EDITOR'S NOTE: We believe that the majority of the poor and exploited people of Tigray must not suffer because of the criminal and anti-Ethiopia acts of the Tigrean elites, including some of those who claim to oppose the Meles regime, but continue to promote Tigrean supremacy. A public dialogue is necessary to avoid potential violent backlash against fellow Ethiopians of Tigrean ethnic group as a result of the evil deeds of the politicians who claim to represent them. It's is with this spirit that the following article is published.
By Assta B. Gettu
When that Day comes what will happen to the Tegarues (Tigreans)? That Day is to some a Day of doom; to others a Day of Joy and celebration, and that Day is the final Day of Meles Seitanawi (Zenawi).
After Meles Seitanawi’s regime is terminated and all of his political gangs have vanished from the face of the earth, I always fear many Ethiopians who have been marginalized for so many years under Meles’ political party whose main purpose has been to enrich the few selected tribes may retaliate disproportionately against the Tegarues, who are also to be Ethiopians but badly misguided by one of their evil sons – Meles Seitanawi.
To protect such fallen victims from being completely erased from the map of Ethiopia, the avengers – the Amharas, the Oromos, the Somalis in the Ogaden and the other Ethiopian tribes – must gingerly take immediate actions against those hot-tampered Ethiopians who want to destroy the Tegarues because of Meles’ vicious political leadership.
As in all wars or conflicts, the victors do not always completely destroy their enemies: some they capture and send them to jail, and some they pardon and send them home without harming them. In this way, all Ethiopians, it is my hope, are expected to do better than this toward the Tegarues, their own people, not their foreign enemies. This does not mean the few criminals must go unpunished, and most Ethiopians well know who these hard core criminals are and who have been terrorizing Ethiopia for almost twenty years. If captured, these evil men and women who have been eating the flesh and drinking the blood of the unfortunate Ethiopians should face justice and should be told what they have done to their own people and why they have done such heinous crimes against humanity.
The conflict in Ethiopia is a family conflict, and as such it could be solved by the Ethiopians themselves; in fact, it could have been solved long time ago if, for instance, Washington’s support for Meles Seitanawi were a legitimate one to help Ethiopia elect a democratic government.
Conflicts occasionally exist in a family, no matter how strong, or spiritual, the family is, and when the family is unable to solve its conflicts, a good neighbor comes in and tries to solve the conflict; however, Ethiopia, at this time, does not have a very concerned neighbor, thanks to Meles Seitanawi for a job well done in rendering Ethiopia almost a friendless nation.
The friendship between Ethiopia and the West is an artificial one on which Ethiopians should not rely at all; if it were a genuine one, the West, with all its overwhelming power and economic might, could have helped Ethiopia to remove the dictator Meles Seitanawi from his corrupt regime as the West helped Iraq by overthrowing Saadam Hussein; rather, the West has emboldened Meles Seitanawi by training his army and by financing his criminal activities continuously and shamelessly.
Therefore, when the conflict in Ethiopia comes to an end naturally or by waging war against Meles Seitanawi, the Tegarues who have not committed any crime should not fear any retaliation from the oppressed Ethiopian tribes, for most Ethiopians could remember the divine words: “Vengeance is mine” – and they should prevent themselves from shedding the bloods of some innocent Tegarues. The Apostle Paul firmly declares: “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:19). These particular divine words should be learned diligently and practiced effectively by every Ethiopian who has the propensity to harm another Ethiopian from the region of Tigray.
When Meles Seitanawi divided the country on ethnic lines, the main purpose was to give the Tigreans an economic and political advantage over the other tribes without first thinking carefully what would happen to them after he leaves office. By doing special favor for them, he is, in fact, isolating them from the rest of the Ethiopian people and making them an easy target to fall into the hands of an angry mob from the other tribes of the Ethiopian people as soon as he is removed from power.
So in the long run, Meles is hurting the Tegarues rather than helping them, and some of the Tegarues may not yet realize the danger they are heading to after their master Meles Seitanawi abandons them and flees the country and asks for an asylum in America or Saudi Arabia to save his life before he is caught and handed over to the International Court for his crimes against his own people.
We may fail to identify all the criminals, but we will never fail to identify Meles, Azeb, Abune Paulos, and Al Amoudi when that final Day – a “Day of Reckoning” – comes, and those who escape from the wraths of the Ethiopian people on that final Day are those who have never given up their struggles to overthrow the Meles regime, and these heroes are the ones who can determine the final fate of the Tegarues.
These well-disciplined Ethiopian heroes will not automatically destroy everyone who speaks Tigrigna but carefully examine if one has been involved with Meles criminal activities when Meles was in power and bring him/her to justice. In this way, the innocent Tegarues are spared from being executed, and they will be reconciled with the rest of the Ethiopian people.
After all, most Ethiopians follow the teaching of Jesus, that is, they can forgive the Tegarues as many times as the Tegarues ask for forgiveness; what matters here the most is not revenge on one’s own people but forgiveness for the sake of Christ, who taught us to forgive our brothers and sisters and live together in peace. As it has been difficult to live in peace with our neighbors during Meles’ reign of terror, it would be possible for every Ethiopian to enjoy freedom and to live in peace under a democratically elected Ethiopian Prime Minister whose priority is the Ethiopian people not his/her own interest.
Someone may say that the Jews persecuted, one by one, the Nazi criminals wherever they had been hiding but forgave the world that failed to protect the Jews, and it would be the same thing with the oppressed Ethiopians: they would hunt the Meles family and his death squads and impel them to confess their atrocities toward the helpless Ethiopians but allow the peace-loving Tegarues to go free and work in their country without a fear of any reprisal from the other oppressed Ethiopians.
Mengistu Haile Mariam and Meles Seitanawi slaughtered many Ethiopian students, priests, and political leaders without giving them a chance to defend themselves in the court, but such offensive and arbitrary killings will never happen again in Ethiopia once Ethiopia has a democratically elected leader from whatever tribe he or she might be. This is my dream, and, I think, it is also the dreams of many Ethiopians in the diaspora and at home; of course, dreams sometimes may not come true, but I hope this time they will come true because Meles is morally, economically, and politically weaker than ever before.
The good Tegarues, the Amharas, the Oromos, and the many other Ethiopian tribes should stick together and work hard never to bring to power the evil leaders to govern them once the Meles regime is over through peaceful negotiation or arms struggles or through what ever means necessary.
No one in his or her right mind wants to see Ethiopians wage an ethnical war except Meles Seitanawi so that he could stay in power indefinitely; an ethnically divided country, like Ethiopia, may not prosper because of the conflict that exists among the different tribes, each tribe claiming superiority over the other tribe instead of thinking as one nation, as one Ethiopia. If, for example, the Tegarues believe in the Abay Tigray; the Oromos in their big number; and the Amharas in their Imperial dynasty, then such conflict of interest would take Ethiopia further to more disintegration and instability. Such uncalled for disintegration and instability would create continuous hostility between each tribe, and each tribe claiming victory over the other tribe and trying to subjugate the weaker tribe. In such rare or perhaps common cases, the weaker tribe may ally itself with the other stronger tribe, and the internal conflict will continue until a lasting solution to the conflict is found through a democratically elected leader, and this democratically elected leader will benefit not only the Tegarues who fear retaliations from the other tribes but all the tribes of Ethiopia after that final Day of doom for Meles Seitanawi and his entire political advisers.
(Originally posted on Aug. 11, 2008)
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Before the Hutus exterminated tutsis, they were saying we will bring to justice the "bad tutsis" and we will not hurt the innocent Tutsis.
But at the end of the day, tutsis from all spheres were massacred in hundreds of thousands. what a shameful article by ethiopian review.
The rwanda radio media was charged by international criminal court. this ethiopian review article is on record to hold elias kifle responsible for any future ethnic based massacre.
May God help Ethiopia and keep our peace and tolerance.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Elias! its true that we can't blame the whole Tigreans population; HOWEVER, up to this moment we haven't seen any Tigreans opposing to the weyane crimes against the people of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea; and for these and other reasons not only are they becoming suspects by their fellow brothers and sisters but they seem to be awaiting for the weyane dream, THE GREATER ABY TIGRY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. As long they don't voice their opinions directly or indirectly, with-in or with-out then it is anybody's guess as to where they stand with the crimes of weyanes.
August 11th, 2008 at 4:14 PM
SILENCE!!!!
SILENCE ! I KILL YOU! said an ad of the day, which symbolizes a dead "terrorist" body threatening as if he is able to kill!
I cannot afford no to laugh by your writing Gettu.
