The war is meant to pacify Tigray to facilitate Abiy’s economic liberalization project.
Ethiopia’s prime minister is becoming a leader without a solid political home.
Six Tigrayan agriculture experts in Mekelle call for international pressure on the Ethiopian government to allow in necessary agricultural inputs.
Zola Moges’ portrayal of Tigrayans as chronically rebellious, minority oppressors, and warmongers is false and dangerous.
The central government’s use of starvation as a weapon of war is grinding Tigrayans down.
The only way forward for Ethiopia is allowing greater autonomy.
Abiy, Amhara elites, and Isaias were keen on reducing Tigray’s economic power in their military misadventure.
Tigray’s political elites’ claims of exceptionalism based on the region’s glorious history and strong military posture is problematic.
Tigrayans have experienced dehumanization, subjugation, and attempted extermination.