Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – There is nothing that can be expected from a government that says it will lead the people (15.09.2023)

The issue of Oromo Liberation Front (ABO)

In a country where there is no government like a government, there is always innocent people’s lives are shattered like leaves. Ethiopia in the ruling party of PPN, this is what is seen. The army of the system’s irresponsible is one of the most important and most important parts of the civilians who killed the lives of the civilians. The event that happened in East Wollega zone in the last three days is evidence.

In West Oromia, East Wollega zone, Ona Gida Ayana, the Defense Force of Biltsignna Party, the killing of people who were travelling by car, the Oromo Liberation Front (ABO) has condemned the mass killing of the people.

According to the information found from the local community, in West Oromia, East Wollega Zone, Gida Ayana and region, the name of Fano (RIB) the commander of PP has taken three days in a row on September 13, 14 and 15, 2023, and he has taken action against the people in their residence. Entering, killing, removing from cars, stealing their property, beating them with sticks and bullets has killed many innocent lives.

As such on September 13, 2023, number 4 defense force will lead us in public house on September 14, 2023 they killed one family without one reason.

In the morning of September 14, 2023 a member of RIB was killed by a driver asking him to travel to Fano. He went there and killed a family of one house to five people. While he was on his way, he asked militias if he was on the check area, he said “I am a member of RIB” as he was playing with a little bit, the militias and shooting at a civilian person, the information found from the people is clear.

On this day September 14, 2023 in Kiramu kebele Burka Soruma at the special place called Quye the government army of Bilitsigina that does not care about the lives of civilians has opened fire on innocent people and killed two and wounded two. Abara Abdisa and Imiru Tolera are wounded.

On September 15, 2023, the government army directed by the PP party has committed a serious crime. In this way, the people who were going from Nekemte and Guttin to Jida Ayana on the road called Dicho and killed the people who were voicing their voice. More than 31 people have been killed in this tragic murder, and more than 11 people have been hospitalized. Babu Haji, Bladin Jibo, brothers of Taji Nuru, Tola Nuru and Aminu Nuru are among those killed. They have also robbed a lot of wealth from him.

Ona Jida Karsa kebele together with his family they killed a man called Tesfaye Marga.

By posting different names of people, arresting, killing and throwing animals in the forest, destroying villages and resources by fire, killing mothers and girls, raping each other like cattle, beating people out in front of the people and shaming the people in Oromia is the crime that has been done on Oromia. I’m so proud of you. The unheard and unheard of Oromo is seen in the last five years of Biltsigina’s administration. ABO has been making the people of Oromo, local and international community aware of this yesterday; today it is making them understand.

It is a crime to make peaceful people enemy for those who strengthen and protect their power. The party that has the power to lead the country for the crimes committed on humanity cannot escape from responsibility. ABO is strongly condemning the cursed and animal act that the government army is doing on the innocent people.

International community, countries and governments including human rights institutions, under the ruling party of PP, the security forces are condemning what is happening on the civilians, and force to stop this act, the people who are hurt and hurt like this. The face of the day, the face of ABO is calling for help and help to displaced from its own villages and scattered in the field.

At the end, Oromo people should be strong in their struggle to protect themselves from the same danger they are facing and coming to them. We have to shut the place where it is and become a voice for each other, and let the voice of oppression be heard.

A victory for the people at large!

Oromo Liberation Front

September 15, 2023

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Ethiopia: The Tigray National Political Parties has undressed the TPLF by holding demonstrations…

The repressive regime has been illegally arresting and repressing senior leaders and members of the three political parties since yesterday. The repressive regime has been claiming that it does not have security forces and in practice pretending that there is no security threat. However, today it turned out to be the opposite. The city of Mekelle, where the man was raped during the day and the welfare of the people was threatened, has been forced to disperse the peaceful demonstration by deploying excessive security forces” (Tigray National Political Parties, 07.09.2023).

