Politics
Opposition Reacts as Government Stays Silent on Northern Ethiopia War
BBC · 51 minutes ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Opposition parties have expressed mixed views on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's failure to address the renewed conflict in Tigray during his recent inaugural speech.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a speech outlining his government's five-year plans without mentioning the renewed conflict in the Tigray region or other clashes.
- Federal forces and allied forces have taken control of Mekelle and various areas in southern Tigray over the past two weeks.
- Reports indicate that numerous Eritrean soldiers have crossed the border into the Tigray region.
- International organizations and major powers have expressed deep concern over the renewed fighting and deteriorating situation.
- ESDP Deputy Chairperson Dr. Rahel Bafe criticized the Prime Minister for overlooking urgent peace and security issues.
- EPRP General Secretary Mistire-Selassie Tamrat argued the speech demonstrated a lack of concern for citizens' lives.
- EZEMA Deputy Leader Ato Nigatu Wolde defended the speech as a strategic roadmap, suggesting the government is prioritizing action over public communication based on lessons from the previous conflict.
- Salsay Woyane Tigray PR Head Ato Berhane Atsbha declined to comment on the speech due to lack of Tigrayan representation in the election, but claimed the government chose silence to suppress international pressure and support for Tigray.
- The federal government has provided written updates to the diplomatic community but has not issued an official public statement on the war.
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