@Teshome12@BashirHashiysf Oh yeah?? You very smart Oromo guys think the world is fool. Your drone operators are all from UAE to the least and you probably forgot Eritrean Army saved your seat. Abd don't call Ethiopian Army, it's your only Army.
For the past few years, I have been questioning why Abiy has continued investing heavily in luxury resorts while the country faces so many urgent priorities. Even after their completion, these resorts have reportedly failed to attract sufficient tourists, to the extent that they struggle to cover their own operating costs.
What is even more puzzling is that most of these resorts were said to be accessible only with permission from the Prime Minister’s Office. That level of restriction raises legitimate questions about their intended purpose.
Recent revelations surrounding the so-called “Epstein files” may shed some light on the mystery surrounding these resorts. It is known that some of the foreign guests who frequented Abiy’s resorts were wealthy and powerful individuals from the United Arab Emirates. One prominent Emirati figure, DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who reportedly resigned following links to the Epstein scandal, is said to have made frequent trips to Ethiopia and stayed at these properties.
Beyond strategic interests in the Horn of Africa, including ambitions related to port access, it is reasonable to ask whether there were additional motives behind these visits. What activities took place during stays at these remote and highly restricted resorts? Reports suggest that when certain Emirati guests were present, no other visitors, not even Ethiopian ministers, were permitted to stay.
Within Ethiopian politico-military and business circles, there have been numerous rumors and allegations about what may have transpired at these locations. While rumors alone are not evidence, the combination of secrecy, restricted access, and high-profile foreign visitors warrants careful scrutiny.
I urge serious journalists and independent investigators to examine this matter thoroughly and transparently.
On the second anniversary of the signing of the Pretoria Agreement, it is important to take stock of what the agreement has helped us achieve and what remains outstanding. The most critical objective of the Pretoria Agreemnt was to silence the guns that had been raging for over two years with horrific intensity across Tigray. On that score, Pretoria has been a qualified a success.
Furthermore, by redirecting the political debate away from the battlefield, the Pretoria Agreement has created opportunities for a cooperative working relationship with the Federal Government. Indeed, the Federal Government has undertaken a number of encouraging steps since the signing of the ageeement, including the restoration of basic services, such as banking, telecommunications, air and ground transport etc. Overall, ongoing dialogues with the federal government have led to some progress, although much remains to be done. For its part, the Tigray Interim Administration is committed to preserving the relative peace that we have achieved thus far and working towards the full implementation of the agreement.
Ultimately, however, the success of Pretoria can only be measured by its ability to address some of the most thorny issues resulting from the war in Tigray. Among other things, there hasn't been much progress on restoring Tigray's constitionally recognized territories. The entire Western Tigray remains under the occupation of Amhara forces, with hundreds of thousands of Tigrayans continuing to be on the receiving end of brutal treatment. Eritrean forces also continue to occupy parts of Northwestern and Eastern Tigray, where atrocities in those areas are quite commonplace. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Tigrayans continue to languish in IDP camps under unimaginably harsh conditions.
It's, thus, no exaggeration to claim that absent concerted efforts to resolve these issues once and for all, peace will remain elusive. Indeed, the failure to ensure the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement will have far-reaching ramifications not just for Ethiopia's security but also for regional peace and security.
Given the fact that the Pretoria Agreement was an internationally brokered peace deal, it's vital that our regional and international partners ramp up efforts to ensure the ageeement is implemented fully and without further delay. The Ethiopian people in general and the people of Tigray in particular cannot afford even the slightest chance of armed hostilities. But failure to implement the agreement is providing anti-Pretoria spoilers some traction. All stakeholders must, therefore, do what's necessary to marginalize those spoilers by helping us implement the ageeement fully and expeditiously. For our part, we remain committed to the full implementation of the ageeement.
During Ethiopia’s genocidal war in Tigray, women’s bodies were weaponized & sexual violence was systematically used to terrorize + destabilize communities.
Violence begets violenceㅡthe urgent need for accountability to protect young girls & women in Tigray : A thread
Despite the signing of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, Tigrayans continue to endure mounting human rights violations. On September 12, 2024, two Tigrayan refugees at Holhol Refugee CampㅡDjibouti were unjustly arrested & forcibly taken to an undisclosed location.
I am impressed by the Performance of Yonas Nuguse Gebrrmariam of KSHS with a highest ESSLCE record of all time: 675/700. Congratulations to Yonas and the Kalamino Community #Tigray. Proud of you!