It has been a hot minute since the Tigray National Political Parties announced the planned demonstrations this week. They were planned for today on the 7th September and 8th September in Mekelle. As the parties had the slogans and the political message to spread to the grander public of the Tigray region.

The parties that was planning and organizing the demonstrations where the Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), National Congress of Great Tigray (Baytona) and Tigray Independence Party (TIP). These parties have been in stark contrast to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). They have been vocal and a breath of fresh air during the grander conflict of Northern Ethiopia. These parties has dared to not only question the Federal Government and their allies, but also being a voice dissent against the Regional Government. Meaning they have dissented from the ideals and the methods of the TPLF.

With that in mind… as the scheduled demonstrations was to be held. The democratic principals of the TPLF and the Interim Regional Administration (TPLF) has been tested. It is proven to be false and be a fraud. As there is no difference between them and the Prosperity Party in Addis Ababa. The only difference is their banner and regional powerhouse. The rest is just mere words and empty promises.

The parties further says: “The National Parties came out with popular demands, but the TPLF spread a lot of slander and the propaganda about the peaceful demonstration. They claimed it was violent. This is an accusation and intimidation to stay in power. On the other hand, it was openly shown that the repressive regime itself was the main violator and the source of all the weaknesses of Tigray. The violation of human and democratic rights committed today has made our people clearly understand that they are living in slavery and prepare them for further struggle. In this regard, we will intensify our struggle until the demands of the people are answered. We are confident that our people will stand by us with greater determination and clarity” (Tigray National Political Parties, 07.09.2023).

The Tigray National Political Parties, which dubbed itself the Alliance for Radical Change before this demonstrations. The pressure that these parties put on the TPLF. The TPLF couldn’t handle or have the ability to process. That’s why they are acting like the Federal Government and using an iron fist on the ones questioning their legitimacy as a governing entity.

Even this statement came in solidarity of the parties protesting: “Tigray Action Committee expresses our solidarity with the people of Tigray & Tigrayans worldwide, as we advocate for a peaceful Tigray where all can freely exercise their rights. We strongly call for an end to manifestations of violence, including violent response to protests. Together, we strive for a harmonious and inclusive society where peace prevails. Our power is in our unity” (Tigray Action Committee, 07.09.2023).

That is just a sign of how the TPLF has drifted away from its principals and only busy with ensuring itself power. They are used to be rulers and doing so with a swift force. The iron fist of the TPLF isn’t endearing, but endangering. That is clear for anyone to see. The TPLF acting like marionette for the Federal Government isn’t a good look either. Especially, when the region is still suffering and now they feel tormented not from the outside, but from within. That should be a sign to the IRA (TPLF) that they have to change and fast. Peace.

Ethiopia: The ENAT Party calls for an end to the War in Amhara…

We have repeatedly asked the government to stop the war in Amhara region and solve the problems only through discussion. We have also stated that our innocent citizens will be victims of the war that is led by illiteracy and competition is a country destroyer. Even if there is no listener, we will continue to strengthen our work as a part of the responsibility of letting the Ethiopian people know the truth and the international community understand the truth” (ENAT; 05.09.2023).

Yet again, the ENAT Party releases a Press Release, this time called: “The killing that is being carried out on our innocent citizens should stop immediately!”. The title of it is telling. It is sign of what is happening in Ehtiopia. ENAT Party is one of the vocal opposition parties and it has done so in a collective of others parties too. This time its all alone, but the message is loud and clear.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali should listen to the voice of reason. Though after all these years. We know that is futile. He isn’t a man of peace, but a man of war. A proper warlord and a proud one of that. His getting more energy and hope for the future, the more death and consolidating power he gets. He just needs to get rid of one more self-created enemy before going to bed. That’s what the PM does and how he schemes. It is a game and the Amhara Region is his latest victim.

