Ethiopia: Joint Letter from Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), National Congress of Great Tigray (Baytona) and Tigray Independence Party (TIP) to US Secretary of State Blinken and EU Representative Borrel – Restoring financial and telecommunication services is key to the humanitarian response in Tigray (16.06.2022)

Ethiopia: TPLF President Debretsion Gebremichael – Open Letter from the President of the Government of Tigray (13.06.2022)

Ethiopia: Gambella Liberation Front/Army (GLF/A) – Press Release (14.06.2022)

The operation conducted by Gambela Freedom Front (GANG) and Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in Gambela capital city is based on Prosperous government army institutions, Prosperous government leaders and army so we strongly advise you not to leave your house so that no civilian will be a victim of flying bullets!!!

Victory for freedom fighters !!!

The operation conducting by Gambella Liberation Front (GLF/A) and Oromo Liberation Front ( OLF/A) in Gambella capital city is targeting only security forces institutions, PP leaders and government’s armed forces.

Therefore, we are seriously warning the civilians not to come out from their houses to avoid cross Fire!!

Victory for freedom fighters

Ethiopia: TPLF President Debretsion Gebremichael letter to UNHRC President Federico Villegas (13.06.2022)

Ethiopia: It seems like Fano and the authorities of North Wollo is preparing for war….

 

The deputy prime minister who has confirmed that there is no interest in the conflict to get worse and to go to war again, however, on the other hand, has informed the ambassadors that TPLF is still not free from its habit of war and is preparing for a second invasion by recruiting citizens to war” (Ethiopian News Agency – ‘Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen has made a statement to the European Union ambassadors in Brussels’ 11.06.2022).

The reports from Addis Ababa wants to make it seem like everyone is ready for boosting the “humanitarian truce” and generate peace in Northern Ethiopia. However, that is only a smokescreen and not the truth. While Eritrean Defence Force (EDF) is still in Western Tigray and the same is both Amhara Regional Special Force and Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano”. So, it is not like the Tripartite Alliance have retreated.

Alas, there is unverified reports of Fano brigades moved to North Wollo around Kobo Town. While there been reports of possible skirmishes there already between the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) and civilians there. So, possible troop movement to the region would make sense. However, the possibility of non-action and no preparation of war is a lie. There was already reported that the EDF was stationed in Afar region in preparation for a new offensive, which is why some soldiers left their post and was later arrested. Therefore, something is up and the recent updates from both government channels and Amhara media says it all really.

Just read here:

Deputy Commander of the Southern Command Brigadier General Getachew Habtamu Worke community, you are heroes who have made an example of Ethiopian patriotism. For the next war we are going to have, you should destroy the enemy for the last time and confirm your history with the heroic defense force” (North Wollo Communication, 12.06.2022).

Chief Commander Lieutenant General Zewdu Belay said that our army has gone far beyond what our internal and external enemies can imagine with the capacity building activities done by the TPLF” (…) “Lieutenant General Zewdu Belay said that the army is not only preparing itself for the terrorist forces. The preparation we have made is in a way that can prevent attacks that can be fired from any direction” (Amhara Communication, 11.06.2022).

As it is known, for the past 31 years, the Amhara people have not had a social rest and is getting worse day by day. The main reason for this is TPLF led system EPRDF, and after it started the struggle, he wrote a manifesto that says the Amhara people are my historical enemy since it started to struggle, TPLF led EPRDF gave birth to EPRDF and put it on the shoulders of the Amhara people. A constitution that hurts only one people in the 27 years they have been in power. The people of Amhara who he called as his enemy in a structural way have been abusing and committing genocide” (…) “Therefore, our union has issued the following 6 points statement.

1) We call on every Amhara people to get ready to overthrow this cruel system once and for all.

2) Those of you who have been abusing the Amhara people with the two anti-Amhara administrations, it is time to blame the Amhara people, we call you to stand with the Amhara people revolution.

3) We call on every Amhara youth, old man, woman, man, to stand with Fano and prepare for a bitter struggle.

4) Those of you who live abroad, to destroy the people you call your people, we call you to help day and night without saying I am tired or tired of you.

5) Knowing that the only way to save the people of Amhara under God is a strong military and diplomatic struggle, we call on everyone to get ready for this struggle.

6) We call on Amharas who are under different government military structures to stand with your people by understanding the structural corruption that is being done on the people of Amhara.

“The Amhara people will avert the danger they are facing with united arms”” (Ashara Media – ‘A press release from the international Amhara Fano supporters and coordinators’ 11.06.2022).

So, when I read both is written in Amhara Communication pages on social media, which is government sanctioned media. Plus what the Fano is writing in their own press release. That is differing from what is stated by the Deputy President Mekonnen. Certainly, something is up and that with the pictures of movement of Fano militia brigades as well. Therefore, we shouldn’t be shocked or horrified if it escalates soon.

