Shiferaw Gesesse, Ph.D.
The tyranny in Ethiopia is weakened, but not completely defeated and has been orchestrating ethnic tensions and various organized criminal activities throughout Ethiopia to destabilize the country and undermine the change that brought about the end of TPLF 27 years’ brutal rule.
What happened in outskirts of Addis last weekend is outrageous. On the other hand, I am not in a position to suggest that this heinous crime was organized by this or that group. It has to be thoroughly investigated and the result should be reported to the nation as soon as possible.
Three fundamental questions should be asked and answered:
- was it an organized criminal activity? If so who organized, it?
- Or was it a mob type criminal activity? If so who instigated it and how it was started?
- Were security and policy forces adequately handled the situation or showed criminal negligence or even showed some support to the perpetrators?
The Ethiopian people deserve the clear answer and only the truth. No need to provide false or ambiguous information any more. Otherwise, not handling of this tragic event properly will undermine the federal government ability to govern and put the government reform agenda at a great risk. Even it may help those groups who oppose the change to regroup and bolster their force and organize further attack on the reform agenda and against some reform leaders.
Frankly speaking, it will put in question the legitimacy of the reformist group in the government and may lead the current government loose massive support from the Ethiopian people both inside and abroad.
It will be a big test not only for the federal government, but also for the Oromia state government, Addis Ababa City administration and the reformist group in general. Mass media will be tested big time. Political organizations and activists also will be measured how they addressed or will address this tragic situation in their statements.
It is a crucial moment, and I urge the federal government, Oromia regional government, Addis Ababa City administration, mass media, political organizations, religious elders, civic organizations and all other stakeholders to handle this tragic event and explosive situation right and no matter what to stand on the side of the truth.
The reaction of other Ethiopian regional governments is also important.
I also urge the victims, residents of Addis Ababa and outskirt cities and the entire Ethiopian people to refrain from revenge and stay calm and help investigators with the needed information which may help to solve this heinous crime.
May God bless the souls of those who lost their lives during last weekend outrageous attack and those who lost their lives during a peaceful demonstration!!!
May God guide the Ethiopian government to handle this tragic event right!!!
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