ENAT Party continues:

As we have repeatedly tried to express that our country’s complex political problems will not be solved by war but by calm and civilized discussion and dialogue. Enat Party, together with four cooperative parties, as it has been stated repeatedly in press release and in different medias, before the country goes out of control and enters into a total crisis, we have come back to our minds and are free from arrogance and self-esteem. We ask the government again to open the door for an urgent national rescue dialogue and save our country from the worst danger” (ENAT, 05.09.2023).

Nothing that is said by the ENAT Party is shocking at this point. The endangering situation in Amhara is striking. It is self-caused and an internally battle for supremacy. Where former allies has become bitter enemies of the state. Former Weapon-Brothers are now fighting each other and it’s all done so one man can be King. That’s the Medemer Terror and it’s now appearing it’s vicious beast in Amhara. Just like it has done in other regions in past.

ENAT Party is asking for talks, dialogue and negotiations between the stakeholders. However, the Amhara Popular Front/FANO knows they will be destroyed and lose everything by doing so. They have seen how the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) haven’t earned political currency by accepting a Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in Pretoria, South Africa. Instead they are still hurting and nothing positive is really happening in Tigray. The issues remains and the stalling of progress is so evident. As the people are starving and lack of support is deliberate still.

That’s why the Prosperity Party and the PM is the only winner of this. They still get to control and have the final say. While the dissidents and possible rebels still will have to pay even after the signed agreement. The PP and PM just uses it for positive PR and possible photo-ops. That’s what they do, but implementation is another matter.

The Amhara must have seen this and ENAT Party shouldn’t be fools either. Yes peace is the best. Nevertheless, a fake peace is only causing a more terrible war later. As the grievances aren’t met and people are kept in the dark. Even when the lights are supposed to be on or fixed for their enlightenment. Alas, that’s the scenario and the losers are in Amhara. Neither they will accept it or not. It is a loose-lose situation… it just depends on how much the Amhara is willing to loose. That’s the end-game here and the legitimacy are in the hands of Abiy. He can govern the way he pleases and his yes-men will ensure just that.

The rebels of Amhara can stand up to him and wish him gone. However, that will be a hard bargain, unless he does something very stupid. That is not known yet, but he will only go to the field or be there shortly to show “victory” and resilience against his enemies. That’s when he joins the battle and acts like the biggest G.I. Joe.

Seriously, it is tragic that ENAT Party has to state these thing. That just shows what is going down in Amhara region. It is a warning and the Prosperity Party should listen to the pleas of ENAT. Regardless of that, I know it won’t happen. The PM is to arrogant and entitled to humiliate himself to that level. He rather bury the men who stands in his way and do so with a grin while planting a tree. That’s what Abiy does and don’t mind if their bodies are buried by the trees either. It is just meant to be that way. Peace.

Ethiopia: The leader of Amhara Popular Front – Eskinder Nega’s War-Cry!

Yesterday, Eskinder Nega suddenly released an audio-clip, which was leaked from Washington D.C., United States of America. We don’t know when it was taped or at what exact date it was recorded. However, it was published yesterday. The former politician and firebrand activist, Eskinder Nega who has become a militia leader of the Amhara Popular Front. The APF which consist of Fano and former Amhara Regional Special Forces. Both outfits that was either to be disbanded or become a part of Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF).

These are now former brothers in arms, which are now bitter enemies. The warfare is continuing in the Amhara Region. Yesterday’s audio clip is set out to galvanize and inspire the troops. This is an initial war-cry. A plea and the a message of hope to the ones fighting in the trenches. That’s what Nega is doing. What is striking is that Nega wanted to annihilate Tigray, but now attacks the same methods used against Amhara. It just shows the hypocrisy of leaders like him. Both are wrong, but he shows the Amhara chauvinism, which is so prevalent within Amhara officials. They knew what they were doing in Tigray and what sort of war they participated in. Now that the same army is attacking them and theirs. The voice of reason changes. It is a bitter truth, but the Amhara ushered in together with ENDF the Medemer Terror in Tigray. Now the Medemer Terror is entering Amhara and it’s as horrific as it was elsewhere.

