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  From Left: Sibhat Nega, Dr. Abraham Tekeste and Keria Ibrahim (Picture: ETV) Addis Ababa, January 15, 2021 - Twenty leaders of the rebel group Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) including Sibhat Nega were put on trial today. Sibhat Nega, Dr. Abraham Tekeste and Keria Ibrahim were among the key TPLF leaders present at the Arada Division of the Federal High Court today.    Former Tigray region President, Abay Woldu and former Addis Ababa City Transport Bureau Head, Dr. Solomon Kidane, were hospitalized and thus were unable to attend the trial. Investigating police said the suspects were wanted for multiple crimes some of which were in connection with the attack orchestrated on the Northern Command, the killing of members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the Northern Command, mobilizing the Tigray youth for war, bypassing the federal government and communicating with different countries and mobilizing finances to fund the war against the federal government,

  Addis Ababa, January 11, 2020 - Former Tigray Regional State President Abay Weldu and his former deputy Dr. Abraham Tekeste were arrested and brought to Addis Ababa today, reported Ethiopian News Agency (ENA). Abay Weldu, ex TPLF Chairman and Former Tigray Regional State President (Picture: ENA) Abay Weldu, who served as President of Tigray region from 2010 to 2018, also served as the chairman of the now defunct Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) from 2012 to 2017. He was replaced by Debretsion Gebremichael who still remains at large. Abay Weldu, ex TPLF Chairman and Former Tigray Regional State President (Picture: Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Dr. Abraham Tekeste was also the former Vice President of Tigray region. He also served as Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation (MoFEC) until 2018. From 2003-2005, he served as the Addis Ababa City Administration Mayor’s Secretary and Office Head. Dr. Abraham Tekeste, former Vice President of Tigray region (Picture: ENA)  

TPLF militia who fled into Sudan as a refugee says the youth weren't allowed to leave Tigray and that they were told they had to defend Tigray. While speaking to Vice journalist, this former TPLF militiaman was covering his face fearing attacks from those around him. Sudanese farmers also witnessed armed men who spoke the Tigrigna language entering Sudan as refugees.  

  Addis Ababa, December 01, 2020 - The Sudanese army arrested a senior TPLF militia leader fighting inside the Sudanese borders. According to reports from the Sudan Tribune , he was accompanied by his family members with a "considerable amount of money and gold". According to sources close to the Sudan Tribune on Monday, November 30, 2020, the "military intelligence of the 2nd Infantry Division in Gedaref had spotted the militia commander, accompanied by dozens of soldiers and his personal protection team, along with his family in the Allaw border area in Al-Fashaqa locality". It was also reported that this group managed to grab land more than the size of Addis Ababa, more than 600 square kilometers, from Sudanese farmers. These lands belonged to Sudanese farmers and herders in the areas of Majaj, Allaw and Allakdi where the TPLF militia inflicted widespread terror operations on villagers, according to the Sudan Tribune. It further said that the Sudanese forces

Lieutenant General Bacha Debele, Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) (Picture: Amhara Mass Media Agency)   Addis Ababa, November 27, 2020 – “I am happy to meet you and make this announcement from Hiwane,” said Lieutenant General Bacha Debele, as he narrated the achievements of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) against the TPLF forces after the 72 hour ultimatum ended. ENDF Southern frontier is at 60 KMs proximity to Mekelle from Hiwane Lieutenant General Bacha Debele, who is part of the Southern frontier heading towards Mekelle city, explained that the Southern frontier or otherwise known as the Raya frontier has two frontiers. One emerged from Chifra and its plan was to take control of Chercher and Mehoni. The second Southern frontier started from Kobo and its aim was to take control of Alamata, through Kukftu to Mehoni. The two Southern forces met at Mehoni, south of Mekelle. “Both of our Southern frontiers encountered difficulty from the landscape rather than fro

  PM Abiy Ahmed meets AU Special Envoy (Picture: Office of the Prime Minister) Addis Ababa, November 27, 2020 – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received at his office this morning a delegation of AU Special Envoy. He expressed his appreciation for the Special Envoys for their visit to Ethiopia, “who in their elderly concern are hopeful for a prosperous and stable Ethiopia”. Nevertheless, he informed the envoy his constitutionally mandated responsibility to enforce the rule of law in Tigray and across Ethiopia. During the discussions, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed briefed the Special Envoys on the background to Ethiopia's rule of law operations currently underway in the Tigray region. The Prime Minister discussed how the federal government took with patience for more than two years TPLF’s provocations and destabilization agenda. The Prime Minister went through the many attempts the federal government took to engage peacefully until the premeditated attack on the Northern Command of the Et

  Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Picture: FDRE Defense Forces) Addis Ababa, November 25, 2020 – As the 72 hour window for TPLF leadership and forces to surrender comes to an end, the Ethiopian Prime Minister said thousands of TPLF forces have taken heed of the call and surrendered. “They have done what is expected from someone who has an intellect”, said the Prime Minister on a statement released on his social media pages. Majority of them were surrendering through Afar regional state where there are the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). The remaining were surrendering from the force that was cut off in Mai Tsebri. The government thanked the TPLF forces who listened to the call and showed their concern for the people. The government urge all those who are unable to surrender under the influence of the TPLF junta to disarm and abstain themselves from being used by the Junta until the Defense Force arrive. In the statement, the prime minister affirmed that for this final and

  Addis Ababa, November 25, 2020 – An additional 74 people were found dead in the outskirts of the Mai Kadra town near neighborhoods called Abinet and Central. 56 of the bodies were found in one location, and some of the bodies were found hidden in a well. Survivors of the attack told Amhara Mass Media Agency that the TPLF forces were intending to hide the bodies fearing an outcry from the international community. They also said TPLF’s plan was to push out the Amharas living in the city. It was to be recalled that yesterday the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) investigative report said that the number of people that were killed could be more than 600. It also said the findings of investigation indicate that “Samri”, a TPLF youth group, police and militia were responsible for carrying out the massacre. The bodies of the dead was formally laid to rest.    

PM Abiy Ahmed Addis Ababa, November 25, 2020 – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged countries to adhere to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of others. He said Ethiopia is a country with a long history and is one of the founding members of the United Nations. He recalled that the African Union has been a pioneer in the past. His comments come after the United Nations Security Council set up an informal meeting on Ethiopia’s operation in Tigray yesterday which was cancelled due to African countries preference for the issue to be handled by the African Union. Nevertheless, the meeting went on with pressures from European countries. The Prime Minister in his statement extended his appreciation to the international community to assist in the ongoing law enforcement operation and but warned that this must be done in accordance with international law. He added that for almost 3 years TPLF has been working to frustrate the democratization process by orchestrating

Addis Ababa, November 24, - The UN Security Council was due to hold talks today on the current law enforcement operation of the Ethiopian federal government on the TPLF rebel group. Nevertheless, the meeting was cancelled , according to reports from AFP. Although, the Ethiopian government repeatedly expressed that the actions being taken by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) is to maintain law and order, the international community is being led to believe that the Ethiopian government is targeting Tigrayans instead of looking at the atrocities being committed by the TPLF group. China leans towards Ethiopia Nevertheless, China, a permanent member of the UN security council with a powers to veto any "substantive" resolution , was celebrating its 50th Diplomatic Anniversary with Ethiopia today , November 24, 2020. China's and Ethiopia's diplomatic relations began on November 24, 1970. President Xi Jinping to President Sahle-Work Zewde said "over the past