TigrayAcadmeicDiasporaInEurope

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

Refugees fleeing Tigray paint a harrowing picture. One refugee stated, “‘The Eritrean regime does not want any Kunama to live in Tigray and its goal is to either exterminate them or forcibly transfer them to Eritrea.’” https://t.co/RODuxRchcr

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

A discussion on the future of Eritrea in Melbourne's Victoria University with Michela Wrong and myself on Tuesday

[Addis Standard @addisstandard]

#Ethiopia: #OFC central committee member held in police custody for more than a week without court hearing: family member
https://t.co/jRc2G5L5Be

Shamen Begna, a prominent figure in the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), has been detained by authorities for over a week without facing a court, according to his wife. His arrest on 17 April, 2024, while socializing at a cafe, was allegedly due to an image of an Oromo Liberation Front (#OLF) flag on his phone.

His wife, Medina Bashir, questions the validity of this reason for his prolonged detention without legal review. Shamen, a lecturer and PhD student, is held at a police station in #Adama City, according to Medina. OFC spokesperson Sultan Kasim confirmed Shamen's detainment along with that of other party leaders, expressing concerns over the lack of justification for their arrests.

The OFC has sought intervention from the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC), yet Sultan said no response has been received.

[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

Diplomatic missions in Addis long succumbed to "clientitis," oftentimes echoing regime's talking points at the expense of their own policies and that of interest of the population.
This was evident during the war on Tigray, and now failed to call for a return to status quo ante.

[Addis Standard @addisstandard]

Tribute: Remembering Jaal Battee Urgessa: A Beacon of Hope for the #Oromo People
https://t.co/HU1Xsvobfq

Battee Urgessa, a prominent member of the Oromo Liberation Front (#OLF) and vocal advocate for the rights of the Oromo people in #Ethiopia, was tragically assassinated on 9 April, 2024. His death represents a significant loss for the Oromo community and those seeking justice and equality in the nation.

Born in 1979 in the village of Bakale Girisa, Battee's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a respected voice for his people was driven by determination and intellectual prowess. Despite facing arrests, torture, and illness, his commitment to peaceful advocacy for Oromo liberation and broader Ethiopian reform never wavered.

Appointed as the interim head of public relations for the OLF in 2018, Battee articulated the aspirations and grievances of the Oromo people with clarity and reason, earning respect across Ethiopia's diverse society. His refusal to compromise his principles in the face of offers of personal gain or safety further solidified his standing as a man of integrity.

While the details surrounding Battee's murder near Meki town are still under investigation, his brutal killing has been widely condemned, with calls for a thorough inquiry from politicians, human rights organizations, and his own community. His loss leaves a void in the pursuit of justice and equality in Ethiopia.

[TigrayAcadmeicDiasporaInEurope @acadmeic]

@USEmbassyAddis 3

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

At the 🇬🇧 co-hosted pledging event we call on partners to step up support to address the humanitarian crisis in 🇪🇹.

🇬🇧 continues to work with @UNICEFEthiopia @WFP_Ethiopia @ICRC @EthioRedCross and all partners to get life-saving assistance to those who need it most.

[Awol Allo @awolallo]

Saddened to hear this tragic news. My thoughts are with Bate’s family, friends and all those mourning this profound loss.

[Lord (David) Alton @DavidAltonHL]

Sudan War - First Anniversary -UN calls it the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis -tens of thousands of civilians killed, 8-9 million displaced, much of the capital bombed, War Crimes & Genocide in Darfur. BBC's James Copnall on the war the world forgot.https://t.co/VnDrddG8VC

[Professor Senait Fisseha @DrSenait]

“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”.

MLK

[Getachew K Reda @reda_getachew]

It’s impossible to disagree with Professor Senait: https://t.co/YNlDzGWjew

[Tom Gardner @TomGardner18]

Interesting line in latest from De Waal and Mulugeta Gebriwot Berhi in @ForeignAffairs 👇

https://t.co/Z2bDQkjCMq

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

I’m afraid your claim is inaccurate. The people of Tigray - with about twice the population - lost hundreds of thousands of people. The only difference? Almost nobody reported their deaths

[Selam Kidane @Selkid]

#FreedomFriday: Issias Afworki, an autocrat, a brutal dictator, and a menace to the Horn of Africa. His proponents posing as refugees are facilitating his #TransNationalRepression across the globe. This should stop! #IssiastoICC #ProtectRefugees #BlueRevolution

[1501HA @alemie_h]

Urgent :Amhara’s manipulation aims to erase Tigrayan identity to claim their land, leaving IDPs from #WesternTigray suffering. Removing the regional imposed administration is crucial . @MikeHammerUSA @USEmbassyAddis @UN @_AfricanUnion #UpholdPretoriaAgreement #AmharaOutOfTigray

[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

In case of forming an interim administration, will those who deliberately settled there and disposed the homes, lands, and properties of the displaced through war, ethnic cleansing, and atrocities be permitted to participate in such administration?
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[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

Participation in Administration: who will be eligible to participate in the 'administration' of the occupied territories: Will there be an abode requirement as part of the status quo ante, allowing only those who were residents before the war (November 2, 2020)?
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[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

Administrative Control of Western and Southern Tigray: Will IDPs return under the TIRA, "occupation administrators", or "military governors"? Furthermore, on what legal basis will the "occupation administrators", or "military governors" rule these territories?
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[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

Several critical questions on the implementation of the CoHA has emerged despite the AU 'strategic reflections':

Ambiguity in the position of Addis Ababa:
Observable lack of consistency in the statements coming from the parties, uncertainty and potential for goalpost shifting
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[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

Engagement is necessary but with clear bottom lines and defined parameters – compliance to the CoHA and the constitution, bona fide commitment, and taking responsibility seriously. To achieve this, transparency requires TIRA and TPLF to issue a statement that list agreements