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A recent statement given by the Ethiopian National Discussion Commission regarding the call for discussion

Ethiopian National Consultation Commission on 29/06/2016 E.C. The Ethiopian Electoral Board and Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council has called on March 7/2016 to announce the preparation of a discussion platform for discussion on “Most fundamental national issues”. Although our Caucus has repeatedly expressed our stand on different platforms regarding our participation in the commission activities based on the questions we have presented regarding the commission. We found it important to make a statement on this issue.

The commission’s preparation and approval of the proclamation 1265/2014 that gave birth to the commission is based on the interest of the ruling party, not including the parties given by the joint council of Ethiopian political parties, the commission’s formation and the election of commissioners was not done according to the criteria set out in this proclamation. Therefore, the commission has shown the lack of legal and public responsibility that was placed on it’s mission. It is not hidden from the commission that we have taken a common stand saying that we have made a peaceful struggle so that we have no tolerance in this situation and that we have made it clear that we will make a peaceful struggle to fix this and that we have taken an open stand with Ethiopian political parties joint council and the minister of justice.

However, instead of giving appropriate and convincing response to the questions we raised and the remarks we made, we understood the effort that the commission put in to cover up the questions raised in our country’s politics is not only fulfilling the needs of the ruling party/government but also to create a division among the members of the Caucus. This is also the common stand taken by the deputy commissioner of the Caucasus members. -The way OLF and OFCO, presented it shows that the commission is not looking for answers to our questions and concerns, the fact that the three parties of the Caucus have been separated from each stage as a victory.

In addition to these, as the commission helped us with the reporter magazine, the overall political, economical and social integration of our country, I will start the discussion even after two years, the three regions that are the center of our politics – Amhara and different areas of Oromia in “conflicts”, in Tigray, because of the “current situation” he did not do the necessary thing. It is not necessary to explain the political reasoning of the non-participation of these three regions; it is clear.

The commission’s statement explains that it is only 7/7 out of the current twelve/12 regions.

In this tangible reality and situation, discussing about the most fundamental national issues has no meaning beyond a phase, so we are informing that our caucus members will not participate on Saturday’s stage, for an honest, participatory, inclusive, reliable and democratic solution for lasting peace and stability, for our peaceful joint struggle, the owner of the issue, the Ethiopian people, stakeholders, the media. We invite the diaspora community and the members of the international community who love Ethiopia and its people to give your full support.

A caucus of political parties.

February 06/2016, Addis Ababa.

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Ethiopia: Ezema and OLA states that the people have lost peace…

It is dark. It is grim and the pictures portrayed by the opposition and the ones who dares to speak is brutal. The stories and the tales from the battlefield are horrific. The internal wars of Ethiopia is self-destructive. There is a situation, which is more harm, damage and destruction of the fabric of society. These wars will have a toll on the nation for years and decades to come.

It was all done so one man could facilitate and consolidate all power within his reign. The Prime Minister who spoke of medemer but delivered the “medemer terror”. The Party of Prosperity, which happen to bring the opposite. The government who talks of peace, but orders war. The government that speaks of food security but offers famine and starvation. That’s who is in control and reigning the Republic.

Prime Minister Abiy and his lackeys are fine with the detrimental affairs and the pre-determined attacks on people’s liberty, freedom, and ability to live. It doesn’t matter which region, which people or who they are. As long as they are under the banner of the nation and are a part of Ethiopia. Then you are within shooting range, arrest and torture. You can be touched and there is a possibility they will go after you. Even if you are a high ranking official or a common civilian. It doesn’t matter, the state will find you and you will regret doing anything.

Just read these statements or press releases from Ezema and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA-WBO)!

Ezema statement:

“It has been known that since April last year, there has been an exchange of fire between the government and the armed groups operating in the region. Earlier, our party has stated the mistakes, faults and weaknesses that he mentioned as the source of this problem. It has also condemned various bodies that are down to fulfill their personal needs by making this instability as a result of their own needs. Moreover, it has presented their ideas for solutions to this. However, this conflict is still going on and we have understood from the information released by the human rights commission and other agencies that our country has accepted and the international human rights conventions and the state of emergency that should be protected by the government security forces that take away the right to live” (Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA), 14.02.2024).

Oromo Liberation Army (OLA-WBO) Press Release:

“President Salawarq Zawde, as PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed said “the one who hates our work is only alien and alien (Bada and Banda) is not an example of the people who carry the people by force, but their interests for the peace of Ethiopia people. They have spoken that it is light and visible in Adababayi. In their speech “Brothers against brotherhood is a breaker not something we preach as victory, we have to inherit the past history and inherit the generation as it is, the people can’t go out peacefully; this should worry us” the idea is out of their mouth. It is a good idea since there is a solution that is aimed at it. Knowing the source of the problem of the country and working for the solution for justice, but it requires determination to ask the leaders of all issues. Now the basic question of Ethiopian people is to get peace and their rights protected. The people who lost peace, have been crippled for 6 years under guns in North-South, East-West and failed to get back to the Biltsignan party’s war is being shattered. This is why we say the basic and first question of nations and nationalities, Ethiopian people is to get the question of peace and peace of the nation” (OLA, 13.02.2024).

These public statement or release’s has been unleashed only in the last 48 hours. There been plenty more and could have addressed older ones from ENAT Party too for that matter, but it would be to long.

What is striking is that the parties are saying the Prosperity Party and the Prime Minister knows the solution. They are even specifically saying the PP and PM knows the problems and what has caused it. Therefore, if there was a will and a way, the PP and the PM could have resolved it. However, we know there isn’t a will or a way to do so. That would mean the PP and PM had to humiliate themselves and not get their way.

This the tragedy here… the knowledge, the expertise and the wisdom are here. Nevertheless, the attitude, the egos and the blatant disregard for others are the leading principal. This is why nothing will stop the war and the conflicts from hurting the Republic even more. The damage is done, and people will be scorned for years to come. That’s all for one megalomaniac will to be a warlord and a tyrant.

Abiy won’t be remembered for peace or prosperity. No, he will be known for war and death. The tyranny of the nation and how he did whatever in his power to make his enemies suffer. Everyone surrounding his enemies too. Their kids, grandparents, and other relatives too. Whole regions became warzones and was burned because the PM didn’t get his way. That’s all there is too it and it’s tragic. So many people losing their lives, just so the PM can chant a distasteful psalm from his palace. That’s who he is, and the world should know it. Peace.