The Imperative of Timely Action: Bridging Divides and Safeguarding TIRA

By: Yemane Halefom October 29, 2024 Abstract Governance in postwar transitions is inherently fragile, particularly when competing factions— some now operating as political fugitives—aim to derail reforms and destabilize emergent governance systems. Tigray’s predicament is both unique and complex. As a small region within Ethiopia, Tigray finds itself at a crossroads after enduring a genocidal […]

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Condemnation of Archbishop Abune Petros for Attending the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches

The Tigrayan Advocacy Group for Human Rights (TAG-HR) in the UK and Europe issues a strong condemnation of Archbishop Abune Petros of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Archdiocese of New York and its surrounding region. On October 28, 2024, Archbishop Petros attended the general fall meeting of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches in Staten […]

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Was Tigray Genocide Unpreventable?

[By Amare] The claim that the Tigray genocide was “unpreventable” ignores a series of  critical missteps, strategic failures, and political decisions that could have altered the course of events and safeguarded the people of Tigray. While some may argue that the genocidal war was inevitable, a thorough analysis of the historical, political, and strategic decisions […]

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Tigray’s Current Political Crisis and the Role of the Tigray Defence Forces (TDF)

[By Amare] Tigray, a region marked by a rich history of resilience, faces one of its most critical political crises in modern times. The Tigray Defence Forces (TDF), widely recognised as a heroic and disciplined military institution, stand at the centre of this conflict. As the political and military dynamics of the Horn of Africa […]

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The Shire Incident: Exposing Corruption, Violence, and the Struggle for Tigray’s Future

[By Tigray Observers] The recent disruption of a public meeting in Shire, northwestern Tigray, orchestrated by members of the failed Debretsion-led TPLF splinter group, underscores a troubling intersection of violence, criminal syndicates, and special interest groups tied to gold mining exploitation. This incident highlights deeper challenges in Tigray’s post-genocide political landscape, as remnants of the […]

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