Tigrians are always Tigrians, do not forget …!!!
hmmmmm
August 11th, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Dear Elias
You are still kid.You made me laugh. U still couldn't understand how powerful Tigreans are. No body can do any thing to us-believe me. U forgot how we topple the dictator-who helped us???–No amhara, or oromo will step a foot on Tigray soil-one can try if they have made their grave ready..We are over confident my dear that we are safe by our fist..you racist-one day we will kill u-believe me when u come to Ethiopia any time..we will slaughter u-am sure. We are waiting for your arrival any time.
from Tigraway
August 11th, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Don't forget also the "Agitators from within" claiming they were against Meles, but in fact are for the Tigrean supremacy all the same. The Belai Abrahas of "Ethiomedia" is such spoilers to our Ethiopian unity! They must be held account on their hate mongering and usually for unfounded enmity within Ethiopia and outside Ethiopia. If one is dumb enough to listen to their "Doom and gloom" message, Eritrea and Ethiopia would never be friends for Shabeya is set to destroy Ethiopia. Of course, nothing could be farther from any truth. But, again those types of Tegarus are destined to never come out of their inferiority complex, which keeps them in their self made insecurity and blame it on the only power that really could save all of Ethiopia from a premature death.
August 11th, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Elias
You should remove this article before people say this website is promoting violence against Tigrayans.
Assta Gettu shame on you for inciting ethnic violence!
We are looking for a democracy in Ethiopia not another Rwanda.
I hope the Orthodox Church & Islamic Mosques will pray that these issues will not happen in Ethiopia.
Shame on you Assta gettu!
August 11th, 2008 at 4:49 PM
I think this is a very crucial issue for all Ethiopians. I would say this is a responsibility for both Tigrians and non Tigrians ethic groups of Ethiopia. The reason that I said both parties have responsibilities is that the tigrians who are not members and supporters of the TPLF regime have to be able to speak out that they are not supporting this regime regardless of other people reaction. Specially the tigrians who live in Diaspora have to speak up against Meles Seytanwai on the behalf of the majority of the Tigrians who lives in various parts of Ethiopia but not a supporter of weyane regime. There are only a few Tigrians who are a supporter of the Weyane regime compare to the vast majority of tigirans who doesn’t support the regime. Actually, there are about three or four major categories in Tigrian ethnic towards the Weyane regime. There are Tigrians who are members of TPLF and strongly supports the Meles Seytanwai legislative plan of destroying Ethiopia. There are also Tigrians that are members of TPLF but strongly hates Meles Seytanawi but have already been involved in many crimes along with Meles Seytanawi and benefited from the corruption cycle of Meles Seytanwi in the EFFORT. This second group of Tigrians have also a huge hate against the other ethnic group especially the Amahars. This group also fear Meles Seytawi because they don’t want to be victims as Seye, Haylom, Kinfe and other major ex-officials of TPLF and believes that they have to perform their duties under the command in chief of Meles Seytanwi. There are also Tigrians who are not direct beneficiers of TPLF but hate Meles Seytanawi personally but also hates the other ethnic group in Ethiopia especially the Amahras. These group just support the TPLF criminal group for the sake of the above reasons eventough they are not part of the current criminal activity and corruption of Weyane. The other category of Tigrians are those who hates weyane but are victims of the poor propaganda of Weyane. These people assume that they can be destroyed by other ethnic group if weyane gives up power, so these group again support weyane even though they are victims of weyane government. Actually some of the individuals of this category receive a daily verbal torture from the TPLF officials in Ethiopia and abroad as well. Finally, I would say there are minorities in Tigrian ethnic that persistently opposes and speak up against weyane for its criminal activity. Some of these last group are Dr. Hailu Araya, member of UDJ , Ato Abrha Belay editor in chief of ethiomedia website. Ato Gebermedihn Araya former finance minster of TPLF, Dr Giday of one of the leaders of the newly formed strong party Ginbot 7, Ato Aragawi Berhe ex-chairman of TPLF, who was also one of the founders of TPLF and so many other individuals that are restlessly fights the weyane regime including myself. At this moment I would like to ask an apology for those people who are ethically Tigrians but hates and fights the Weyane regime in different aspects but didn’t mention your name here. I personally know that there are many many Tigrians even here in diaspora that don’t support the inhuman daily atrocities of TPLF. I also guarantee you that the majority of the Tigrians in Ethiopia are not supporters of TPLF, however Meles Seytanawi has been purposely appointing those Tigians to committee his daily atrocities just because he wants the other eethic groups in Ethiopia can establish hate against the Tigrieans. In addition to that the Meles Seytanawi network has again purposely invoving the Tigrians in the corruption activities and has made purposely millioners and made them to own big companies those few Tigrians who lives other parts of Ethiopia but Tigriay. When the non-Tigrians ethics observe what is going on with the few Tigrians they assume that all the tigirans are involving in the corruption along with the daily criminal atrocities.
That is why I said we need to work from both sides to exactly identify the criminals in Tigrians. Again, the tigrians who had not spoken up against meles have to begin their outrage against Meles as soon as possible to show how much they are concerned for other ethnic groups in Ethiopia and to show how much they love and respect other Ethiopians. At the same time the non-Tigrians Ethiopians have to get out from ethnicity baised politics and try to be able to identify those crimainl tigrians under the weyane cave. The non-tigrians Ethiopians should avoid their hates against the whole tigrians and only focus ways how to bring the tigrian criminals along with the other ethnic groups criminal under the weyane party. I didn’t mean that all non-tigrian but those who are emotionally developed hate against the Tigrians have to stop a blindly hate and know that by hating the big ethinc we would allow the Meles Seytanaiw dream come true. The only beneficiaries when we hate each other would be the MEles seytanwi group and its self owned TPLF party. We Ethiopians cannot afford to divide anymore, we also have no place for divide and rule game politics that has been destroying our country for the last almost two decades by the set up of Meles Seytanaiw group. So let’s say no more hate politics and lets be able to open our eyes in order to determine our exact enemies under the TPLF party. We all have to know that Ethiopia has never had an ethnic enemy rather we have had a regime that is surrounded by a few people. So lets all focus how to remove this regime by strengthening our solidarity irrespective of our views, ethnic, tribes, religion. Let’s not give any more time for Meles Seytaniw divide and rule game. No more dictatorship and enough is enough. At the end of the day whether we like it or not Ethiopia is made of over 80 ethnic groups, so we have to protect that from falling in to apart. Let say no to haters.
TPLF doesn’t represent neither the will of tigrians nor the interest of tigrians. TPLF is just a party created by a few Tigrians in the name of the tigrian nation to destroy Ethiopia.
Death to weyane Members and Ethiopia shall prevail!!!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 5:04 PM
We love all Tigrian noting will happen after EPRDF give up. we are (oromo , Amhara, Tigria, somalia, Guraga etc) Ethiopian.
Please avoid such rubbish article which spread hatred among Ethiopian. Please the man who wrote this article think what you are doing; try to see different aspect of the scenarios.
God Bless Ethiopian
August 11th, 2008 at 5:09 PM
What a malicious, irresponsible article. It is obvious that this article is written by Elias's cousin from Eritrea.
I have no doubt about that no Ethiopian in his/her right mind can write this.
Elias cursed be your fate, son of a bitch. I can not wait to find you and dismantle your cursed body into hundreds.
August 11th, 2008 at 5:38 PM
I think it is a good reminder that we should be well prepared to avoid an ugly surprise. You cannot assume it will never happen in Ethiopia. The tplf junta has created a fertile ground for such a disaster. We may not fill it here in the diaspora, but back home our people are in great pain. My advise to our Tigrian brothers and sisters is to join hands with the rest of the Ethiopian people and struggle as one people of Ethiopia not as one ethnic group to get rid off this disease called tplf. Except the few bandits, almost all of the people of Tigray have suffered like the rest of their Ethiopian brothers and sisters.
August 11th, 2008 at 5:43 PM
we should tell our tigray bro and sister's that they are not the one who are our enemy's .our enemy is woyanne and woyanne is in each and every etnik group .
August 11th, 2008 at 5:53 PM
That day! That day …yeah … that day they will hide behind eritrean skirts. They'll deny they r tigres, they will claim they r eritreans. But why r u worried about what will happen to them that day … why not worry abour what is happening to us now. They know that we good-hearted Ethiopians will not hurt anyone indiscriminately … that is y they r doing what they r doing
August 11th, 2008 at 5:54 PM
First of all, I am not crazy about this article because it could put some evils in readers mind. We do not have to forget that we are crying to bring democracy in Ethiopia. What does that mean? In my opinion, it means that the rule of law would be exercised thoroughly. If somebody is a bad guy whether they are Tigrians, Amharas, Oromos, Guraghes, etc. the law of the land will take care of it. It is unfair to target crimes committed during Woyanne Regime to Tigrians only. Plse cool it off guys. We have a long way to go.
August 11th, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Whoever scribbled this crap should know that not everybody lives in your gloom and doom little world. Get out of your whisky glass and sober up. Your hate and bitterness is an open book for your unfortunate readers. Get a life mr snake oil salesman ………….
August 11th, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Elias my brother i am really ashamed to have read this article.
