Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF-ABO) – The heavy war crimes that the army of Biltsigina and Fano have to be condemned by any body (18.06.2024)

The Oromo Liberation Front (ABO) has been repeatedly under the administration of Biltsiginaa government soldiers and those who were trying to rob the land and property of Oromo people. It is known that it is known that it has been a long time that they are trying to steal the lands and properties of Oromo people. Specially in Oromia regions that are bordering each other like East Wollega, North Shoa, East Shoa, West Shoa and other special zones of Oromia, Amhara and Benishangul, Wallo and Matakal, the war is giving cover to the Biltsigina, robbing our people’s property, fleeing from the villages, and killing the lives of civilians. It has been a while since they have done daily work.

Again in the center of Oromia west Shewa zone onna nonno kebele called Kondala on 07,10,2016 ALI or June 14,2024 because of the wildfire act they did on our people (RIB) and the armed forces of Fano have opened on civilians, heavy war crimes (War criminal) and the masses of weapons. They did it on. The people who are doing marriage and marriage are going to lock them up at home and throw bombs to burn them and those who were doing a movement to save their lives. It is sure that they will kill them.

This crime of humanity has given the cover of the National Defence Force (RIB) and the armed forces of Fano have made a way to kill our people by wholesale. Apart from this, they were throwing bombs at a wedding and exploiting the survivors, using ammunition weapons and killed many people. The Oromo Liberation Front has confirmed that 20 people were burned by bomb and 4 people were shot by bullets.

It has been confirmed that people who suffered serious injuries are being treated at Waliso general hospital.

Oromo Liberation Front (ABO) condemns the war crimes against the people with weapons and the national defense force, and it will stand first.

The war is called “fishing fish and drying water source” by the protest of the people of the people who are fighting for the sake of robbing the homes and property of the Oromo people the armed forces of the cross has expired the load on our people. Our people are facing twin problems. This is more than ever, I am worried about Oromo freedom.

Lack of security and life guarantee that people with no weapons and property are disaster, people with no government and country will fall into the hands of the military.

Because of any problem in this Ethiopian empire, the people who are responsible for the disaster of peace and life are responsible for the responsibility of law and history. Biltsigina is the political power of the people who are using weapons and weapons are being taken away from the country.

The terrorist act, war crime (war criminal) and the armed forces of the national defense force and the army of Fano should be condemned by any body. For this, we will urge all Oromo people to stand and condemn this evil act, in general Oromia people, in general, we will be strong for the people of the country.

We call on civil, human rights organizations and international community to protest this act.

A victory for the people at large!

Oromo Liberation Front

June 18, 2024

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A look into the TPLF Secretariat “Assessment” Report dated October 10th 2020 ahead of the Tigray War

On Eritrea, we have evaluated our relationship on our last review. Our evaluation stated that Esayas’ group is involved in Ethiopia and is working to weaken the TPLF and Tigray. We have also evaluated Abiy and Esayas have formed a political and military front to destroy us. They are working on the principle that the survival of one depends on the survival of the other. They are trying to do different kinds of subversive work, military cooperation, intelligence network, security agents and assassination network. Even though they did not succeed, they have been trying their best. As long as Isayas exists and is capable, he will work to destroy the TPLF. So Isayas is still the clear and the main enemy of the present” (TPLF Secretariar P: 10, Oct. 2020).

On the 10th October 2020 before the Tigray war which started on the 3rd November 2020. The TPLF Secretariat had written an extensive report called: “The Special Phase of the Struggle and the Continuation of our Defense – Strategies, Tactics and Directions (Volume – two)” which is a FARA Document and distributed through Mercury Public Affairs LLC and was put on file at the Department of State in the United States of America (USA). That tells the assessments of the TPLF was designated to the US Department of State ahead of conflict.

The report itself was made public in 2021, but I first saw it today. After reading it, I found these texts very interesting and telling. They are telling how Mekelle saw things ahead and we know the Tripartite Alliance was preparing for the war. The mechanical divisions was moved in the border regions of Amhara and there was ENDF soldiers deployed into Eritrea to invade the region from several fronts. Therefore, the TPLF secretariat knew and we are seeing it by the language in this assessment report too.

Just read this!

The enemy by being suspicious of its commitment to do what it is ordered to do, is trying to replace the old defense force, especially the force that is situated in Tigray (Northern Command), with a new one. At the national level, a large number of new forces have been introduced to train to change the existing power. It is also strengthening the Republican forces it has already begun organizing. The paramilitary forces in Oromia are also being armed and strengthened in all its forms. They are also doing similar work in Amhara. Isaias’s force was also brought into the country. The support that is being provided through training, intelligence, and manpower increases the enemy’s potential. From this, the enemy has not yet been weakened by military support. This is where it relies. Of course, the change in other areas is also determined by this military wing. If the balance of power needs to be changed, then disruptions in the political, economic and diplomatic processes need to have the same effect on the military. So it requires a lot of important work in this regard. Our priority should be the defense force and the use of all sorts of alternatives to prevent it from continuing to be a tool of the enemy” (P: 14-15, 2020).