This is the transcript of his message from yesterday…

Greetings, esteemed people of Ethiopia, and esteemed people of Amhara who always defend Ethiopia to death. This era’s story of David & Goliath is undergoing between the Amhara and ENDF. We have ENDF that is armed to the teeth with all kinds of modern weapons and the Amhara who are armed with the will to live with dignity. With this picture, the only reason the ENDF was not able to swiftly gain victory and made the Amhara kneel is because the Divine Intervention by almighty God. Because of that, I want to give thanks to God Almighty on behalf of the Amhara who have just cause of demanding the right to live, and their supporters everywhere. The last 30 days have proven it is impossible to suppress the Amhara people’s questions through force. There are some declarations from the international community that took this very fact into consideration. The Amhara Popular Front is following this development attentively. All the Amhara wishes for Ethiopia is lasting peace, never to be devastated by war. While the Amhara’s desire is lasting peace, the people is forced to defend itself from the unabated massacres based solely on its identity as a people. The fundamental question now is, the problem of genocide that is presenting great danger for the survival of the Amhara as a people should be addressed profoundly. Obviously this question cannot be addressed by the government sending military force in Amhara; not now, not in the future. Until the federal government realizes this and come to its senses, the Amhara will continue to defend himself with all he has. During this period, the Amhara people whose struggle is for its survival as a people in a free Ethiopia, asks the people of Ethiopia and international community to stand in solidarity. Thank you!” – Eskinder Nega (01.09.2023).

We know there is a harsh reality. Food prices are souring. Roads are closed and the conflict is spiralling out of hand. The ENDF acts like it has defeated the APF/Fano, but we know that isn’t true. The ENDF tries to get rid of enemy, but it has a hard time. That’s because of the will of defending their own. Just like the Tripartite Alliance struggled to take and get a grasp of the whole Tigray region from the Tigray Defence Force (TDF). The same is now happening in Amhara.

In Amhara the para-military and militia tactics is hard for a conventional army to conquer. They can move much easier and hide quickly. While the army is in the open and follows certain protocol for their warfare. Tactics the Fano knows and the APF has good knowledge of. Since they were allies and worked on one simple objective not to long ago.

I am in solidarity with the innocent lives. The ones scorn by this conflict. All the ones who are caught in cross-fire and citizens who are hurt. The Fano and APF I’m not that sympathetic of for one simple reason. They haven’t taken any accountability or acted in good faith in concern to Tigray. They only rebelled when they were losing power and becoming less important to Addis Ababa. When Prime Minister Abiy didn’t need them and they had to disarm. That’s when they turned their guns against the state. This is the gist of things.

The Amhara region shouldn’t be a war-zone. Neither should the Tigray region. Nevertheless, the Amhara elite and nationalist had no issues waging war in Tigray. Now they are feeling the same ills and injustice, as the Tigray did. They are feeling the same impunity and genocidal affairs, which they dismissed in the name of “unity”. The wars of the North is haunting themselves. They are creating ghosts and scores death. That’s what they do…

Eskinder Nega is within his right to call out and want justice. However, he would never have asked for the same for Tigray. We all know that. It’s very selective and such are dangerous. Just as Amhara deserves peace and righteous path to live. The same did Tigray and they are also still hurting, because of the conflict, which Amhara participated and part took in. Therefore, my sympathy only goes so far. Both are wrongs, but here in this conflict. They both have bloodstains on their hands and they should be held responsible for just that. Peace.

Ethiopia: The TPLF under pressure from the Alliance for Radical Change…

Today it has gotten to my attention that the Tigray National Political Forum (the Alliance for Radical Change) or the Opposition Parties in the Region of Tigray have planned to hold demonstrations on the 7th September 2023. These parties are Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), National Congress of Great Tigray (Baytona) and Tigray Independence Party (TIP). They have sent a joint letter protesting to the Interim Regional Administration, which has blocked the planned demonstration in Mekelle. By law the Opposition Parties should be allowed to do so.