I have been a reader of this website for many years, most article are border line pushy but i agree you must attack TPLF in every angle.
I am very sorry you post this rubbish article like this.
I had tears in my eyes reading this article.
What would Tewodros, Yohannes, Alula Aba Negga, Menelik say about this!
I am going to pray now that you remove this article in the name of Ethiopia and it's unity.
August 11th, 2008 at 6:54 PM
I believe that the writer has the natural right to go the extent of even saying let's go ahead and sloughter every tigre. I also have the right to respond to it in a way that suits it.
I see a coward in this article. This is bemar yetelewose kosso. The writer is trying to articulate a psychological warfare on tigres. I have no doubt this is written by supporter of meles zenawi. This is the type of campaign that is being under taken by meles and the gang. Yes like HIV the tactics are evolving to avoid being detected. There is no difference between the poor in ethiopia. If there is a problem, it is among the elite blood suckers of different ethnics that are used to sucking the blood of the poor. I hope that vampires from all ethnics will disappear. God bless ethiopia.
August 11th, 2008 at 6:56 PM
When the story is finally told, the genocide that is being perpetrated against the people of Ogaden in the interest of Tigreans or 'Greater Tigray' would eclipse that of Rwanda, which Meles and his Woyannes tribal gangsters like to talk about. Tigreans, for their own sake, if not for the sake of other people of Ethiopia, need to distance themselves from Woyanne.
August 11th, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Most of you do not even know the Tigrians (the real ETHIOPIANS) and if you do not know them by now you will never know them and I will not blame your ignorance because you need more than eighteen years may be another 3000 thousand years to know and figure out what the Tigrians are . They will keep you guessing all your life.I am glad they are ETHIOPIANS and I LOVE THEM TO DEATH. They are my HEROS.
The same thing goes for you MR . ELIAS KIFLE one day you will be where you belong.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:11 PM
we aare all ethiopian and mixed with oromo amhara tigray and other ethnics so what we want is change we don't want to radicate anyone from the face of ethiopia!! we will forgive but not forget meaning it's a part of history that will exsist for many many years. hate should only be converted to love and we must bring all tigrays who have lived with fear and propoganda we need to bring them close to us than ever make and we have to creat in their state of mind that they do not need to fear other ethiopians what we want is change for all!! even why not be eriterians ethiopians don't have a bad spot in their heart for anyone we are god loving people we follow the bibile or quran. from now on we have to be closer than ever enough with divide and rule we need unity and we want it now!!if we promote this within our people we could make a dramatic change soon!! god bless ethiopia and ethiopians
August 11th, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Here you go again clown with your BS. I love coming onto your "website" to read the joke of the day. Nothing will happen to Tigreans my brother. But what i do know is, you will never go to Ethiopia because that will be the end of you ahahaha!!! How does it feel knowing you can't go back to your country EVER!!! Sorry, but i do feel bad for you.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Assta Gettu – the author,
Your article is about tolerance toward Tigreans who may not have participated in the evil doings of the TPLF regime but in whose name crimes were committed.
In the process ,however, you showed lack of sensibility toward 50% or even more of your compatriots by saying: …"most Ethiopians follow the teaching of Jesus"… and …"what matters here the most is not revenge on one’s own people but forgiveness for the sake of Christ"….
For your information there are millions of Ethiopians who follow neither Jesus nor forgive for the sake Christ but may well agree with the main thrust of your article for the good of the country.
For so long Ethiopia was ruled by certain ethnic groups and their faith and culture are made dominant and standard at the expense of others. If not taken care of and checked properly at ordinary people's level, ethicity and religion may prove two explosive issues in Ethiopia. That is regardless of the policies of the politicians of the day.
It would, therefore, help you and Ethiopia as a country if each of us cleanses their bias from the thoughts and picture they have of Ethiopia.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Elias
This is a very good message to the people of tigray in general and to those banda tigrians in particular. We, tigrians, know the intentions of the extimists like Ginbot 7 and Elias. That's why the people of tigray is always with TPLF, despite few individuals are benefited from TPLF.
Elias, be aware that if the worst comes, if tigrian can be a military with in weeks time. We will offer article 39 to OLF, ONLF, gambela liberation,Afar and Benishangul. we have our own military, we have article 39 then we will declare independence. That time the mission of shabia will be accomplished.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:35 PM
How is this article any different from the propoganda used
by the government, when it compared with the Rwanda case, in fear and hate mongering between ethnics? When is this nonsense of blind associations of butchers and dictators with the innocent and poor people of their ethnic background to stop?
Hopefully, the rational and peace loving Ethiopians would not sink that low and narrow, as B. Gettu's provocative
call. The website and the author of the article must be responsible for any developments.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Yes I ask our Tigrian brothers and sisters to act now and be with us don't wait any longer please. There is a lady {Gedey}who calls on Mebit radio in Washington DC and attacks the opposition all the time. This lady talks about how a good warriors weyanes are and how they have experience.Gedey doesn't want to have peace if weyane is not in power. Gedey tells the listeners there is prosperity and growth in Ethiopia and warns the opposition not to try to change it with peace full or armed struggle. So I tell to Gedey you are in America to do the dirty job of weyane (the 53 page paper from the Diaspora minstir) but it doesn't work ,ignore you master and be with your people if you believe we are part of you
August 11th, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Dear friends: Felasha, Dil le Ethiopia, and Mola,
The purpose of this short article is not to incite hatred or to divide the already divided country but to unite it by reminding the oppressed Ethiopians to avoid the same mistakes that Meles Seitanawi and his political gangs have committed by pitting in one tribe and arming it against the other tribe. The article strongly warns when that final Day arrives, when all Ethiopians are empowered to determine their own destinies, they should not gloat over their victories over Meles Seitanawi and persecute the innocent Tegarues just because they are Tigreans from the same country where that evil man, Meles the dictator, originated.
Among the commentators of the article, the following commentators have clearly grasped the spirit of the article: #7, #10, and #11, and I cannot add more than what they have said, and I’m so glad they have understood my intention to remind my fellow Ethiopians never to retaliate against my Tigrean people when that Day of recompense comes in unexpectedly.
August 11th, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Let us not entertain such a terrible idea please.
Are you serious that there are Ethiopians who are contempleting such thinking? I think it will be the end of Ethiopia. Let us not forget that Hailesellasie with the help of the British bombed Tigrai during the first Woyane against the poor peasants. Don't forget that the Mengistu regime bombarded Tigrai for more than 17 years killing thousands of innocent people. I don't think Tigrians revenged on fellow Ethiopians for the attrocities commited on them by the Amhara elites. Are you telling me you would do the same thing again if what you are requiring from Tigrians is not met? come on that is not even fair and you know, the consequence will be much more dangerous. We are tlaking about servival here.
Sure Meles will be caught and pay his due. However, the idea that some how Tigrians must pay as well is irresponsible. We have failed to identify the beneficiaries of the meles regime. You will be surprised that the benefciaries are all kinds of Ethiopians from all kinds of ethinic groups in Ethiopia. So let us not pin down our frastration on helpless Tigrians.
It seems like that Tigrinas are becoming the scapegoat for all the failed political organizations in Ethiopian politics. First of all the opposition leaders were not up to the job and by that I mean they extremely underestimated the evilness of meles and co. and when they failed to grab power, their fellowers started blaming Tigrians in general when in fact, it is all kind of ethinic groups who are enabling the meles and co. to live and rule Ethiopia longer. I really don't buy the idea that Tigrians are benefiting more than other ethinic groups in Ethiopia. Do you know who is building the schools in Tigrai? do you know who is building some of the clinics in Tigrai? do you know who is running those technical schools in Tigrai? do you know who is feeding and helping Tigrians in Ethiopia? let me tell you it is Tigrians who are in Diaspora period. Not the mafia meles and co. Sure they may have built some cement and clothing plants to creat the impression that they are the guardians of Tigria. However, the engine behind the reseruction of the region of Tigrai are Tigrians who live inside Ethiopia and outside of Ethiopia. Please, ask your neighbours who are Tigrians, talk to them and get a feeling on how they are helping their homeland, then you will have a good idea. And hopefully you will understand that the Tigrians are just like other Ethiopian people who have aspirations to become educated, prosporous and happy Ethiopians.
August 11th, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Selam
The international Courts are a joke. Look who they are charging with crimes against humanity and who they are praising as good doers.
You are right in one point, the west is not the friend of Ethiopians.
When the time comes Meles and Co will get what is coming to them.Not from some self serving western entity, but from the sons and daughters Ethiopia.
Meles and Co have betrayed and sold Ethiopia it is important
they face the people they betrayed and be judged by the same people the looked down upon.
Lastly when is the last time you saw the west or a wstern entity not base every and all it actions on its own interest?
