urges the countries that deployed your fascists to refrain from their actions and repatriate them. Otherwise, the Tigray government and army will be held accountable by the international community and all stakeholders” (Tigray People’s Liberation Front, 11.11.2021).

The last is really saying the foreign invaders and Eritrean forces is asked to leave. If not the TPLF and the Tigray Defence Force has to violently let them leave the region. That is the message here. Yes, this is a message of death, but that is what the EDF and their allies has served in the Western Tigray as well. They just want to return their territory and control of it. While they know the EDF and allies has been genocidal and they want them gone. This is a war-cry and that is clear, but do they expect the genocidal forces to leave their weapons and just flee? No, I expect this to be a continued conflict, as long as the EDF and allies keeps their annexed territory.

The TPLF might seem violent here, but they have been violated by the invaders in the Tigray region. So, it is not like they we’re met with rainbows and friendly kisses. No, they were raped, killed and sent into refugee camps in Sudan. Therefore, we should expect either more pain or suffering. Since none of the parties will mediate or negotiate to gain peace. That is natural too, as everyone will loose face.

There is a need for healing, but the hurt party is organically wants to retaliate … and the TPLF has decided this. However, they are using these words, as an expression of anger and wanting this genocide to end. That is also reasonable, because the Tigray region and parts of it still violated. While they are advancing towards to Addis Ababa. The PM and PP needs to rethink they strategy now. Since, there will little wiggle room to redeem itself, if the TDF-OLA wins the war. At that point, the PP and PM will have to answer to TPLF and their allies. That is something … that most likely will come and the allies of the PM should be prepared for a hectic future. Peace.

Opinion: Abiy have united plenty of people against him

Addis Ababa, November 10, 2021 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Ethiopians can overturn current circumstances that are interwoven with biased approaches by various internal and external elements. “As proud Africans, it has never been more imperative we take back the narrative about our continent. As Ethiopians, the challenges we face are further compounded by bias” the Prime Minister noted. In unity we need to and we can overturn the challenges the nation is facing, the Prime Minister underscored” (Fana Broadcasting Corporation – ‘Ethiopians can overturn circumstances with unity: PM Abiy Ahmed’ 10.11.2021).

The actions of the past, the decisions and the policies made by the Prime Minister is why we are here today. This is why there are declared and united armed opposition against the ruling party and elite in Addis Ababa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has made his bed and he now got to sleep in it.

Abiy can now scream of unity and of being united. However, he has arrested, tortured and killed his enemies. Abiy haven’t wanted to have any talks or negotiations. The PM has appointed his men and selected his people everywhere. Therefore, this man isn’t a man who you can trust or think will listen to others.

Abiy is a warlord and a man who is willing to decree genocidal war and create a famine to prove a point. Abiy is willing to be a tyrant and arrest anyone who oppose him in Oromia. The PM is willing to make it impossible for the Ogaden opposition to organize and be a viable party in the Somali region. That is what the PM has done in office and he has never ceased with his tyrannical orders. Therefore, what is so unifying about this man?

Well, people are getting unified to get rid of him and stop his reign of terror. This is the man who is behind and the brilliant mind behind the ‘Medemer Terror’. He tricked the world for a minute, but shown his brute ever since. The leadership of Oromia can tell tales of bloodshed, torture, pain and continues suffering.

Abiy has ensured so many people despair and tormented their people. That is not only words, but a mere reality. This is maybe a “sacrifice” in his eyes, but others it was their whole life and their loved ones was never seen again. The PM have no trouble sending youths, retires and whoever “willing” to the front. Meeting a force with strategic minds and use of military tactics to beat a bigger armies. Even with all the odds against them… and advancing as we speak.

The PM went into all of this hubris and self-belief of a quick-brief victory. However, his one year in and losing more by every day. He cannot arrest anyone blinking twice or question his rule. No, if he does so… he will nobody to rule over and neither have any subjects to care about. Yes, he has supporters and a cultist following. Nevertheless, these delusions will take months to detox and treat back to reality.

Abiy has issued death, murder and genocide. The Prime Minister has ensured to get more enemies and less allies. The few he has will not salvage his cause and his rhetoric doesn’t do him any good. As the unification is only valuable for his cause and his orders. This unification isn’t about the people or the continent for that matter. Because, the unified message is for the “sacrifice” and the “campaign of survival”.

Abiy can see more people die to save his face. This PM is willing to send people as cannon-fodder and force them to the front to salvage his political life. The war is not over, but it coming closer to home. The PM has less places to hide and neither does he have the armies to overcome this now.

The PM underestimated the will and the ways of others. Now they are going collectively together to bring him down. The history will not be friendly to Abiy. The lives taken, hurt and people displaced because of this. Will always remember the Head of State and the ones who made this all happen. They know the PM and his government didn’t do the right thing. Instead, the “Law Enforcement Operation” will be a bloody conflict, which stain his legacy. He is lucky if he can runaway and not getting caught by the ICC in the future.

Abiy had the world by the balls and instead of doing good. He decided to go rouge to consolidate all power in his hands. The PM will be known for this and he speak of being unified, but people are getting for other reasons that he can imagine. They are getting behind the banner of getting rid of him and his tyranny. The people are not united to keep him in office. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Tigray External Affairs Office – Response to Amnesty International’s Report on Sexual Violence in Amhara Region (10.11.2021)