The methods employed by the current administration in maintaining peace order has become increasingly nonexistent and alarming. On the contrary, the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, for the last eight years, has been the perpetrator of violence and killings of its own people. There is a political reality in Ethiopia raising questions about constitutional adherence and democratic transitions.
In today’s Ethiopia, evidence suggests an extensive erosion of institutional autonomy, with the executive branch under absolute dictatorial rule of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, exerting absolute control over critical state apparatuses. This includes, but is not limited to, the legislative body, the military, security establishments, the judiciary system, financial institutions, foreign policy, and regional administrative structures. Such centralization of absolute power under one individual undermines the fundamental principles of checks and balances and democratic governance, effectively nullifying the independent functions essential for a healthy state.
Hundreds of thousands of civilians are confronted with credible accounts of suffering, many suffering violent killings, severe injuries, displacement and destruction of their homes and properties.
As a consequence of the ongoing civil war many soldiers have suffered limb amputations, blindness, and various physical disabilities. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers injured in battle are being deliberately hidden from public view. This practice, reportedly justified by concerns over national image, constitutes a grave humanitarian crisis and a profound violation of human dignity, effectively warehousing victims of conflict in undisclosed locations, beyond the reach of humanitarian aid or public scrutiny.
This worsening civil war, systematic suppression of peaceful dissent, coupled with the horrific treatment of war-affected citizens, paints a stark picture of a nation in peril. Urgent international scrutiny and action are imperative to address these escalating human rights concerns and to prevent further suffering.
Abiy Ahmed’s Rhetoric is Widely Seen Intensifying Historical Divisions and Inter Ethnic Violence
The escalating humanitarian and security crises observed in various regions, particularly the tragic killings of innocent Amhara civilians unfolding in Arusi and Wollaga regions of Oromo, demand an urgent attention and deep reflection. Many observers attribute these grave developments, directly or indirectly, to the Prime Minister’s public pronouncements and directives.
Reports indicate that, during the past and recent Prime Minister’s visits to Wollega, he issued statements that have been interpreted by many as fueling historical grievances heightening communal tensions. Specifically, narratives highlighting past alleged ethnic subjugation and the need for self-defense against perceived aggressors from other regions have been widely cited. Such rhetoric, regardless of intent, carries the profound risk of exacerbating divisions inciting conflict among diverse communities.
Reliance on Loyalist, Mostly Forcefully Recruited Oromo Young Soldiers
The ongoing military operations conducted by the current administration against its own people, across various regions of Ethiopia, are encountering profound difficulties. Reports indicate that these campaigns, rather than achieving their stated objectives or decisive victories, are frequently culminating in strategic defeat, withdrawals or, in certain instances, switching sides and outright surrenders.
A prevailing analysis suggests that these consistent setbacks are largely attributable to a discernible erosion of trust and unity among the diverse ethnic components within the armed forces. This internal fragmentation in the military is believed to be significantly undermining the operational capacity and effectiveness of the military.
Specifically, this perceived lack of cohesion has reportedly resulted in a detrimental impact on the morale and commitment of combatants, especially alleged to those drawn from the Amhara and other non-Oromo ethnic groups. This lack of interest in the war appears to be imitating from their observations of brutal killings of innocent people, resulting in soldiers’ morals waning under challenging circumstances.
Presently, top military leadership is predominantly composed of individuals from the Oromo ethnic group. Contrary to this fact, a key hypothesis is being explored where a fighting force predominantly composed of Oromo individuals could potentially foster enhanced internal solidarity, leading to a more consistent and successful military outcome. This perspective is currently being evaluated for potential strategic implementations.
Alleged consequences of such policies include the forced recruitment of young individuals from mostly Oromo communities into armed forces. Such plans are deeply disturbing, consequently attributing condemnation of the crime against the Oromo communities, and also placing an unbearable burden of fighting on Oromo society, particularly on Oromo mothers who witness their children forcefully recruited into the military. It is imperative that the sanctity of life and the protection of the youth is not paramount in all governmental actions.
Conclusion
Abiy Ahmed is implementing a conspiracy of divide and rule, where the government is causing divisions and brutal violence. To disarm this evil plan, it is essential to cultivate a genuinely inclusive dialogue and foster collaborative solutions. A path forward demands the collective wisdom and concerted efforts of all Ethiopians—from every background and region—to establish true justice, ensure accountability, and build a peaceful, equitable, and prosperous future for the nation.
Presently various regional and political stakeholders, notably from the Amhara, Oromo, Tigray etc. communities appear to be engaged in encouraging distinct convergent efforts concerning national governance. While a formal, unified opposition front of different armed opposition groups has not materialized yet, observers note a strategic alignment in their independent campaigns and struggles against the prevailing dictatorial authority. This discernible pattern of parallel action suggested a growing unformalized collaboration.
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Folks, somewhat and somehow I started getting the smell of aromatic reinvented lasagna. I don’t know about you but I’m going to fix myself the invented lasagna today for lunch and dinner. Boy it smells good. I didn’t know that all I needed was something that looks nice to trigger the crave.
I just received a phone call from my longtime homeboys Al-Toweel Isu and Yemane. They were screaming at me from the top of the lungs. Here is how it went done.
