Wolqait - Tegede: The Ticking Bomb

It seems that the Woyane/TPLF, has totally forgotten that it is harboring a time bomb under its belt that will explode anytime soon if not later. They thought that by spraying their poison here and there through their cadres and those few that are related to his wife Azeb Golla (Mesfin) and some members of her close family and friends to radically change the cultural and social identity of the Wolqait Tegede people. But instead what they have been doing all along is fermenting pain and grudge amongst those true Ethiopian citizens.

As it is the case in almost all through out Ethiopia, all institutions from top to bottom are under the direct control of TPLF cadres of Tigraian origin. In fact the Tigrians have been heard saying that, " the land and the women" are what they want from Wolqait Tegede. This would also apply to the rest of the lands such as Telemt and Raya. I am not making up a local rumor but rather what my own uncle has witnessed during his recent visit to the area. This by itself is one component of that time ticking bomb. Moreover, this tells us that a silent genocide is taking place as we speak as people especially young men of this area are continuously being harassed and intimidated leading them to a forced displacement. Many people of this region nowadays have called the historic city of Gonder their home. On the other hand, thousands after thousands of Tigrayans are moving in from central Tigray to "Western Tigray" which mainly is the fertile land of Wolqait Tegede. Refer to the map for area of detail where the so called "resettlement" has taken place.

This tells us that the people have clearly rejected the woyane invasion and they are not willing to integrate with the rest of Tigray. In recent times news regarding the situation about this people is rarely hear as it is subdued by the hegemony of one party dictatorial regime. In the aftermath of the May 15 parliamentary elections most of the local and international news has focused mainly on the violence in Addis Ababa and the brutal murder of hundreds of Ethiopians.

With it comes the resentment by certain groups about the Tigraian people. Here, first I would like to remind my readers to disengage themselves from ethnic hatred at all times as it has done nothing to Burundi, Somalia or any other country that has experienced ethnic hatred. Second, do not include the Wolqait Tegede people under the assumption that they are under the fabricated Tigrayan map and they have not voiced their support for the democratic cause and against Woyane.

I assure you that the people of Wolqait Tegede people fully support the struggle for democracy and national unity. Moreover, they firmly oppose the illegal and mercenary woyane regime. It is their belief that one day Ethiopia will set itself from the hands of Woyane, Shabia and the western world and all Ethiopians would once again proudly and fearlessly identify themselves as PROUD ETHIOPIANS!

We Lost a Great Scientist!

I was shocked and heart broken when I read the news report about the death of the great Ethiopian scientist Dr. Kitaw Ejigu on January 12, 2006. May God Bless his soul and my condolences to his family and loved ones.

Dr. Ejigu was not only a scientist but also an individual who was passionate about his motherland Ethiopia that he helped found the Ethiopian National United Front (ENUF) in order to contribute his share towards building democracy and democratic institutions in Ethiopia. He is also credited in helping Ethiopian students who fled in fear of the brutal Woyane regime atrocities.

It is sad that our Ethiopia could not take advantage of such great intellectual for the betterment of the society. It is unknown how many scholars are currently residing abroad and investing their brain power in a foreign nation but I would guess that it is more than the ones living in the country.

Let me take this opportunity to wish that one day all diaspora intellectuals would return back home and contribute in reviving that countries economy and provide solutions to most if not all of its social, and political problems. I also hope that God will Bless us with a government that strives to improve our social well-being and one that will protect national identity, pride and integrity.

Let us pray that our wishes will come true.

Woyane's New Year Gift to the Sudan...

Christmas has become commercialised today more than ever before. Its religious significance seems to diminish year after year. Gradually I am also falling to this trap of capitalist holiday which is driving me spend my minimum wage earning rather than saving it.

Well, enough about my complaints about what the western hemisphere is doing to me, since we have our dictatorial regime in Ethiopia teaching us a new culture of gift giving. In his recent visit to the Sudan, the Meles has generously signed an agreement to demarcate the border with the Sudan and in the process handing over some of the precious lands to the Sudan.

The Sudanese who felt encouraged by this news formed a new organization called the Fashaqah Lands Liberation Organization (FLO) and began demanding even more lands deep inside Ethiopia. If you ask where these lands are, where else but the Wolqait Tegede region that is under the invasion of the Woyane.

What the Sudanese call Al-Fashaqah lands are the fertile lands of Ethiopia known as Mechach and Lugdi. In fact Ethiopian farmers such as Getachew Yirga, Fitawrari Serebe Lemma are among the many who own and farm these lands.

Previously the Sudanese border was limited to the west of the river Angereb but eventually they began to cross to the east. Despite the local cry of the local Ethiopians the Haileselassie regime turned a blind eye and deaf ears. Refer to the following map to witness the geographic location of what I am talking about.

So, Why is the Woyane giving up these lands to the Sudan? Well, as you might know the Sudan is a hostile nation to Ethiopia as it frequently has interfered in the internal affairs of Ethiopian politics. Therefore, the Woyane regime which is at its peak of collapse has to make some concessions with these nations in order to at least prolong its disastrous political existence. So, why not just give few lands to the neighboring dictator in order to protect the Sudanese government from harboring Ethiopian opposition groups and militants. After all it is not Tigray's land, it stole it from the provinces of Gonder.

So, I wonder what the problem is with every so called Ethiopian governments? Why are they always turning their backs on us? Why? They would come to us whenever they need to overthrow a government, but they are never to be found when we look for them to help us at our dire needs.