As, the state is just preparing to finalize a new campaign and possible a final offensive, which we have seen before too. Since the “consolidation” of “democracy” is a vial thing for the Prosperity Party. That means the TPLF and others has be either part of PP or get destroyed. There is no middle ground and that should be well-known by now. Any dissent or disagreement with the state would make you an enemy. Therefore, we shouldn’t expect much else these days.

It is really clear that something is brewing and we should be aware. Because, this stalemate will not last forever. Peace.

Ethiopia: The Government of the National Regional State of Tigray – Office of the President – Letter to H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud – Re: Letter of Congratulations (16.05.2022)

Ethiopia: Fano is warning and preparing for another invasion of the TDF

On March 20th in Gondar, Fano held a meeting under the banner of “Fano Unity in Gondar”. The Press Release from that meeting is very clear about it’s objectives, but also reading of history. Which means the Amhara supremacy is very evident and the Amhara nationalist belief is the key asset of the Amhara Para-Military Group or Militia “Fano”. An armed group, which has been part of the tripartite alliance who invaded, conquered and massacred people in the Tigray region since November 2020.

So, in the Press Release, early on it states this: “The history of our country proves that Fano patriotism protects the dignity and freedom of our country and people by crushing the arrogant arms of foreign and domestic invaders and enemies in our country, Ethiopia. It is clear that Fano’s patriotic struggle and the demand for the rights of the youth have played a major role in reversing the tyranny of the tyrannical apartheid regime that has seized power in the country for the past 30 years. In recent months, the dictatorial regime, which has been ousted from power by the central government, has organized itself to invade the country” (A press release from Amhara Fano unity in Gondar!, 20.03.2022).

When you read a text like and with it’s pretext, it is objectively taking away the other ethnic groups and importance of those in the building of Ethiopia. As the Fano is more unique and important. That is not all of it.

The Fano is preparing even more, not only prefixing itself to the centre of history. However, it is preparing for furthering pain and suffering on Tigrayans. They are even claiming that the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) is aiming to invade again. Alas, at this very moment, the TDF is within Tigray and Afar region. They are not elsewhere. So, this can be seen as a warning from Fano. A militia and a para-military group, which was a part of “Operation Law Enforcement” and “Survival Campaign” of the state. Which is still helping to besiege and keep the Tigray under siege to this very day.

Just read this chilling text right here:

We would like to express that we are ready to work in partnership with anyone who works sincerely for the unity of Amhara Fano in Gondar for the sovereignty and security of the people, justice, respect for the interest of the country and the people, and respect of identity and title rights. Amhara Fano Unity expresses its deepest condolences to those who lost their lives, property, bodies and victims of the atrocities committed by the invading terrorists and their subordinate terrorists in Gondar. We assure you that we will fight to liberate our people who are still under the rule of enemy terrorist groups. Realizing that the enemy is preparing for another invasion, we inform you that the people and the government of our country should be ready to defeat the enemy for the last time and the Amhara Fano unity will line up with Gondar in a better position” (A press release from Amhara Fano unity in Gondar!, 20.03.2022).

This text is written by one the parties who inflicted harm, violence and genocidal affairs within Tigray region. They are calling the Tigrayan terrorists … and doing it so viciously. While they are not even an official part of the army or entity of which anybody should acknowledge. However, they are still a part of the government and the tripartite alliance. Because, both head of state’s wanted more participation in the war against Tigray. That is evident.

Now, with that in mind… they are forewarning and can use this as an excuse to kill, murder and slaughter more Tigrayans. As they are all terrorists and invaders. That is how the Amhara Fano is looking at them. This sort of rhetoric and attempts of justification is only ensuring bloodbath on behalf of the well-wishers in the Federal Government. Which is not condemning or stopping Fano from acting this way. This means they are silently supporting it.

Just to end this dangerous press release, on the recommendations states this:

We Amhara fanos are known warriors when the country and the people are in danger and we are patriots of development during peace. Therefore, we ask for development options that we can develop while guarding the borders of the country” (A press release from Amhara Fano unity in Gondar!, 20.03.2022).

They are clearly sending a message and they claiming to do the bidding of the Regional Special Forces and National Defence Force. As they are guarding and protecting the Amhara nation. This is really showing how prominent they think of themselves. Which they are even asking to be recognized, supported and one part, which I didn’t add is where Fano asked to integrated as an institution. That means it would be a state militia and official body of the state. That is what the Fano wrote in the end of the press release.

This shows the will of the nationalist and extremists of Amhara at this point. They are using the war and the conflict to enlarge their own role and place in Ethiopia. This by using military means and genocidal rhetoric to win popularity in their own regions. Instead of combatting this… the state is silently supporting it and it’s dangerous. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Catholic Church-Social and Development Commission Adigrat Branch – Subject: Situation Updating on the Worsening Situation in Tigray (17.01.2022)