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Yonas Nigussie

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“There can be no peace without justice, and there can be no justice without peace.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · Aug 20

My latest for Ethiopia Insight → 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘆 – #𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
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Strategic Reversals: Abiy’s Miscalculation and the Tigray–Eritrea Realignment - Ethiopia Insight

Bound by necessity rather than trust, these former foes now walk a delicate line—one that could check Abiy Ahmed’s aggression or plunge the Horn into another devastating war.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 1d

Ethiopia’s Aspirations: Subjugation of Tigray Over Progress

“What Ethiopians mostly hoped for wasn't democracy or justice but for the destruction and subjugation of their previous rulers who were at the helm of power, inc the #Tigrayan society they hailed from.”
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World Bank says Ethiopia’s poverty rate expected to climb to 43% in 2025, reversing years of progress - Addis Standard

World Bank says Ethiopia’s poverty rate expected to climb to 43% in 2025, reversing years of progress Addis Standard News -

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 4d

With no authority to turn to, #Tigrayans are rarely paid; their conditions border on serfdom. Murder, rape and forced marriage appear common. “There are many women and girls we know who were forced to marry Amhara men. It’s not like marriage in a church—it’s forced captivity.” 4/

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 4d

Tigrayans continue to suffer. Western Tigray has descended into low-level anarchy as armed groups fight over its riches. Tigrayans—who are prohibited from owning land—can do little as militiamen take their property before driving them out or setting them to work in the fields. 3/

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 4d

During the 2020 genocidal war, #Amhara militias seized control of the area and expelled some 750,000 Tigrayans, raping, murdering and torturing countless others in the process. A peace deal signed in Nov 2022 ended the worst of the fighting—but he area is still occupied by the militias. 2/

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 4d

The Forgotten Horror of Western Tigray

For nearly five years, ethnic cleansing has been unfolding in Western Tigray on a scale reminiscent of the Balkan wars of the 1990s. Yet many people will never have heard of the place. 1/
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The forgotten horror of Western Tigray

Three years after the end of Ethiopia’s civil war, abuses in the region continue

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 5d

Master Gets Sick, the House Negro Says, ‘We’re Sick’

Tsadkan & Co’s PP-scripted rhetoric isn’t meant for #Tigrayans, it’s just a desperate and shameful bid to prove loyalty to Abiy Ahmed. Soon enough, they’ll dismiss the genocide as a mere TPLF propaganda. “ሀገር እንዳትፈርስ?” give me a fucking break!

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 5d

In its letter, Addis Ababa accuses Asmara and the #TPLF of “funding, mobilizing, and directing armed groups” in #Amhara. But the claim lacks credibility—Tigray remains at odds with Fano, a barbaric ragtag militia that the US has implicated in crimes against humanity in #Tigray. 2/

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 5d

Pretoria Undone: Ethiopia Sets Stage for New War

In a letter to the UN, Ethiopia’s foreign minister claims #Eritrea is colluding with Tigray—another calculated move to abrogate the Pretoria Agreement and justify a renewed genocidal war against #Tigray. 1/
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Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it

In a letter to the UN, Ethiopia’s foreign minister claims Eritrea is colluding with a Tigray-based opposition group.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 7d

“ኣነ ዓለምለኸ [ኢንተርናሽናል] ጀነራል እየ። እቶም ‘ህወሓት ውድብና እዩ ዝብሉ’ ናቱ ሚልሻ ከም ዝዀኑ እየ ዝቘፅሮም።”

— ብርጋዴር ጀነራል ገብረእግዚኣብሄር በየነ (ወዲ ኣንጥሩ)

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 7d

“If you want to kill a dog, accuse him of having rabies.”

— French Proverb
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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and TPLF of colluding to “wage war,” involvement in recent attack on Woldiya city in Amhara region - Addis Standard

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and TPLF of colluding to “wage war,” involvement in recent attack on Woldiya city in Amhara region Addis Standard Exclusive -

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 9d

Ethiopia Arms Up While Preaching Peace with #Tigray

“Acc to the leaked table, Iran has ordered 48 Su-35 multirole fighters, Algeria has purchased 12 Su-57 fifth-generation fighters and 14 Su-34 strike aircraft, while #Ethiopia has signed a contract for six Su-35s.”
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Leak doc reveals Su-57s for Algeria, Su-35s for Iran and Ethiopia

A newly leaked document allegedly from Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec appears to outline detailed pricing, delivery schedules, and export plans for advanced Sukhoi fighter jets destined for...

