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TPLF Denies Capture of Maj. Gen. Yohannes, Claims He Defected
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The TPLF has stated that Major General Yohannes W/Giorgis defected rather than being captured by the National Defense Force, contradicting earlier claims by the Tigray Peace Force.
- The Tigray Peace Force announced yesterday that Major General Yohannes W/Giorgis, also known as John Medid, was placed under the control of the National Defense Force.
- A Tigray Peace Force source stated that he was captured while surrounded, along with 25 total members including 7 high-ranking military leaders from colonel to major and 18 staff members.
- Denials circulated following the news claiming he was still working, leading fights, and that the published photos were generated by AI.
- Now TPLF released a statement declaring that Major General Yohannes W/Giorgis defected and was not captured.
- The TPLF explained that he had previously been removed from military leadership and surrendered after secret negotiations.
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