Welkait,Raya were part of Wollo and Gondar, in modern Ethiopian history: people never disputed which side they belonged. TPLF; the source of all evils in modern Ethiopia must be stripped of these evils before it can join united Ethiopia bound by law and the principle of equality.
Amhara does not need alliance with TPLF. Fano excels with numbers, quality of people and support across the nation. The Southern and Gambela Peoples Movement of 58 nationalities creating alliance with Fano soon. Fano should stay its course, refrain from controversial alliance.
Ethiopia's Govt has hard decision regarding Tigray's participation in June elections. US history shows we badly mishandled bringing rebel states back into the union. Ethiopia's national reconciliation needs Tigrayan people to be able to fully participate.
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The so-called "alliance" between the Eritrean regime and elements within the TPLF leadership—as well as factions within the Tigray Defense Forces—has never had any tangible objective beyond granting the Eritrean dictator peace of mind by turning Tigray into the principal battlefield.
The much-hyped relationship that the reactionary group in Tigray has invested immense time and energy into is contingent upon several preconditions laid down by their senior partners in Eritrea: no moves whatsoever toward reclaiming Western Tigray (so as not to provoke Fano); no discussion of Tigray's potential statehood; full acceptance of the Algiers Agreement; and the provision of military-age recruits to be trained by the Eritrean regime. "Comrade" Isaias has made it abundantly clear to diplomats that he has no interest in making any sacrifice for "the leaders of Woyane," underscoring his contempt for his junior partners in this futile client-patron arrangement. In truth, I believe Isaias—seasoned in the art of power preservation—has made the rational choice. He knows precisely where his interests lie.
At this moment, the reactionary clique finds itself mired in a grave crisis of its own making. In a paradoxical bid to escape that crisis, it now seeks to create another—by launching military operations in the Southern and Southeastern Zones in an attempt to seize power by force. At a time when the rainy season is in full swing—and when every ounce of energy should be directed toward the pursuit of peace—the clique has instead opted for war against our people as its supposed solution. Tragically, this is the only strategy it appears capable of.
The foreseeable and forewarned outcome of this unholy alliance—between the Eritrean regime and the reactionary faction within the TPLF, aided by enablers within the Tigray Armed Forces—is the renewed declaration of war on our people. This destructive path must be rejected by every Tigrayan.
Responsibility for the consequences lies squarely with the reactionary clique, senior military leaders, and above all, the President of the Interim Administration.
Statement by the Tigray Interim Administration (IRA) on Current Developments
It's a well-known fact that following the split of the TPLF leadership into two camps, one of the two had conducted an illegal party congress. Since its illegal congress, this clique has been making a mockery of law and order in Tigray, determined to spread anarchy in Tigray and create popular apprehension.
This faction has also been busy eroding the unity of the people of Tigray and belittling and smearing our people. It is also engaged in a nonstop smear campaign against the IRA leadership as well as that of the security forces. Claiming on the one hand that "the security forces are with us," and on the other hand that "we have an understanding with the federal government," this faction has been preoccupied with confusing our people.
Now this faction has proclaimed an official putsch to put into practice the blustering chest-thumping that it has displayed in various forums. Having mistaken the IRA's patience so as to avoid eroding the unity of the people of Tigray for weakness, today, October 7, 2024, this faction officially declared its unwavering desire to make Tigray lawless. It has undertaken this irresponsible step deliberately to engineer instability and crisis, not because the processes of how and when governmental powers can be secured are lost on it. Above all else, choosing this chest-thumping at a time when efforts towards restoring Tigray's territorial integrity are bearing fruits makes it clear that this faction's sole interest is holding onto power, not tending to our people's needs and associations.
The Tigray Interim Administration cannot and will not tolerate such reckless actions. Taking into account the fact that this faction had mistaken the IRA's prior efforts to preserve our people's unity for weakness, the IRA will take legal actions against this destructive faction's leadership. We would like to make it clear to our people that this faction and its leadership will assume sole responsibility for any and all consequences that ensue.
The IRA would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate its commitment to mobilizing its capacities to ensure the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement to address our people's fundamental questions and ensure law and order.
Tigray Interim Administration
October 7, 2024
Mekelle
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