August 11th, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Shame on you Elias!! I can't simply pass with out saying something. It is so sad to see that you go down so fast, as if being an agent of Eritrea is not enough. Do you realize what you are posting and what are the consequences? Think about for a second, my learned friend! Don't even think that I am Woyane or whatever. Don't fool us, please. This is a carefully worded, full of coded language telling us who really wrote this. I believe this is not really written by Ethiopian. If so, he must be really, really sick, like u. Period. Please, please take it down.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:50 PM
simply, what a garbage idea. Tigreans never have been knell down under any circumstance and we never will, you idea just dream on. Hate mongers keep dreaming TPLF is here for life. I will not go any further because you are not worth my time.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:14 PM
most part of the writting is good. however; the title and the language used is not right. the titlte should have to be what will happen to the weyanees including: Amahra.oromo,tigreans,and other members of the ethipian tribes who are active members of Weyane. not all tigrans are the supporters of Weyane. please let us to be carefull in what we speak and write. Ethiopia with out all its people is not ethiopia.I thinck the person who write this articel is either the member of Shabia or the affilate.they are good to sneak in to ethiopian politics by wearing ship's cloth.watch out guys.by the way I am not a member of EPRDF. I am an ethiopian with no ethinic mentality.try to see my comment with no bias.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Hans (Comment #9)and Tekorkuary (comment # 28)
What has Eritrea to do with this article? It reminds me when some jokingly stated that even if there was an earthquake in Weyane land, the Weyanes (and apparently the Weyane sympathizers) would quickly accuse Eritrea of the natural mishap! How foolish can some people remain and for how long? Have mercy on us dear God!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Elias,
This reminds me of a knocked out boxer lying on the stage threatening to kill the victor when he manages to get up! Let your 'dooms day' and we'll see who is doomed! 'Kewedeku behuala menferaget lemelalat!'
August 11th, 2008 at 11:34 PM
The main master of tribal politics is the adwa tigreans of Meles – all those associated with him will pay for it be it tigre amara oromo or any other group – if they continue to play this cheap backward politics of ethnicisim they will suffer for it – Ethiopians are extremely cultured and civilized not like the ascaris ruling the country who are slaves for the white man – their parents were slaves of the italians and their children are again have sold their souls
August 12th, 2008 at 12:48 AM
There is nothing wrong with this article. It might or might not be happen. But history tells us when regime is removed by force, certain groups will be victimmized. Members of dictator woyane who have been enjoyed during the tyrant regim will face the worst.
August 12th, 2008 at 2:07 AM
የኢትዮሚዲያ ድህረ-ገጽ ዋና የኢንተርኔት ማረፊያዪ ነበር:: አሁን አሁን ግን እውነቱ ፍንትው ብሎ እየታየኝ መጣ ሁሉም ትግሬ ተቃዋሚነቱ አንድ መለስ ዜናዊን ወይንም የኤርትራ ደም አለበት ከሚሉት የመለስ ዜናዊ ቀኝ እጅ ጋር (ስበሃት ነጋ, በረከት ሲሞን, ስዩም መስፍን ወዘተ…) ከመሳሰሉት ጋር ቢቻ ነው ወያኔ እንዲደመሰስ አይፈልጉም:: ስለ ጦርነት ከተነሳ መለስ ዜናዊ የጎሮቤት ሃገሮችን ሁሉ አግባብቶ የኢትዮጵያ ተቃዋሚዎች እንዳይንቀሳቀሱ ማስደረጉን ስለሚያውቁ እኝህ በውጭ ሃገር የሚኖሩ የትግራይ ተወላጆች አብረሃን ጨምሮ በኤርትራ በኩል እየተንቀሳቀሱ ወያኔን የሚወጉትን አርበኞች በተለያየ መንገድ ድጋፍ እንዳያገኙ ያደርጋሉ::
ሌላው ቀርቶ ኢትዮሚድያ የሚባለው ድህረ-ገጽ ፕሮፌሰር መስፍን የትጥቅ ትግልን የሚያዳክም ንግግር ካደረጉ የኢትዮሚድያ ድረ-ገጽ ለአንድ ወር ፊትለፊት ለጥፎ ያኖረዋል:: ባጠቃላይ የትግራይ ተወላጆች ወያኔ ሲደክመው እንዲወርድ ነው እንጂ የሚፈልጉት ወያኔ ተወግቶ እንዲወርድ አይፈልጉም:: በጣት ከሚቆጠሩ የትግራይ ልጆች በስተቀር አብዛኛዎቹ ትግሬዎች ለወያኔ ወሬ ለማቀበል ነው በተቃዋሚዎች ዙርያ ለመታየት የሚሞክሩት:: የትግራይ ህዝብ የኢትዮጵያ ህዝብ በመረጠው ቅንጅት ላይ ያለበትን ጥላቻ ትመለከቱ ዘንድ በቅርቡ አቶ ስዬ አብረሃ (ሌላኛው ዘረኛ) ክአሜሪካ ተመልሶ እንደተናገረው "ወያኔዎች እኔን ከትግራይ ህዝብ ሊያጣሉኝ ቅንጅት ነው እያሉ ትግራይ ውስጥ ያስወሩብኛል" ነበር ያለው::
ቅንጅት ነን ባዮች ልትገነዘቡ የሚገባው የእናንተ ሁኔታዎችን በማጣመም ሃገር ሲትፈርስ ስለ አይድዮሎጅይ ማውራት ከታሪክ ተጠያቂነት አያድናችሁም:: ሃገራችን አደጋ ላይ መኖርዋ ታውቋችሁ በማንኛውም መንገድ ወያኔ መወገድ አለበት ብላችሁ የተነሳችው የቁርጥ ቀን ልጆች እንደ አብረሃ በላይ አይነቱን ከኢትዮጵያ ዘሩን የሚያስቀድም ዘመናዊ ወያኔ እንድትጠነቀቁ ያስፈልጋል:: የማይቀረው ቀን ተቃርብዋል!!!
August 12th, 2008 at 3:32 AM
ELIAS,
I am totally confused with the way you handle things. Previously you used to write and posted articles which were interested to read and to examine. But at this time you seem confused and desperate. This is very danger for safety of our poor Ethiopian fellow inside the country.
First of all, when we see the title of this worthless article, it is threatening a particular group of society which is mind-blowing to read. So, knowingly or unknowingly, you are undermining the harmonious and strong ties of Ethiopian society by spreading such kind of divisive and poisonous articles.
So, it is totally unacceptable and useless to see it in this website. Pleas try to get back to your mind and examine any articles before you post it here.
May God extend his wisdom up on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beti
From Sudan
August 12th, 2008 at 5:24 AM
The writter put his fear well in advance. The article reminds us to work togather irrepective of our racial differences to avoid any bad consequences. The Meles regime will not last forever. Having known that our Tigrian brothers and sisters need to speak up and show their solidarity with all oppressed Ethnic groups. There are Tigrians as Hagos Araya mentioned who are struggling the regime. But we need still more as the Meles regime is enemy of Ethiopia.
August 12th, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Hey guys, please don't twist what the writer said. I understood the article tries to warn us not to blame the Tigrians for the atrocities of TPLF. And for the Tigrians to scrutinize what TPLF is doing for them. It seems for all the Tigrians and the rest of Ethiopians, TPLF is doing good for the Tigrians. But the fact is that it is not doing any good in fact it is doing damage for all Ethiopians and particularly for Tigrians.
And we shouldn't ignore what is happening in Ethiopia. What you hear in the streets of Addis is so terrible. The owners of any major business in Addis are Tigres and you know what the Oromos say? Let them build it and we shall concur it soon. This is just one simple case. Everywhere in Ethiopia, Woyane is doing whatever they can to alienate Tigrians from the rest of Ethiopia and if we are not prepared from now God knows what is going to happen. I understand the Tigrians are caught in a desperate situation. They are somehow confused to choose sides (between the people of Ethiopia and Woyane). I hope such kind of discussions will help them to see the reality.
So please don’t discourage people not to bring up such issues which we need to discuss and be prepared to avoid what Woyane prepared for us.
August 12th, 2008 at 9:15 AM
Hey! Elais!
I called you names a lot of times. I still think you are all those.
But this morning reading this crazy article was very entertaining. Can’t help feeling so good inside.
I know we Ethiopians are supposed to be forgiving people. But you know what some of us Ethiopians are tired of turning the other chic. In fact I think we are out of it at this moment.
But why is reading this wicked article felt refreshingly good suddenly? Is it because revenge “an Eye for an Eye” is like a lust?
O! Boy! God! Help me and forgive me for feeling so good.
God Bless Ethiopia
August 12th, 2008 at 9:19 AM
Response to "Ye Tigrai sew says"
my brother i agree with most of you ideas and writting. before i go further i wonna say the this the reason why i oppose the meles regime is not because he is "TIGRAY" no not that i oppose it because of his failed policy which he still follow to lead the second most populated nation in africa. my brother when i oppose meles i am opposing his wrong doings, and having said this the last thing i want and the majority of ethiopians want is a another leader following the foot step of meles!!!
we want change, we want fairness and equality we want unity based on trust and equality we want equal share of the wealth of the country!! meaning the last thing we want is war in ethiopia and we sure don't want blood shed!! the next generation have to live a peaceful life at least with life expectency of 50+.