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is clearly feeling the pinch and the mounting steps ahead. There is no easy road, if the TPLF have any road to begin with. The Tigray region is in a shaky peace with obstacles and outsiders still keeping territories. The TPLF is weaker and lacks the moral authority for what’s it currently doing. The Cessation of Hostilities has only brought a false peace and a lack of mechanisms to ensure a proper one. As the Amhara is still occupying lands and Eritrean Defence Forces is too. Therefore, the TPLF have lost by negotiating the peace and giving way to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. He won and got his way. By weakening them to an extent that the TPLF had to fold.

That’s why it’s interesting to read the slogans of the Alliance for Radical Change. These says something about the brewing sentiments within the public of Tigray. It is a statement of how the CoHA and TPLF have failed the region. Yes, the brutal and genocidal war destroyed the region. The region never gotten free-flow of humanitarian assistance or help from the government. Which is why it’s hurting to this day. Alas, the Opposition Parties is just doing their duty and holding the IRA and TPLF checked.

Just read these poignant slogans that TIP released today ahead of the protests.

The slogans of the Alliance for Radical Change peaceful demonstration:
1. The struggle for the return and security of the land of Adibo
2. Displaced and displaced Tigrayans should return to their homes
3. Avoid the territorial and popular unity of Tigrayans
4. Humanitarian aid to beneficiaries now
5. No one who steals humanitarian aid will escape accountability
6. Eliminate the administration that does not protect the security of Tigrayans
7. Salaries for employees and pensioners
8. Stop the killing of Tigrayans
9. Sexual violence against women in Tigray is violence against Tigray
10. Justice for all the crowns of Tigray
11. A popular and democratic government is established
12. Credible and acceptable political system now
13. It becomes a one-party system
14. Murderers and robbers are brought to justice
15. Let’s set out for radical change
16. The TPLF regime should be removed
17. Tigray Nationalism: Tigray Exodus
18. Let the voices of our fighters be heard
19. Adequate footing shall be provided for the wounded and disabled
20. The sacrifices of our heroes are honorably told
21. Mother Tigray , waiting for the news of her heroic sons
22. Stop the land grabbing. Let the invaders be brought to justice.
23. ITEM from person of vested interest to the public
24. Those who slow down the struggle against extinction, be held accountable!
25. Dictatorship is hated and democracy reigns
26. Freedom for the people of Tigray
27. Peace, security and safety of the people!
28. Income supply to the farmer now
29. Stop overriding the basic demands of the people for political reasons
30. International attention to our people who are suffering at the hands of the enemy
31. One Tigray! To all of us in Tigray!
32. It is the natural right of our people to govern themselves!
33. Secret prisons should be closed
34. The rights of those subject to the law shall be protected
35. Stop human trafficking
36. The peace and security of our people shall be respected
37. Smuggling is disgusting: smugglers to accountability
38. Bread for our people” (Tigray Independence Party – TIP, 01.09.2023)

I think these slogans says it all about what is happening in Tigray. The Alliance for Radical Change certainly needs people on its side and hopes for a big turnout. The Opposition Parties has to show resilience and swift actions to show the TPLF that they mean the real deal. This is a blow for the IRA and the TPLF. As they are now feeling the pinch from within and not only from the outside. The insiders are also starting to bicker and that should have consequences. The Opposition Parties are now piling on pressure on Reda. He needs to listen to this and acknowledge the failure of his administration. Reda needs to understand the grievances and the public outcry. People are suffering and the costs of the conflict is just rising.

There is little to show for the CoHA. Unless, it was titles and easily becoming legit party again. That the TPLF still have to get validated. However, we know they are now in talks and can negotiate further with the Prosperity Party. Therefore, if the Reda and IRA wants things to happen. They can push for it and possibly succeed. If that happens… then the demonstration was for something and not just false hope for the masses. Peace.