Musicians are often more effective at telling truth to power than journalists or experts. Like him or hate him, Teddy Afro deserves credit for his willingness and courage in saying through song what he sees as failures in Ethiopian politics. Listen!
https://t.co/tJB1tAu71e
Ethiopians face another armed conflict in Amhara region, a serious humanitarian crisis in Tigray, a dire security situation in Oromia and pervasive impunity nationwide. The role of the media and the right to freedom of expression is as vital as ever,”
https://t.co/kmwyyebIhO
@FarahMaalimM Good point, this is abiy's action. It has nothing to do with Ethiopia. Our Somali bothers and sisters should cooperate with Ethiopian people and find a way to remove Abiy from office.
saddest thing about living in 🇪🇹is that we know damn too well currently people are starving,displaced,ethically cleansed,active war,gang shootings ,broken institutions..yet we manage to go on our daily life routine’s. Can’t do shit about it.whats even worse…we are used to it 💔
@breaking_bre Outdated military hardware. That kid even doesn't know those are the last centuries 3rd generation fighter jets. Now the world is in the 6th generation.
@TiborPNagyJr@Alex_G_AGA@AbiyAhmedAli Although we don't expect diplomats to openly blame governments, atleast you should be kind and acknowledge atrocities are being committed in Amhara region, regardless of who is doing it.
Thoroughly impressed with @RepJames at the House of Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee hearing this morning.
He said and I quote
“The more I learn about this, the more I grow concerned that the Ethiopian Government is not interested in peace and is only interested in the west, the United States in particular, to solve its increasing financial woes”
He also asked pointed questions about the pattern of violence exhibited by the GoE in the past years and reemphasized his question to Mike Hammer on the state departments recognition of these crimes to which Mike Hammer responded “NO”.
It’s important that people understand the significance of this being asked and answered on record.
We had conversation directly with Rep James afterwards and I am encouraged at the subcommittee’s inquiry and genuine interest to learn more. It is clear the that the State Department was going out of their way to minimize the role of the GoE, we shouldn’t expect any less. However the inquisition by the foreign affairs committee is a clear display of the checks and balance of US democratic system and the official “recorded” statements from the members of the State Department who are key executors of Biden’s foreign policy is a win and a huge step forward in getting it right and ensuring that justice is served.
US citizens should know what and to whom their tax dollars are going.
I realize that most people saw this as another diminishing event where false narratives were being platformed in front of congressional member. But by the mere fact that the legislative branch is questioning the State Departments role and progress on establishing peace and stability in Ethiopia as opposed to shrugging it off as a non-issue should make all concerned realize that this is being recognized and publicly acknowledged.
I hope more people are able to see that this was a move in the right direction.
'We're Still Breathing' documentary is screening in WDC tomorrow....Grab tickets on Eventbrite and honor Amhara people who have seen their families killed and been driven from their homes by Oromo nationalists supported by Abiy.
I have directed a documentary about the Amahra genocide. Special screenings are taking place in Washington and Dallas. If your in the area, grab a ticket at Eventbrite.
@reda_getachew Could you also clarify how and by whom he was killed. You can't blaim Amahra or 🇪🇷 for this.
Abiy and his forces are responsible for the murder of more than half a million Tigrayans.