We are at chokeholds with enemies who have set out to destroy us, to eliminate us as a people in such a way that we will never recover unless we defend the people of Tigray against this eminent danger” (…) “The war will come in different shapes and conditions; therefore, we will defend against the enemy in any shape or form. There cannot be a comprehensive solution for the multi-dimensional falling out with the enemy. Hence, we need to enhance the ability [of the people of Tigray] to survive the trials that will come with war and they have to be prepared to defend with candles and lanterns if electricity is cut” (P: 35, 2020).

The war we are facing now has many features and forms. The war has intensified since the beginning of the conflict. War of attrition through soft instruments is making military invasion inevitable in all its forms. There are many things that can be done to end a military war. We have a war that involves military action. Basically, we have a mission to defend against this war actively and effectively. However, not all journeys lead to this. In the name of defending the enemy until he gathers his strength and comes to destroy us, we must not create an opportunity for us to perish or to weaken. The mission is not limited to deterrence; but one which will see the demise of the enemy” (P: 48, 2020).

This assessment report which some wants to use as a sign of the TPLF planning and scheming ahead. It shows that they could see what the Tripartite Alliance planned to do. The mention of the Northern Command shows that and we are seeing the want of a “new force” there. Therefore, things were in coming and the truth eventually comes out.

This report shows the plans of the Republican Guards, the mention of special training in Amhara, which was for “Fano” who participated in the war on the Tigray region. The ones that doesn’t see the implications and how things aligned. The assessment report just shows what is now known and what the Tripartite Alliance doesn’t want the people to know. Because this just shows how it was prepared and done as an effort to destroy the TPLF and the Tigray region. That was a coordinated effort and proven during the war.

The ones saying the Woyane was lying here and was insincere, that’s because the ones who wanted the war doesn’t wants the truth out. We know the Prosperity Party and PIA wanted to end the TPLF. They wanted the TPLF to be defunct and a dying horse during the war. We saw the government statements and how they portrayed the Tigray region during the conflict. Therefore, the ones forgetting that. See why the TPLF Secretariat only saw times ahead and tried to warn the international community, which didn’t listen about their concerns ahead of the November 2020 invasion. Peace.

Ethiopia: Salsay Weyane Tigray – Press Release (17.06.2024)

Ethiopia: Fano’s disunity is a gift for the ENDF…

Many Fano groups are fighting against the government. Each group operates independently” (…) “We are in discussions to form unity. Once this process is complete, we may reach a decision to negotiate with the government” – Eskinder Nega in his BBC Amharic interview (14.06.2024)

That Fano or the Amhara Popular Front (APF) lack of a joint command is haunting it’s leadership and organized effort to undermine the Federal Government. When there is different leadership with ideology and vastly methods of warfare. That will be a benefit to the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and the Prosperity Party, which Fano fights.

Fano under Eskinder Nega has one idea and the Fano under Zemene Kassie has another one. These two should be connected and be in-sync. Especially, if their cause is to stop Abiy’s reign and defeat the government forces. The insurgency and militia needs to organized and fight in coordination. Just so it doesn’t work one way in one part of Amhara region and in the other parts it works totally different. Therefore, they are marginalize themselves and weakening their cause.

Nega and Kassie should get around a table and discuss the matter. That’s for the betterment of themselves. Fano needs unity, if they believe in their cause. As well as beating the former ally and federal government, which it fought together with in the conflict in Tigray region.

That’s what is natural here, as they saw how the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) was fought and made into a negotiation table, which ended up in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in Pretoria, South Africa.

If Fano isn’t afraid of that happening with them. They should look at how the ENDF was able to silence Tigray and stop them from advancing. That’s why Fano should look into itself and find unity and fast. If not… the ENDF and the Federal Government will find its’ weakness, use technological advanced weapons its by from its allies to combat the insurgency. Therefore, Fano has to worried about drones and other weaponry that ENDF has. Which the Fano won’t get or be able to import.

We can wonder if Nega and Kassie are in it for themselves, instead of the cause itself. They are in it for a cheap popularity and political mileage. Fano needs unity if it was to ever be able to compete and be able to continue the fighting. That’s if Fano won’t to follow in the foot-steps of Oromo Liberation Front/Army (WBO). OLF/OLA has been able with steady leadership and ideas to work for its cause in Oromia region. Fano needs the same to able to relevant and be choice in Amhara region.

That there is open disagreement between Nega and Kassie is fine, but they need to show face and be in harmony so they have a broader space to combat the ENDF.

We can wonder if FANO will ever be a force or a militia that just fragments the ideals of Amhara further. The warfare and internal conflict will only hurt the region more. Amhara region is now hurting and in pain by their own, and also by the Federal forces attacking it. Therefore, to get peace there is a need for talks and diplomacy. Which are lacking and reasonably so…

When the “local” or regional forces of Fano isn’t unified and working independently… Nega and Kassie needs to talk. They need a sit-down and figure out where to go from here. Especially, if they believe in the cause and what they are fighting for. If not… it seems insincere and for leverage on their own behalf. Peace.

