Debretsion Gebremichael

Mr. Getachew, tear down the wall!

Decades of authoritarian rule in Tigray have erected an ideological, political, and mental wall between the region’s political leaders and…

3 years

Eritrea’s final war?

The Eritrean state was born out of a 30-year liberation war. Its current military adventure in Tigray may lead to…

5 years

Why peace will be elusive in Ethiopia’s civil war in Tigray

Despite a promise from Abiy Ahmed that Eritrean troops will leave the region, it is likely the war will continue…

5 years

The Ethiopian war plan that went astray

What was touted as a quick operation is sinking into a quagmire of violence.

5 years

Reducing impunity in Ethiopia via the United Nations

A Commission of Inquiry is urgently needed to investigate atrocities in Tigray. he conflict between the Ethiopian federal government and…

5 years

TPLF’s last man standing

Three interest groups are competing to influence Debretsion Gebremichael, the veteran TPLF chairman and acting regional president.

7 years

The Republic of Tigray? Aydeln, yekenyeley!

While the reasons for the re-emergence of Tigrayan secessionism are apparent, the rationales of its proponents are far less compelling.

7 years

TPLF: ‘Struggle in defense of revolutionary democracy…and federal system is expected’

Full translation of TPLF Chairperson Debretsion Gebremichael's speech to the party's Congress in Mekele on September 26, 2018

8 years