I think it's time for all tigrays who oppose meles to join this struggle because we need to go forward we don't wonna be in the same spot forever we want a leader not to divide us but to unite us, we want a leader who we can call a (YEHAGER ABAT) a father of a country that is what true leaders are!! a father to all the people regardless of the ethnic backgrounds!!
As tigray is the foundation of ethiopian history, so today many ethiopians of tigray region have to help with great pride that ethiopiawint have to exist for the more coming year and they have to be the bridge for change!! we know tigranys are innocent just like anyother ethiopians so let us unite for ONE ethiopia and equality!!
1 love!! ethiopia le zelalem tenure!!
August 12th, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I think this is very important article becouse its about what may happen after the This Mercyless Regime who killed, raped, torured and burned the people of Ethiopia, The Regime That We Know What they are doing In Ogaden, Gabella, Oromia, Amhara and elsewhere,
August 12th, 2008 at 1:21 PM
The answer to a compelling question if melese's regime has been doing as monumental damage as almost all the previous regimes which have rendered the country hopeless for centuries and centuries or has been laying down the basic foundation for its eventual renaissance may be as contentious as it could be. Putting the more subjective reactions that could possibly be forwarded out of emotional whim aside, even a reply based on a detailed research and study conducted by dispassionate individuals could widely differ according to the eyes and interest of the viewers
According to some detractors living in the Diaspora who cry foul that our motherland has been bleeding in the hands of what they call "coward and merciless regime", in a proportion never seen before even under the matchless brutal regime of the Dergue is so laughable to me. The so called nominal patriots who claim to have been burning with the love of their motherland from a distance have always been fabricating all kinds of lies and defamations aginst the proud people of tigray who have been victims of all sorts of evils under the previous regimes. During the armed struggle there was no one like the people of tigray who challenged the TPLF's political program and thereby fought them hard until the moronic and despotic Dergues' regime declared war on all tigreans indiscriminately.
The people of tigray have always had reservations of their own over some polices the current regime has been pursuing including but not limited to the Eritrean case, a question of port and repression of opposition and dissent in Tigray. Nevertheless, in my opinion most tigreans are fairly happy with the relative peace and freedom they have been witnessing and more so with the foundation being laid that guarantees a more united and prosperous Ethiopia, which recognises the equality of each and every Ethnic group, found in the land. According to some ill wishers, the fact that the power of state has fallen into the hands of some individual Ethiopians of Tigrean origin has and will always be a pain in the neck no matter how better the future of our country has been shaped up.
As to what will happen to the tigreans post meles, Tigreans have never been vindictive of all the disproportionate discrimination and oppression they have suffered under the previous regimes who regined in powere in the name of Amharas for hundreds and hundreds of years, if by any chance any group of individuals are still contemplating anything cynical against tigreans I would only advice them to learn good lessons from history. To me only unity through equality can lead our country into prosperity, anything less would have no different outcome other than perpetuating the misery the previous regimes have handed over to us by chanting a bravado mantra like "yefeyel wotete" and "Emeye Ethiopia be bado meda"
August 12th, 2008 at 2:21 PM
You are all missing the point. The fact of the matter is
that we do not hear Tigrayans condemning the atrocities
the treasonous acts woayne is committing to destroy Ethiopia. No need for anyone to be a tigray apologist, they
need to speak for themselves.
All we hear from is the Zeru Hagos of AIGA Forum the gazi
terrorist forum. How come we do not hear the voice of other
Tigrayans if they do not support the murderous regime?
Wasn't their hero, Yohannes 1V, beheaded by the Dervishes
fighting to protect the territorial integrity of Ethiopia
the TPLF is signing off so eagerly to Sudan? Where is their
outrage? Where is their NOT IN OUR NAME condemnation?
There is no ethnic group as deeply steeped in tribalism as
Tigreans. That is a fact and everyubody knows about it.
August 12th, 2008 at 4:18 PM
The article is not bad. This person wrote what he is hearing which all of us are hearing nowadays and what he saw what Woyanes did to Eritreans late ninties. He is educating the public that not all Tigreans are bad,but those who are responsible for all this to happen must get punish.He is also giving them a warning that while they have short time to chose the right direction.
When an angry people get a chance what do you think they will do ? Read # 9. it is not difficult to understand. Ethiopian people are not ignorant, they know what they are faceing, they don't wait for Elias to tell them.If we read # 22 we will understand what the article is about.
One wrote most Tigreans are happy. If they belive they are part of Ethiopia I don't think they are, because unity through equality is missing here.
"Gezia Yesetew keal Dengya yesebral" Go ahead enjoy the time there will be time for those " Emeye Ethiopia be badomeda" also.
Face the reality and appreciate Elias for posting this.
August 12th, 2008 at 5:20 PM
thank you elias,
for having big ball being a true Ethiopian that you are to openly put it out there what most Ethiopians are talking about, it is good we have talked about it how we are going to deal with it instead of being quite about it like most of other website do and then one day when it's boiling out of control it's going to be too late we have to save them for those tigreans who are not affiliated with current gang woyane ruler, the good thing is non woyane members are much high in number than that of woyane members.
August 12th, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Why we deceive our selves and pretend and deny the existence of this truth just like Melese. This article bears a lot of truth. It expose the reality that linger in the mind of all non-tigre ethnic groups. Whether we like it or not, this is the facts we were raise with our friend, discussed it at home, in the hotel and coffee bar. The full support of all tigre ethnic group to this heinous and tyranny government brought suspicion on the motive of this ethnic group in mind of all non-tigre ethnic group. Believe me those tigrean who want to portray them self as opponent of Melese such as Abraha of Ethiomedia are liars, and they have hidden agenda and their opposition is phoney. In one way or the other they work hard for the second round tigre supremacy. They operate under one Ethiopia to confuse the rest of us. Look what the so called Abraham of Ethiomedia did when his cousin was released from prison. He tried hard to sell Siye Abraha’s image to innocent Ethiopians. Dear fellow country men and women do not trust them they are all the same.
I was very surprised by the comment of some people. These is not inciting one ethnic group over the other but it is advising people not to harm each other at the time the evil melese is removed. This is a responsible article that foresee the possible tragic incident that could happen against tegre. The article intended to avert the possible damage. Elias and the writer of this article should be praised for advising the people not to harm each other on the basis of ethnicity. They speak out the issue every body of us were contemplating for years but lost the courage and gut to speak it out. Let’s end the politics of denial just like Melese. If we deny the very existence of this problem how do we solve or avert at the time it will happen. It is better to discuss this matter further and deeper.
August 12th, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Dear Elias,
It is obvious Ethiopia, when compared to many other countries, has no a strong record on ethnic equality and good ethnic relations since woyane started governing the country. This is true even when set against the current background of extremism, fears about increased conflicts between several ethnic groups in Ethiopia and the changing dynamics of ethnicity, faith and culture. However, now is not a time for complacency or time to make comment to non civil acts.
We Ethiopian have all seen how issues can be whipped up into mass madia and escalate Ethiopian people tensions. We Just need to think at how one “rumour” or alubalta if it is “alubalta” can set off a chain of events that led to our Ethiopian Tigrian sibling’s death in the future Ethiopia. Imprudent articles like this can make furore and dominate, with many commentating on how Tigrian superiority is still very much alive. This kind of articles and comments should serve as a stark reminder that scaremongering needs to be tackled head on rather scaring people with what might happen to Tigrians in Ethiopia.
We all should know too well how such irresponsible articles and comments can leave a long-lasting imprint on people’s minds. In this context I want to make it clear ongoing concerns about the impact “exaggerated” or half-substantiated articles and comments can have on people from ethnic minorities. We know only too well of the incidents of prejudice, violence and the negative stereotyping that these groups are often subjected to. Organised ethnic hatred is not confined to any single person or group and we all must remain vigilant whenever it raises its head tackle it. Therefore, We must be thankful that we live in a time where there are mechanisms in place to avoid misinformed and inflammatory articles/languages like this.
Elias, you should accept our critics to your website because we love you and we are your arduous reader of your Ethiopian review and allow us to monitor the actions and words of those who use such language, and we commend their diligent approach to tackling tigrian ethnic group hatred because we all are Ethiopian citizen.
We Ethiopians can gain more encouraging good ethnic relations that needs leadership and real interpersonal interaction between and within our Ethiopian communities. It is very important that all Ethiopian including Tigrians are promoted to support inclusion and reject separatist ideas their leaders like Meles Zenawi and extremist cadres were/are practicing in Ethiopia since they took a power.