Ethiopia: A new law will be a nice “tool” to silence critics…

The House of Peoples’ Representatives is reviewing a bill that could grant investigators the power to intercept communications without judicial approval in cases related to counterfeiting and terrorism financing. This proposed law aims to replace the current Criminal Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Control Act, introducing emergency interception measures with the chief prosecutor’s consent. Aside from communication interception, the bill suggests using various investigative methods, such as monitoring bank accounts, identifying computer systems, and conducting undercover operations” (Addis Standard, 12.06.2024).

The Prosperity Party isn’t known for being subtle or concerned about the dissidents or political opposition. The FDRE under the rule of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has shown it’s despotic means and that’s why people are lingering in jail. Only a few prominent leaders has been released after being arrested in the first place.

Political prisoners are common. People who are vocal and who are participating in politics on the outside of the Prosperity Party. They could easily get into danger and the law could come their way. That is being mentioned and shown from all sorts of opposition parties. Their leaders, activists and mobilizers could easily become targets by a law like this.

The parties which isn’t in the good graces of the government. They would be aimed at with this law. The ones that is on the sideline and isn’t anointed. They will feel this law and so would anyone else speaking ill or communicating in a manner, which the government deems unfit.

This is a dictatorial dream to have a law like this. They can intercept and use digital communications without court orders to “investigate” and “implicate” individuals. That is just saying the state can apprehend and go after someone who they think is violating the law or being a prospect of violating it. Therefore, the “free speech” or “liberty” is just hearsay with this sort of law.

They will use “terrorism” as a concealment because we have seen that been done before. Just like the political act of making the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) as an terrorist organization at one point. That’s what the PP does and we are seeing it again. The House of Federation is only making Abiy more powerful and giving him tools to silence his critics.

This law will be a tool and be a deceptive way of taking advantage of legalities to get “rid off” and “silence” the “troublemakers” and “noisemakers” of the state. That’s what the Prime Minister and his government gets out of this. The ones that is naïve will think this will serve its purpose, but we know how the state already operates and take people into custody.

The rise of political prisoners will rise. The usage of this law will be detrimental, and the results will be shown. It is just bound to have result like that. Peace.

Ethiopia: Djibouti’s Proxy War in Afar Region…

1) 26 small sized reconnaissance drones purchased from China by the Djibouti regime were delivered to the Somali region in Ethiopia on Monday, June 3, 2024. Half of these drones can operate at night as they are equipped with infrared. Eight Djiboutian army officers received training on operation of these drones in the Presidential Guard camp in Djibouti and they are currently in Ethiopia in Dire Dawa hosted by the Ugaas of Issa, Mustapha Mohamed Ibrahim to train 15 others for 3 weeks to operate the drones.

2) The majority of Somalis engaged since June 1, 2024 in the fight against Afar region in Ethiopia belong to the Ogaden clan from Kenya. They are paid handsomely and recruited from villages, some from remote villages. The massive recruitment of Ogadenis was made possible by the intervention of certain Somali leaders in Kenya, in particular the former Speaker of the Kenyan parliament, Farah Moalim” (Lettre Confidentielle de Djibouti, 08.06.2024).

Since April 2024 there been reports of skirmishes in the Sitti Zone of the Afar Region. This being done by the Issa-Somali militias, which happens to be supported by the Djibouti regime and stationed in the Ogaden (Somali) region.

It is now alleged that all of the training and military equipment is coming from Djibouti. They are helping the mercenaries and fighters who attacks the Afar region. These who are from the Somali origin and elsewhere. The proxy war is now in affect.

The Ogaden and Issa-Somali are trying to spin it as they are victims and defending their lands. While they are initially attacking and trying to take over the pastoral-ize zones of the Afar region. This is shown now.

That the cosmopolitan city of Dire Dawa is used as a hub for the warfare should be warning sign too. This is what the leadership of Djibouti is up too and it’s weakening the neighbour. The proxy war should be condemned and put chills down the spine of the leaders in Addis Ababa. However, Prime Minister Abiy haven’t said a word or ordered anything. It’s like it has his blessing and it’s weakening two regional states. That’s why his accepting it and it takes away the accountability and transparency in the lack of government services on his behalf.

It is also telling when the Afar Regional Special Forces and the locally trained militias are able to contain and stop the Djibouti sponsored armies. The fighters and soldiers from the Somali region who are getting specialized training. Should by all account be inferior to the Afarian. However, they are able to repel the attacks. This is why it’s going on for months on end. It is showing the strength of Semara, but also the will of the Afar people.

This here is all tragic news as the regions are suffering. The proxy-war is just a damning enterprise and a sign of deteriorating borders. As the foreign supported war is able to harm Afar region so much. It shows also the lack of concern from the Federal Government that let this happen. As long as mercenaries and outsiders are trying to force people to flee their land and settle. They are wanting to annex and ensure superiority over it. That’s what is going on and it’s a nightmare.

This here shouldn’t happen, but Guelleh has his war and is in invested in it. He has people participating and doing his bidding within Ethiopia. That should ring the alarm bells in Addis Ababa. However, I doubt it… because they have enough trying to defeat other internal militias to get anywhere. Peace.

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