Phone started ringing. Ring! Ring!
Hello, Ittu speaking.
Hey, we are Isu and Yemane.
What’s up holmes? Whadabelike?
We are not happy with you.
What did I do?
It is not what you did but it is what you did not do?
What was that I didn’t do?
What did you see and did not see when you were here two weeks ago?
I saw all cars, trucks and trains run on renewable Isuthium batteries.
What was that you did not see?
There were no donkeys being used as beasts of burden. The few I saw were kept as adorable pets. The rest were let go wild. They have gone feral and become wild asses. I never saw so many wild asses in any other country anywhere. They make a lot of noise though. Heehaw!!! Heehaw!!!! Their loud noise is even reaching all the way here USA.
What else did you see, Ittu?
I saw the nuclear blast proof armored military tank that can travel at 650 Mph on all terrains. I also boarded the fighter jet that can fly at mach 6.
You got that wrong Ittu. It is mach 8.
Sorry. I also saw when your laser gun hit a target as tiny as a button 15 thousand miles away.
Okay, Did you tell all that to Abiy and his people?
Yes I did. I told them a million times but they did not listen. It did not register with them. You know how it goes with us Ethiopians. Our IQ was 69 last year and it is now down to 29. Yours has been consistently at 189 and at the top of the Mensa International.
They better listen to you Ittu. We just can’t keep watching them bad-mouthng us.
I will keep telling them. But your wild asses are making loud noise that has reached us here in the USA.
Those who frequently and actively advocating on behalf of Abiy Ahmed, those who unequivocally support him consider all his critics as Supporters of Isaiyas Afwork. It has become evident that the rhetoric deployed in his defense, often perceived as insincere or driven by external incentives rather than genuine belief, fails to resonate with the broader populace. Elaborate justifications and superficial appeals, no matter how artfully constructed, are proving inadequate to genuinely persuade and gather widespread public support. Such efforts, unfortunately, cannot alter the trajectory towards what many observers consider an unavoidable reckoning, nor can they shield the administration from facing the profound ugly consequences of its current path.
‘Dictionary Happy Hour’ on Borkena: Free ‘Dictatorship’ definition [on the house] for the ‘dictatorship’ definition-challenged misinformers on Borkena – “A dictatorship is a country which is ruled by a dictator or by a very strict and harsh government.” [Collins]
Last Ethiopia’s Election [LEE] | International Election Observers [IEO]: Per the request by the >120 Opposition Political Parties [OPP], the LEE was held under on-site polling station scrutiny by IEO [AU, UN, EU, US, etc.]. OPP filed no fraud!
Prosperity Party [PP] | 5-Year Election Term [5-YET]: In the LEE, Ethiopia’s 86 Ethnics held elections in their Respective Ethnic Zones and elected their Ethnic Representatives. Abiy’s PP won and elected him PM for a 5-YET. That’s Democracy!
Domestic Terrorism [DT] | Domestic Terrorists [DTs]: Insurrection against elected governments under any guise is DT. Aiding & Abetting DT is DT, too! DTs & Abettors are legitimate Law Enforcement Targets and MUST face justice!
Abiy’s Government [AG] | Egypt’s Domestic Proxy [EDP] | The Enemy Within [TEW]: AG has been battling EDP [EPLF-TPLF, OLF-IFLO, Amara Fanno (Misnomer), etc.]. Egypt & Eritrea arm-and-fund EDP to wreak havoc, derail development projects, and degrade Ethiopia’s Economy. So, EDP is the WORST of Ethiopia’s Enemies → TEW! TEW deserves NO MERCY!
አህያ ካህያ ቢራገጥ ጥርስ አይሳበርም ።
You recognized and admitted that there exists a problem in your Ethiopia. You hold one man responsible for all the problems in your Ethiopia. In your other article, you wrote about Democratic elections in Ethiopia. You are playing a diversionary political game. Your attempt to hide the real causes of Ethiopia’s problem using logic and accepted political theories is better than the cheap PP propagandists that usually engages in derogatory rhetoric and false narrations.
The source of all the problems in your Ethiopia is the constitution. Ethiopia needs a new constitution. At present, Ethiopia doesn’t exist. What we have now is sovereign Ethnic states organized under the name of Ethiopia. Ethnicity dictates everything in your Ethiopia, and the Oromos own your Ethiopia.
The Oromo regime of Abiy Ahmed will be removed from power by the AFNM. Because of their ethnocentric mindset and their hate for the Amhara people, the Oromos disqualify themselves from holding public offices. The Oromos are not qualified to govern a nation. The Oromos can only govern their own Clan with their superstitious and backward system of arbitration. የኦሮሞ ህዝብ ግብረገብነት የሌለው በመንጋ አስተሳሰብ የሚንቀሳቀስ ፍጡር ነው ። የዛር ውላጁ የአብይ አህመድ የኦሮሙማ አገዛዝ ሳይወድ በግድ ከመንግሥትነት ይወገዳል ።
There will be no peace as long as Oromos are in power. Oromos are opportunistic Savages. There will be no peace. Ethiopia needs a new constitution. Ethiopia needs the AFNM.