Does anyone know anything about the conflict? Because I’m sort of skeptical of most things my government claim, but the Ethiopian conflict seems especially convoluted.
Does anyone know anything about the conflict? Because I’m sort of skeptical of most things my government claim, but the Ethiopian conflict seems especially convoluted.
From what I understand, at least some advanced elements of the Tigray and Oromo forces have moved in closer to the capital, but are still fairly distant. That said, its hard to know for certain. Besides Oromo forces, the other big X factor is Eritrea, which would shift things if they got involved.
Regarding foreign support of Tigray forces, I've heard a lot of allegations but not seen hard evidence. Though it emerging wouldn't be surprising.
In any case, I would be extremely cautious of being in Ethiopia. This could be the high water mark for Tigray forces, but no one predicted the conflict would escalate the way it has.
To me the anti imperialist Left must support Ahmed and a unified horn of Africa. Ethiopia is a nation of 100 plus million roughly, basically a 3rd of American population. Having an independent, sovereign nation in east Africa is huge for foreign politics. My gut tells me that Addis Ababa is about to be assaulted. The Oromos have been known for their brutality including canabalizism from Breakthrough News reports . The TPLF has sterilized millions, disappeared millions over the last 30 years and are no comrades of mine. The TPLF have been in power for over 30 years until recently they're reactionary bourgeois government dressed in revolutionary attire.