
Ethiopia: Salsay Weyane Tigray – Press Release (15.07.2024)





“Even though the question is not asked, let me advise my fathers and my elder brothers. Recently in some areas, our fathers are discussing a coup d’ etat. it will not succeed in Ethiopia. We are soldiers and we built the institutions in a way to ensure that the coup will not succeed” (…) “There was a coup in Ethiopia 50 years ago… now it will never succeed. Never. my advice for my elders and fathers is not to waste time. Do not crowd the guest house. Do not waste money from our friendly country” – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (04.07.2024)
After all these years of Abiy in Office. The maverick and the warlord himself has an intention behind his utterances in the House of Federation yesterday. Yes, his a serial liar and conniving individual. A man who feast of conflict and consolidation of power.
When you know that Prime Minister foster that sort of environment. That’s when you begs one simple question… who is he aiming at and what for what reason?
He cannot utter the words of a possible coup and someone planning for his downfall without having anyone in mind. There must be a plan behind it and use it for political leverage. The PM would only do this as a scheme for a crackdown in one region of the nation or to altar diplomatic relations with another one. Because you don’t just say this and have no motive.
The Head of State, the regent and Commander-in-Chief must have a reason for it. He must think of some scheme and reason to say it. If he takes it out of thin air… it is just showing how blatant he creates conflict to get rid of his enemies. If he just said it to foster insecurity and lack of trust in associates. That’s just a quagmire of delusion and possible narratives of someone who is paranoid. Therefore, we cannot know what is happening to the originator of the “medemer terror”.
Alas, that’s wherein is the problem. We don’t know where his aiming the guns this time. We don’t know what conflict he possibly wants to amplify or use the political capital against. His already at war in several of regions. His already resurrecting and misusing office to build himself a palace. Therefore, he has a need to establish supremacy and significance to his reign.
Prime Minister Abiy is in dire need of conquest and victory. The conflict of Amhara is tearing him apart. The unresolved resolutions of Tigray is still haunting him. The skirmishes and the battlefields of Oromia isn’t doing him any favours. Neither is the brewing conflict between Afar and the Somali region doing him any good either. Therefore, there is so much blood and killings, which is coming home to cause more heartache.
The Prime Minster cannot live as a King in Addis Ababa when the rest of Federal Republic is burned to ashes. That won’t sustain him or his army of drones. They will not obey command or ensure his votes in the next election. Neither is there any sort of hope or relief coming his way. The supposed reforms are tarnished and the hope for betterment is dwelling oblivion. The constant warfare is draining the economy and flushing away the productive youth. Therefore, this PM is destroying the nation, piece by piece. Just so he can be the sole custodian above it all.
That’s why you can wonder… who is he aiming at and who does he wants to get rid off? Because, if we knew that… then we would know who he was speaking of here and we could assess the possible next steps. As we know that entails, law enforcement, command posts and final operations to end the ones who is the way of the PM. Peace.




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
Finfine

“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.


“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.