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Getachew Reda Claims Egypt Provided Financial Support to TPLF

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Getachew Reda Claims Egypt Provided Financial Support to TPLF
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Getachew Reda stated that Egypt provided financial support to the TPLF during the Tigray conflict after an initial request of 500 million dollars resulted in a 500 thousand dollar payment.

  • Getachew Reda stated that Egypt provided financial support to the TPLF during the Tigray conflict.
  • The disclosure was made at a policy discussion forum organized by the Ethiopian National Defense College and the Institute of Foreign Affairs.
  • A TPLF representative in Sudan informed them that Egypt offered to provide financial assistance.
  • As the head of foreign relations, Getachew wrote a letter requesting 500 million dollars as instructed by the chairman, despite advising for a more realistic amount.
  • Egypt ultimately provided 500 thousand dollars in response to the request.