← Back to briefingZenaHub.
Englishአማርኛ
Politics

Eritreans Planning 'Revolution' in Tel Aviv Warehouse, Haaretz Reports

Middle East Eye · 3 days ago · Read the Full Story on Middle East Eye
Eritreans Planning 'Revolution' in Tel Aviv Warehouse, Haaretz Reports
AI SUMMARY

Eritrean opposition figures in Israel and worldwide are using a Tel Aviv warehouse to organize a global movement aimed at overthrowing President Isaias Afwerki’s government.

  • Eritrean opposition figures are using a southern Tel Aviv warehouse as an international hub for a movement known as Brigade Nhamedu.
  • The movement aims to build a global political organization to mobilize exiles and eventually replace President Isaias Afwerki’s government.
  • Members in Israel joined Eritrean communities across 17 global locations to elect a 51-member international council.
  • Around 1,300 people participated in the Israeli vote held in Nes Ziona.
  • The council meets weekly to discuss funding, diplomatic outreach, establishing an Ethiopian base, and communicating with individuals inside Eritrea.
  • Brigade Nhamedu is led by Addis Ababa-based activist Beyene Gerezgiher.
  • The movement includes officials responsible for finance, diplomacy, community organization, and military planning.
  • Israel and Eritrea have experienced strained relations, leading to Israel closing its embassy in Asmara in 2022.
  • Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh stated that Asmara deliberately distanced itself from Israel and questioned its growing influence in the Horn of Africa.
  • President Isaias Afwerki has governed Eritrea since 1993 without holding national elections, implementing a constitution, or allowing independent media.
  • Indefinite national service has driven approximately two million Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers to live abroad.
  • Brigade Nhamedu's leadership in Israel includes Atakliti Abraham Michael and Mulue Sultan.
  • Violent clashes between government supporters and opponents occurred in Tel Aviv in September 2023, with at least nine Eritreans killed in Israel since then according to a UN report.
  • The movement has not yet recruited a fighting force but is preparing for an opportunity to enter Eritrea.
Read the Full Story on Middle East Eye
Related
GPDM Condemns Inclusion in Armed Coalition, Denies Participation
Deutsche Welle · 20 hours ago
Libya's Pattern and the Case Against Armed Coalitions
Horn Review · yesterday
OLA Advisor Discusses New Armed Groups Coalition and Stance on Ethiopia
BBC · yesterday
Ethiopia Sets October 5 for New Government and Parliament
BirrMetrics · yesterday