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L'ONU doit intervenir au Tigré

Feb 12, 2021 Mehari Taddele Maru

FLORENCE – Dans une interview récente, le président rwandais Paul Kagame a soutenu que la nouvelle administration du président américain Joe Biden et le Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies devaient prendre l'initiative de lutter contre la violence et les privations dans la région du Tigré en Éthiopie. Kagame a décrit la situation de ce pays comme préoccupante et a déclaré que le nombre de morts était trop élevé pour que ce conflit soit laissé à la seule gestion de l'Éthiopie ou de l'Union africaine. En tant que président d'un pays encore aux prises avec les conséquences du génocide de 1994 contre sa population tutsi, Kagame bénéficie d'une compétence considérable en cette matière et mérite d'être entendu.

Il y a cinq raisons pour lesquelles une action immédiate du Conseil de sécurité à propos du Tigré est nécessaire.

Premièrement, la présence probable de forces armées érythréennes au Tigré fait de la guerre un conflit civil et international, et qui est donc du ressort de l'ONU. Les troupes érythréennes ont été impliquées dans des meurtres et dans le retour forcé de réfugiés érythréens, notamment lors de l'incendie des camps de réfugiés de Shimelba et de Hitsats. Selon le Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés, entre 15 000 et 20 000 réfugiés érythréens sont portés disparus.

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Wim Roffel Feb 16, 2021

I agree that the international community should interfere. This conflict was unnecessary, Ahmed's authority as president is dubious at best as he never won an election and his term expired, far from being a man for all Ethiopians he is mainly allied with extremist Amharas, and rumors about the behavior of his troops - which we have to rely on as he keeps international observers and journalists away - suggest serious violations of human rights and the law of war.
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Amanuel Solomon Feb 15, 2021

Ethiopia is a sovereign country and tplfs were the oppressors' of the horn of Africa everyone is happy to see them dead including westerners, the westerners are just struggling with their unrealistic moral standard, sleep on that.
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Ashe Shiferaw Feb 13, 2021

I thank the writer for raising these points, since, as an Ethiopian, I have a lot to comment about them. First of, I read this article in disbelief. Because this kind of ‘flow of reasoning’ & suggestions are generally used to be given by pro-TPLF non-Ethiopian clicks. Unfortunately, this one is written by someone who I think is Ethiopian. After reading the article very attentively, I allow myself to replay to the suggestions. And, I gave my text a title; 5 reasons to stand with the Ethiopian federal government and with Dr.Abiy :

1- Though this one seems already late, since the damage is already done, in order to avoid further atrocities, we have to support the federal gov’t so that, they could protect Eritrean refugees who have already survived TPLF’s execution.

2- As we know, the very region of Tigray was the epicenter during the 1984 famine, and as we all know, TPLF came to power because they have profited from this famine. To the detriment of their own people, they snatched up and sold relief food and famine-donation to buy weapons to pursue their ethnic-motivated struggle.

3- As we all know, TPLF backed genociders, after slaughtering innocent civilians, particularly in the town of MayKadra, went to Sudan refugee camps. It is another reason to help the federal gov’t since they have the obligation to bring criminals to justice.

4- As we all know, TPLF has a well known track record of sexual violence & rape. Any one who is interested can document him/herself about that, and, bear in mind that all these sexual violence in Tigray reached to climax when, with the advent of Dr.Abiy, all high ranking TPLF officials and cadres abandoned Addis-Ababa and started to squat in Mekele. So, in order to save our tigrayan sisters from these sexual predators, we need to stand by the federal gov’t.

5- What the writer put as a concern, when he talked about border conflict with Kenya and Somalia is far from reality. It is purely made up story. Instead, what he has mentioned about Sudan, is a matter which merits to be considered. We need to help Sudanese people understand the reality, since their country is not fighting its own war but others. For that, we definitely need to stand with Dr. Abiy, since he has an amazing track record of being a peace maker and federator. His impact is not limited to Ethiopia rather stretched to Sudan and the whole east Africa.
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stephan Edwards Feb 12, 2021

Problem is no country actually capable of projecting force to the area (and make NO mistake force would be required) is willing to do so. The US is tired and to over extended not interested no public support. The Europeans have too many problems at home & on the Med and their logistics are problematical? at best. The Chinese could but with nothing to gain? It isn't likely. The reality is the UN is a joke and no one cares what the UN thinks for it can do NOTHING unless the big powers are willing to carry the can. And right now? The countries that could aren't interested they have other issues closer to home and more important to domestic interests. Those who might be willing couldn't project the force necessary or support that force. Tigray is on its own. God help them.
- Ébène Belle Feb 15, 2021
  
  These are lies and false claims. TPLF propagandaist are trying the world to make rush judgment and invade a sovereign nation! Clearly, the author of this article is one of the TPLF supporters who became sore losers after losing federal power. The Ethiopian PM has begged the TPLF leaders to reform themselves and work with the new government for two years. Like literally begging on them on bended knees! Eritrean soldiers came to the rescue of Ethiopia when the TPLF massacred innocents in their sleeps in Mai Khadra! They also murdered the Ethiopian defense army in their sleep! They bragged about striking preemptive attack on their own people on their own media. Per previous researches there has always been a rape culture in Tigray region, esp the now deceased TPLF leaders were auctioning off young virgins to attract tourists and international politicians into the region. 80% of the people who needs help are being helped. Not only that, 70% of the aid is covered by the Ethiopian government and the remaining is covered by different sources. There are over 75 international organizations offering humanitarian aid in Tigray region currently! The World Food Program Chief went in person to oversee the aid being distributed and he actually was broadcasting live on Twitter! So this is all a charade, nothing more! These people are bent on destroying Ethiopia!
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SURAFEL JUDGE Feb 12, 2021

The Creator always judges the truth for the oppressed. The people of Tigray without compromising the rights and personality of other peoples. The people of Tigray were massacred only because they demanded their rights. The truth is for the oppressed Tigrayans. Let justice be shed for the mothers of Tigray. My hope is in God alone.
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