This Tigrian´s ethnic superiority issue must be about changing everyone's behaviour to ensure an Ethiopian culture of mutual respect for each Ethiopian ethnic group differences. We should think firstly as Ethiopian and secondly or thirdly as our ethnic group because that is the way forward to respect each other rather than thinking Tigrian ethnic group superiority to other. Ethiopia is superior to everything. THINK AS ETHIOPIAN! LOVE ETHIOPIA AFTER GOD! AND FORGET ABOUT ETHNIC FEDERALISM!
God Bless Ethiopia
August 13th, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Hey people, it is just an opinion so just calm down for God sake. For those real Ethiopian who really want a solution, I think it is time to join Eritria, Somalia and other oppostions group and fight with woyane. I know the Ethiopian people who are struggling to live and eat would like to kill woyane before they dye of hunger. For those opportunistc Tigryans who are supporting woyane ur day is yet to come and you will pay ur prize pretty soon one love one ethiopia, Jah love!!!
August 13th, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Fellow Ethiopians,
I see several comments critisizing Elias as if he wrote the article. This is a country of democracy and he has the right to intertain any article for which it fit to print.
As a matter of right, however, let me say a few word about the article Assta B. Gettu wrote. He was right in expressing his concern for the well being of Ethiopia, of cource, including Tigray. But Tigrians are the most ruthless and racist ethinic group within the Ethiopian State. In view of this, one MUST express the way our Non-Tigrians treated by Wayane's Agaze force, the looting of the Ethiopian people and transport to Tigray from property to Bank…etc. Amhara, Oromo and other opressed class of the Ethiopian society must fight from propaganda war to Armed struggle. Amhara and Oromo must liberate themself rather than expecting western powers to liberate us. The time is now, tommorow is too late
August 13th, 2008 at 5:42 PM
I read the article two times to digest well its essence.I came up with this conclusion:It is a forewarning for those Tigreans who are staunch supporters of the bloody regime to think over twice before they immerse themselves in various grusome atrocities.It is agit-prop to disengage them from the regime and join the majority people of Ethiopia.
The second message of the Apocalyptic article, to my understanding,is the enevitable Day of Judgement for those criminals like the the Agazi thugs of the regime, like the Federal Police Chief, the police who involed themselves in the Massacre of Addis Abeba …
In short, it is a timely message to oppressors and collaborators of the oppressive regime!
August 13th, 2008 at 8:43 PM
" Beseferute Kuna Mesefere Ayekerem "
August 13th, 2008 at 9:56 PM
A very nice article. But i want make clear onethings here. there is no a greater Tigraye, there is only one or two Awrajas for tigraens if they want to ceced from Ethiopia.Adaw belongs to Ethiopia because it is a place where a lot of heroes and heroenes are passed away, Auxum is a place where the solomonic dynasty lived and established, tigre was only a serf there, Awarajas taken wollo and Gonder will be given back where they belong etc. Now i do not want to west my time how things will work when the judgment day come.
August 14th, 2008 at 7:20 AM
Some try to deny what is likely to happen when the Meles regime is removed.Now a days resentment is building among other ethnic groups towards Tigrians. Look the hostilities in the universities in Oromia,Addis Ababa. Please speak business people in Addis, they tell you the Tigrian business men are favoured.
Most of them support the rigme even if they don't like it as they feel sense of security. This is what we hear from our freinds.I really appreciate handfull of Tigrian who are struggling against the regime.
This fear is a day to day discussion among Tigrains and other ethiopians.
What the writter has done is he push forward the issue for public discussion to avoid any nasty things that could happen to our inocent brothers and sisters. And i think this article opens a forum for all Ethiopians to discuss on the matter, build trust and struggle togather.
August 14th, 2008 at 8:06 AM
Hi,
To all Tigreans who support the Melles regime, PLEASE WAKE UP BEFORE IT GETS TOO LATE. EVEN THE SOMALI SOMALIANS ARE COUNTING ON (YOU) TIGREANS. THERE CAN REALY BE A POTENTIAL DANGER AHEAD. YOU ALL HAVE TO ACT AGAINST FALSE TPLF. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN AVERT THE DANGER!
March 11th, 2009 at 7:14 AM
This is a solid fact. well articulated by Assta. We are united to remove the criminal TPLF for ever. We will see this soon. If the tigres did't want this to happen they should't massacare, loot, torture the innocent and violate the teritorial integrity of the country.
We say enough is enough to TPLF.
March 11th, 2009 at 7:36 AM
It is surprising to see this kind of rubbish article which aims to threaten Tigreans who defeated and destroyed half a milion Ex- brutal gevernment's miliotary might through small weapons.Now Tigreans are in a good condition and controled the state military and secuirty power so that no one can threaten or attack them unless he/she/they want to go to the hell. this is totally a propoganda and threat fabricated by the brutal regim in eritrea and posted by their accomplices like elias kifle.
So, we are not scared by any threat either from abroad or from inside the country. We Tigreans are the same as what we were during the armed struggle againest the brutal Amhara Neftegnas and other accomlices who were killed thousands of innocent citizens for nothing.
March 11th, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Dear Elias
This is a wonderful article, and this issues need to be raised and talked about.
On the other hand, where are the tigrians, they never attend our public meeting or they have never got involved in demonstrations or in our organisation affair. And I believe this is the time to get start getting involved with any organisation, because the time has come and the time is now to kick out this individual from power, the time is here with us.
What EPPF stand for is for all Ethiopia and Ethiopian people regardless our tribal stand, so you tigrians should start change your views and come with us to fight for onethiopia and kick out this criminal individual from our country and save or people.
Long Leave EPPF
http://www.eppfonline.org
March 11th, 2009 at 9:30 AM
# 6 and other respondents of this article,
Don't blame Assa Getu or Elias. Weyanes were telling their supporters the same thing for the last 30-40 years. After the loss in May election, Tigreans came together to save their dynasty. Their galvanizing motto was “we are in danger" Amhara is coming back to destroy you".
This article may reaffirm what Weyanes are saying. The only difference, this article reflects more the truth; all oppressed Ethiopians may stand together against the oppressor. It just warns unnecessary collateral damage on innocent by standards.
March 11th, 2009 at 9:49 AM
You must be fooling yourself if anyone of you out there haven't raised and talked about this very same but scary question the author to his credit brought it to the open?? At least the author had a gut to bring the issue to the open and who knows some few wise people from the ruling class Tigrains might heed the author's valid and timely advice and take the needed change before things get out of hand???
March 11th, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Hi All,
We know you very well. We offered you weapons if you want to go to the bush and challenge us,but you don`t have the big heart.Beleieve it or not you should prepare yourself to bend and offer your butt to Tigrayans for centuries to come.
March 11th, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Despite all evil acts, Tigreans Elites support Weyane for a simple reason.
“ Sishom Yalbella….” and they operate on the fact that politics has a short memory and once Weyne is removed, the new political realty may be far beyond revisiting what the Weyanes did. It may be true… But the ethnic dimension of today Ethiopian politics may not be that forgiving as we might wish. That is why we cried loud all along about the danger of ethnic politics. TPLF strategy to dominate the majorities may soon backfire with serious consequences; it is just a matter of time.
March 11th, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Thanks for youer article !
i juste wonder one muste know what was the main cause for the tigerus to bee in power !
Tplf become successfull becouse they exploited the existing contradictions etnic beasd national questions and munupuletion and fulling the OLF by signing the churter in hop to shear a power.
i think TPLF is good in resolving the tigrayans national independece to day tigray is independent state within the stat of Ethiopia that is good so we dont have tigraans complaining they are oppressed by ather one ! Ethiopia is allweys been a prison for many nationality
Exempel
so every one must fight for its right to bee independent and free form bing surpresde by the other one i personali bilive tigrus fought Ethiopian gvt to bee selfe determind nation of ther own but to day they are blemd of bing surpressers. No one will give you a freedoon no ppl on this earth have got freedoom us a gift from some one ! evry one shuld fight for its case . Ethiopia is created by God it is made by wore and killings . tigrayans ho shear power and benifiit of juste beeing tigrayan should bought to justis and it will wether Ethiopia exist or not . you never know what might happen next !
correction to the author you muste know the diffrence between tribe and nationa and nationaliti
March 11th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
nothing will happenn to innocent tegaru.But what ever been stolen and transported to tigray by night will be returned to the owner by day light so everybody can see it.We never been asked tigrayans a favore to remove mengistu for us and replace it with Meles. If they think they owe us s/thing we are ready to pay them by removing meles for them.
March 11th, 2009 at 11:02 AM
the fact that you recycled this hateful article shows who you are elias. i am a big big supporter of yours since you opened your website more than a decade ago, but this article is sickening
March 11th, 2009 at 11:20 AM
This articles seems to convey notthing but pure hatred but little else. Surely Malsaitenawi and TPLF gang are real blood suckers. But so are many elites in every ethnic group of Ethiopia, be in the past or today. I Would hope to see more contructive and less emotional ideas from people to improve our current socio-political and developmental morass. We cannot stuck with culture and cycle vicious revenge, couter-revenge and impunity for ever. It gotta be other solutions and ways.We must chart out different and inclusive approach together.
