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Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Denies Role in Reorganizing Tigrayan Forces

Wazema · 7 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Wazema
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Denies Role in Reorganizing Tigrayan Forces
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Former Tigray interim administration president Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede has denied playing any role in reorganizing the region's combatant forces after the Pretoria agreement.

  • Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede stated he had no role in reorganizing Tigray's combatant forces after the Pretoria agreement.
  • He stated in an interview with a local online media outlet that he had previously informed the federal government about war preparations.
  • He attempted to engage with Tigrayan military commanders to prevent conflict, an effort known to the federal government.
  • He mentioned there were activities involving the movement of weapons into Tigray from Eritrea and Sudan.
  • His response follows a Wazema report alleging he signed directives to re-establish combat forces and collaborated with Debretsion's faction.