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 12d

The appeal follows after the Hara Meret forces—trained and funded by the federal government—tried to advance through the Berahle route toward Konaba to attack #Tigray, but Afar residents opposed the move. The situation reportedly escalated when the group opened fire on civilians, causing unrest. 2/

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 12d

Tigray Urges Pro-Abiy Militants In Afar to Return, Reconcile

#Tigray has renewed its call for pro-Abiy Ahmed militants operating in Afar to lay down their arms and commit to dialogue, stressing that “Tigray’s problem must be solved by Tigrayans within Tigray.” 1/
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News: Tigray Interim Administration reiterates appeal to armed groups in Afar “to return home and commit to dialogue” - Addis Standard

News: Tigray Interim Administration reiterates appeal to armed groups in Afar “to return home and commit to dialogue” Addis Standard News -

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 14d

Citizens By Convenience: Now Tigrayans are Ethiopians!

Ethiopia and its people committed genocide against #Tigray — now they parade survivors as citizens and demand allegiance to a flag soaked in blood. Living under this genocidal banner is humiliation. Independence is the only viable path.

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 15d

“When both of your enemies are fighting each other, don't strengthen either one.”

— Benjamin Netanyahu

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 17d

Unbroken Spirits of Tigray’s Displaced

Like many in #Tigray, Fesseha has seen her life torn apart. She has lived through war, hunger, and the loss of her land. Displacement has taken homes and scattered families, yet not the faith or memories she carries.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 18d

Right Groups Call for Urgent Implementation of Pretoria Accord

A coalition of eight #Tigray humanitarian and rights groups called for the immediate implementation of the Pretoria peace agreement after a child was killed by a hyena at Mekelle’s Sebea Kare IDP camp.
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Coalition of Eight Humanitarian and Rights Organizations Press for Urgent Implementation of Pretoria Peace Agreement Following the Death of Two-Year-Old Naod in Mekelle IDPs’ Camp - TMMA - Tigrai Mass...

MEKELLE, September 25, 2025 (Tigray Mass Media Agency) – A coalition of eight humanitarian and rights organizations including Voice for Democracy and Social Justice, Human Rights First, Solidarity of ...

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 18d

Tigray’s Widening Schisms Threaten Regional Security

Fears of renewed large-scale war in Northern #Ethiopia stem from the failings of the Pretoria peace deal. As the leaders in Addis & Asmara pick sides in #Tigray, they risk breaking apart the 2022 truce.
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Tigray’s widening schisms are threatening regional security

The leaders in Addis Ababa and Asmara are picking sides in Tigray and could break apart the 2022 peace deal

www.africa-confidential.com

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 19d

Abiy Keeps Tigrayan Opposition on a Tight Leash

Several leaders of the so-called #Tigray Peace Forces, funded and armed by the federal gov’t, have been detained by the #ENDF. I guess Tacitus was right: “Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.”
www.africaintelligence.com/eastern-afri...

Ethiopia • Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Several leaders of the Tigray Peace Forces have been detained by soldiers of the Ethiopian National Defense Force.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 19d

Trump Administration Reaches Out to Asmara

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, US Special Envoy—Massad Boulos—is scheduled to meet with the #Eritrean foreign minister. US is concerned about the spread of war in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
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Eritrea • Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the US President's Special Envoy for Africa, Massad Boulos, is scheduled to meet with the Eritrean foreign minister. Washington is concerned about the

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 19d

ብሩኽ በዓል መስቀል ይግበረልና።

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 21d

Tigray IDP Camp Tragedy: Toddler Killed By Hyena

Naod Haileselassie, a one-year-and-four-month-old boy born in Mekelle’s 70 Kare IDP camp, was killed in a hyena attack. Despite the 2022 peace deal, nearly a million #Tigray IDPs still live in unsafe, squalid conditions, unable to return home.

Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 21d

Cholera Outbreak Hits Tigray, Over 300 Cases Reported

EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid has confirmed that over 300 cholera cases have been reported in #Tigray across six woredas: Selewa, Samre, Seyemti Adyabo, Maekel Adyabo, Adi Daero and Zana.

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 21d

Tigray Working to Prevent War, Says President

Gen Tadesse Worede—in talks with Abibatou Wane of IOM Ethiopia—rejected claims that #Tigray is preparing for war, affirming his admin is “working diligently to avoid war” and that “there’ll be no war started by Tigray.”
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Key questions from Pretoria Agreement remain unresolved, Tigray interim admin working to avert war – President Tadesse Worede - Addis Standard

Key questions from Pretoria Agreement remain unresolved, Tigray interim admin working to avert war – President Tadesse Worede Addis Standard News -

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Yonas Nigussie @yonigussie.bsky.social · 22d

Top Prize Awarded to Tigray Wartime Rape Documentary

Marianne Getti and Agnes Nabat’s documentary “The Silent Weapon” won the grand prize at the 2025 Hinzpeter Awards for reporting on wartime sexual violence and ethnic cleansing in #Tigray by #Ethiopia and its allies.
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‘The Silent Weapon’ wins top prize at 2025 Hinzpeter Awards for report on wartime sexual violence in Ethiopia

A Korean team of journalists won the Award for News for their coverage of last year’s martial law crisis in the country