March 11th, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Is this what has happened to Ethiopia?
I am ashamed to read this garbage article.
Woyanne is in every ethnic group. Amhara Oromo Tigray Somali and everyone else.
EMIYE AGERE AMLAK YITEBIKISH!!!!!!
March 11th, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Thank you Gorfu!Readers, please see no.52 which is Gorfu's statement. Yes this is what we should promote and put in practice if this ignorants will not stop injuring our nation.
They will be confined in one smal Awuraja. We will apaly quarantine to this evils.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Haha……
Men dont be foolish, nothing will happen to Tigreans after Meles Zenawi because of many reasons.
1. We know that nothing was happen to Amhara after Haileselassie or Dergue.
2. The Ethiopian people are really tied in blood and history not as u imagine it. So I dont think there will be 'ye metsat ken' only for tigreans.
…………u can find tons and tons of reasons that can tell Ethiopia will remian Ethiopia if you guys think wisely.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I dont think 3 million people have this absolute power to rule Ethiopia unless those you think they are anti- the ruling government, like Amhara and Oromo has played a big role.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:33 PM
The very fact that somebody was bold enough to write this garbage shows what they are really dreaming about. For the life of me, I can no understand why Elias was trying to explain the intentions of the writer because there is no need to cover feces with gold and this piece is just that. The writer, subliminally, is preparing a mob to inflict heavy damage on a particular ethnic group just because they share the same heritage with those who are in power. Talk about collective punishment of the worst kind! This Neanderthal is giving notice to everyone with a grudge to take the law into their hands and get their revenge after the fall of the TPLF clique. Yes, I understand he is not saying that directly because no one can dare say that but everyone can see what his true intentions are. Rulers and dictators come and go but the mutual respect, cooperation and friendship among Ethiopians have lasted centuries and that will never change despite the wishes of some deranged mind. Both Meles and Issias committed unforgivable crimes during the time of their personal skirmishes which ended up costing thousands of lives; they uprooted thousands of citizens of their respective countries and forced them to abandon their homes and live a life of misery. Ethiopians and Eritreans ended up being a political pawn in a game very well played by close relatives. Ethiopians will never succumb to evil temptations of pitting one group against another no matter what transpired in their past lives. And this article is nothing more than trying to foment such grave atrocities against the masses of Tigreans who have nothing to do with the actions of the present ruling clique. Filth has no place in a forum that is supposed to be a medium to exchange ideas that will constructively build the only place we call all call home. Elias, grow up and try to be civilized.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Just to be honest what is new about this Article. The thought of venegance was boiled in every Ethiopian mind. Specifically those who lost the love ones and sufur a brutal hands of Tigreans and their clique. I lost my brother in the hands of Tigreans kidnapped from Addis Abeba University. When the Dog Day comes i want to see who will stop me !!! Let that day come….
AMEN
March 11th, 2009 at 1:49 PM
The lovers of TPLF are more worried by this article than by what is done in their name and in the name of the people Tigray to this end. The scenario the author described above is not an unplasuable. All you need on the top of existing tension among the people of Ethiopia which by the way is artificially created started by TPLF, compounded by the economic difficulties which BTW is felt more by the rest of Ethiopia than by the people of Tigray, is a excuse that would trigger which could ignite the mix to explosion. Once you have that, the logic of confilct will take over, from there the fruits of TPLF's work will take care that Ethiopians will never trust and talk to each other.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Thomas H,
The gruesome woyane donkey.. do the math you have nowhere
to hide. On May 7, May 15 you were wetting your pants and no one had lifted a finger against woyanes. You can bs all
day with yopur empty bravado but that day will come and your
only choice is to crawl back into your dedebit ant hall where you belong anyways. Your inferiority complex is killing you.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:32 PM
I do not see any wrong doing in the article . TPLF is still on power not because it gets support from tegerians, because of so many mindless bandas from different ethnice groups.The oromos are killing another oromos in support of TPLF, the amharas arekilling another amharas in support of TPLF. So theterroroist TPLF has been existing because of other ethnice groups not only by tegerians.The article gives us brotherly advise to issolate innocent ethiopians and punish all criminals regardless of their ethnice groups. They are bad people and good people from all ethnice groups, they are shameless bandas from all ethnice groups, so ethiopians must identify/issolate those innocents people from criminals and bring to justice those who have been killing innocent ethiopians and ethiopiait self.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:45 PM
If nothing else convinced the Tigraes about Meles’s atrocities–what woyanes did to that hero Ethiopian pilot is enough for Tigreans to come together and denounce Meles’s regime. The pilot’s story has changed me not to trust Tigreas who SUPPORT Meles for the rest of my life. I do not understand how any human being would support the man who tortured so many innocent people. Tigreas need to stand up against Hitler Meles and take their good names back. I repeat, I believe there are a lot of Tigraes who hate Meles and they need to speak louder against this killer of so many young men and women and tortured countless people.
March 11th, 2009 at 3:39 PM
"whosoever associates and makes deal and or participates in the scheme of my enemy is my enemy Whereas he who disassociates and deals not with my enemy I trust." the BOOK of ENOCH.
Like Abrham searched before the heavenly fire destructed sodom; search among tigreans and see how they would fit in the teachings of ENOCH.
Are the tigreans willing to prove to the rest of Ethiopians which side they incline?
The time is now to separate the wheat from the chaffs.
March 11th, 2009 at 6:14 PM
First, let me start by saying that most of you are talking in third person. It is so obvious that those who never backed away for morethan half a century to destroy anything that is Ethiopian may felt that, the current political as well as economical situation in Ethiopia is shaky. As much as your effort to destroy the BOND, natural inter-relation, mutual respect, understanding, and brother hood, YOU WILL NEVER BE SUCCESSFUL! I can tell you with confidence that WE the people of Ethiopia are more than your narrow, uneducated, and wild predictions. My advice to you is may be you need to strip yourself and stand in the fridged waters of Black Sea for 40 days facing east Beging "GOD" TO Re-Write the "BIBLE" just so your wild dreams will come true. Remember attempting to spread a sense of instability and fear into the forgiving, accepting, and peace loving people of Ethiopia is not the solution to the whole of East Africa. We need to think and see the bid picture beyond our own self centered point of view. We have to learn from our past and wrong and use it to better understand and better the future of our people in the whole of Africa!! We all are Africans and human beings after all. Let us not give in for GREED AND POWER!! because generosity and hope are what will lead us to where we all want to be.
God Bless
March 11th, 2009 at 10:17 PM
can I ask why for is the article posted for the second time?
March 12th, 2009 at 2:55 AM
hey every body what wrong with the article lets speake truth ,whats happing in the grownd the article it dosnt hate tigrians but its dewole to awake those sleeping deeply with enemy of ethiopia.do u know how we are suffering no one speake like me becausei i am one of the victom ,a farmer for the time being i am in hosptal in gorebet ager the article it dosnt expose about our land how many innocent farmers dispper.kiddnape conficicatee there land givin to there tigrianse let them have but they are ethiopians the way how to implment there hidne agenda is beyond urs imagination. after i return back to agerai lemelmoua gonder i will writte the trut and u will judj it, please.
March 12th, 2009 at 6:32 AM
Meles will be gone for sure, those who benefited and continue to benefit from thie association with the system will paya price. Yes, they have to do right before it gets late. It doesn't have to do with any thing but justice.
March 12th, 2009 at 7:18 AM
well
the problem lies in their poor mentality.just to refer one simple example read #60 that a pure copy of what their discussion starts and ends with in the groups like MATE(mahber tigreans in europe) and they have been patronised with hatred and exclusion in ethiopia by themselves.
no one exept them could take the responsibility to their actions.
i think the war with shaebea is part and parcel of their poor mentality bcs it was not like what we thought in the beginning and it will not happen like what the tplf has calculated BCS IT FAILED MISERABLEY!BUT THE TPLF SEEMS VERY STRESSDED WHICH I THOUGHT WAS THE SHAEBEA SHOULD BE STRESSED BUT THEY SEEM TO BE VERY CALM AND WORKING IN WHAT THEY BELIEVE IN!!!!
peace to the oppressed!!
March 12th, 2009 at 8:17 AM
There are so many things that are lost in the minds of those who frequent this site and the contents of this article are the least of their worries. First thing first and let me enumerate.
1. The Amhara ethnic group is so much occupied with the TPLF ethnic policy that they forgot that every ethnic group has now tested the experience of self-administration that hell will freeze over before they give up that right which was theirs to begin with. If there is going to be any change in that regard, each ethnic group is asking to have more administering power rather than going to the old feudal days of Haile Selassie. I have seen all kinds of chauvinistic ideas (particularly from the Amharas) expressed on this site based on the strong hatred they have towards the TPLF clique which has removed any remnants of the old feudal order that was left over from the Dergue days. Let me ask anyone of you who have responded to this article in some very odd ways; do you really think that all the administrative regions created by the Woyanes willingly give up their self-administration in favor some governor assigned by a future Neftegna ruler? You may argue that you are fighting for the establishment of a democratic system of rule and not a feudal order but what I see from most who scribble on this site is just the opposite. The ideas most of you forward is to re-establish the lost hegemony of the Amharas disguised in a democratic garb. As it stands now, most of the administrative regions have a few Amharas as percentage of their population and from all indications, that percentage will go down further and the Amharas will be confined to their region as time goes by. Folks, this is the reality whether TPLF is in power or not. TPLF may have paved the way for the self-adminstration of these regions, but it is the people who are doing the real adminstration.
2. ONLF is not fighting to keep the geographic boundary of Ethiopia in tact. The Somalis have and will always identify with their brethren from the south. If some of you are really concerned about the plight of the Tigreans when the TPLF leaves the scene, I believe your concern is totally misplaced because a day of reckoning is waiting you when the people of the Ogaden choose to split from the mainland and declare an independent nation just like Eritrea. If you are at all concerned about the geography of Ethiopia, however you might hate it, you are lucky that you have the TPLF fighting the ONLF in its quest for independence. If you clique on this site, http://www.ogaden.com/hibaq060109.htm some of you will have a slice of the ideas what the supporters of the ONLF are talking nowadays. Now, some of you have been supporting the struggle waged by ONLF based on the belief that the Ogaden will be a part of Ethiopia, but I hate to spoil your dream because that is not the intention of the ONLF or for that matter, the people of the Ogaden. What are we going to do then? Should we continue fighting the ONLF? Anyone remember the last time we have major wars with Somalia during the time of the Dergue and recently with the TPLF? In both instances, we had to call for help to win the conflict; Russians, Cubans and Yemenis during the 1977 war and of course the might of the American war and political machine during the 2006 war. If we can learn anything from history, all of us can clearly see how those wars ended. If we choose to stand on the path of the ONLF after the fall of the Woyane, who is going to be on our side to help us win the war of the horn? My two cents of advice to those who are bent on getting revenge on the Tigreans is to think carefully before things get out of control and end up splitting the nation into pieces.
3. I wish our problem was only confined to the Woyanes and the ONLF, but I am afraid there is still more. As most everybody knows by now, the Oromos represent more than 40% of the Ethiopian population with a good chunk of the territory under their belt. As it stands right now, no one knows for sure if the Oromos want their own piece of land or would like to stay with the rest of us. The Woyanes are in constant struggle with the Oromos to subjugate and rule over them. At one time, the Woyanes put more than forty-thousand Oromos behind bars to squash their struggle and thousands of Oromos are still languishing there. And the Oromos and the Ogadenis have seen that whenever someone is locked up in prison who champions the cause of the Amharas, North American and European cities are flooded with protesters to seek their freedom, but when an entire region is surrounded and the people subjected to a collective punishment as it happened in the Ogaden, the street of those same cities have no soul to care for them. These double standards have been the norm for a long time now and the minority ethnic group of Ethiopia who comprise more than eighty percent of the population have taken note. That’s one of the reason that many minority groups have decided life together with their Amhara neighbor should end if there is going to be any peace in the region.
Compared to the myriad of problems Ethiopia will face after the rule of the Woyanes, the fate of the Tigrean people pales in comparison. If anyone of you are under the impression that you will have your day with innocent Tigreans, rest assured that these people are warriors and are not going to wait for you to be massacred. The Tigreans comprise about six percent of the Ethiopian population and they managed to control the whole nation for the last seventeen years. Do you really believe this is a characterstics of a docile people waiting to be slaughtered? Well, these are the same Woyanes who managed to subdue and overpower black Africa’s largest and heavily armed military force into oblivion. And I find it very hard to believe a threat coming from those who are accustomed to a life of comfort in the west to take revenge on relatives of the Woyanes.
Think positive and think peace to have a secure and peaceful nation.
March 12th, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Does any body know where to find two articles of TPLF:They are in Tigrinya. I will get hem translated.
1. "From where to where". The title is in Tigrinya.
2. "The greater Tigray Manifesto"
March 13th, 2009 at 12:14 AM
This article contains the facts about the real acts and deeds of the Meles & co. It is true that Tigres are the sole beneficiaries from this evil government .The Tigres at least haven't seen their neighbors dead body on the streets under the Meles rule.They haven't received the dead body of their son from a prison.They haven't taken to the streets in protest with the rest of the oppressed people .No one has lost his body part by brutal torture among Tigres under king Meles. None of the Tigre students were removed from universities only for their ethnic background.So how come you guys tell me that Tigres share the Ethiopian dream to come with the rest of the oppressed people of the empire?
March 13th, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Elias
I am glad you raised this issue,because i was just discussing same thing a week ago ,I know it's not good to hear nor to think but it's comming people came on,and wake up we have to avoid it for real,because we all know what we felt about tigrees.
March 13th, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Before I proceed to my comment ,let me say a few words to the writer of comment#82.Dear Yonas ali your idea is somewhat acceptable.But why you try to put those Tigreans on top of other tribes in the nation as if they were super-humans? We all know who overthrew the derg,right? The removal of derg didn't even require the involvement of the American government as a whole .They used very little fraction of their power to do so ;the only actors were the African affairs' section of the state dept.When it comes to todays Tigres, it is completely different. Why they need to pick their AK-47's and look down to dedebit desert? Is that where they belong? What if they accept their Ethiopianity and live like anyone else? The unity of the country is being decided by the involvement of every citizen ,especially the majority and the most oppressed .Like it or not the future of Ethiopia will be decided by the Oromos.It is not those minority elements who will tell the mighty Oromos to sit back and see when their son is hanged for false accusations .It was the Oromos who were dying for their country but when it comes to power sharing ,something used to take place .They don't want to see that happen again .It is already a history now . If you want to know whether the Oromos love Ethiopia more than anyone ,try to talk to any peasant .But when we come to the Tigres they don't want to be called Ethiopians unless they stay on power forever . They lack the confidence of self rule .That is why they don't oppose the brutality of woyane.Today they need to calculate the future of their children before it is too late .Freedom is not in dedebit desert ,freedom is in the mind of every Ethiopian. So when it comes to revenge I cannot wait for that particular day to avenge for my mutilated,castrated,killed,lost,buried alive relatives and neighbors.In my opinion those brutal acts were approved and backed by the Tigray people.Because I haven't heard a word from any single Tigre opposing these fascism.Today there are thousands of Tigre mega-millionaires in the nation because the country belongs only and only to them at least for the moment.For your surprise the Tigres don't even accept if we call them for unity after woyane is gone . Because they only need to be on the shoulder of the innocent ,God fearing people of Ethiopia.Anyway let that day come…..GOD BLESS ETHIOPIA!
March 13th, 2009 at 2:34 PM
This is fact! And the writer portrays the hidden fact in every tigrean who assume themselves as opposing TPLF and in others too. Guys, before condemning Elias, you better check yourself. Elias did a great job in exposing hidden agendas and this evil aspect of Woyanne must be disclosed and must be discussed openly otherwise woyanne is killing ethiopia. God Bless Ethiopia!
March 15th, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Dear Elias,
This is a very dangerous and ill motivated scribble. I wonder why you went the extra mile of reposting it again. Please remove it from the web site. It is sickening.
kersima
March 15th, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Response to no. 82.
The fall of Dergue is not because the Tigreans were clever
for fighting or because TPLF is warriors. Sure they have been rebels. Tigreans are sensing fall sense of patriotism.
The collapse of Dergue is mainly because the spie acitivities of the west to remove socialism from Ethiopia.
Money countries contributed for Dergue to be removed. The degrue generals were facilitated to be corrupted and leave the battle field for Woyane.
It looks that the "educated Tigreans" are blinded by power and the especial advantage they can get from TPLF. Thanks to GOD, now TPLF is known from Eritrea to Somalia for its
evil acts let alone by Amharas.
March 15th, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Tigreans have always stood up for peace, prosperity and justice for our beloved county. No one will deny the fact, except those who have been defeated by the 17 years of bitter straggle, that Tigrians have immensely contributed and continue to do so for the betterment of our mother land.
In its long history, Ethiopia is better developed and educated today than ever. My huts off for the Tigrain young men and women who have paid dearly for it.
It appears that the remnants of Dergu ear have not given up, at least in internet, their ill will towards not only the power that defeated them, the WEYNIN GEGNA, but also to all the Tigrains.
If history is our witness, Tigray have never been defeated by its enemies, weather the enemy is a county, a group, or individuals. So, I say, nothing will happen to Tigrians, because, they the peace loving Ethiopians beside them.
Peace and love for Ethiopia and Ethiopians.
Zahlay
March 15th, 2009 at 9:09 PM