@rassolom.bsky.social
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While the world celebrates #InternationalHumanRightsDay, the struggle for justice continues for many, including those in #Tigray.
Today, we remember the victims, and together, we demand peace and dignity for all. 🕊️ #JusticeForTigray #HumanRights
Today, we remember the victims, and together, we demand peace and dignity for all. 🕊️ #JusticeForTigray #HumanRights
December 10, 2024 at 9:14 PM
While the world celebrates #InternationalHumanRightsDay, the struggle for justice continues for many, including those in #Tigray.
Today, we remember the victims, and together, we demand peace and dignity for all. 🕊️ #JusticeForTigray #HumanRights
Today, we remember the victims, and together, we demand peace and dignity for all. 🕊️ #JusticeForTigray #HumanRights
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Tigray in pictures- Aug 30, 2025
ትግራይ ብሰእሊ- ነሓሰ 24፣ 2017
#Ashenda & #Ayniwari are celebrations of girlhood & freedom often involving singing & dancing in a vibrant week-long celebration primarily by girls/women in Tigray
#Maria
#ዓይኒዋሪ
#ኣሸንዳ
#ማሪያ
PS- pictures from screenshots & social media. Thanks.
ትግራይ ብሰእሊ- ነሓሰ 24፣ 2017
#Ashenda & #Ayniwari are celebrations of girlhood & freedom often involving singing & dancing in a vibrant week-long celebration primarily by girls/women in Tigray
#Maria
#ዓይኒዋሪ
#ኣሸንዳ
#ማሪያ
PS- pictures from screenshots & social media. Thanks.
August 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Fast Food Journalism: Would You Like Lies with That?
“When Abiy was elected in 2018, he set about implementing reforms for a stronger central gov’t. The #TPLF saw Abiy’s moves as a threat to its power and sought to overthrow his gov’t,” writes Shola Lawal. 1/
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...
“When Abiy was elected in 2018, he set about implementing reforms for a stronger central gov’t. The #TPLF saw Abiy’s moves as a threat to its power and sought to overthrow his gov’t,” writes Shola Lawal. 1/
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...
Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict
Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.
www.aljazeera.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Fast Food Journalism: Would You Like Lies with That?
“When Abiy was elected in 2018, he set about implementing reforms for a stronger central gov’t. The #TPLF saw Abiy’s moves as a threat to its power and sought to overthrow his gov’t,” writes Shola Lawal. 1/
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...
“When Abiy was elected in 2018, he set about implementing reforms for a stronger central gov’t. The #TPLF saw Abiy’s moves as a threat to its power and sought to overthrow his gov’t,” writes Shola Lawal. 1/
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...
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“You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
— Exodus 20፡17
— Exodus 20፡17
September 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
— Exodus 20፡17
— Exodus 20፡17
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My latest for Ethiopia Insight → 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘆 – #𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
www.ethiopia-insight.com/2025/08/20/s...
www.ethiopia-insight.com/2025/08/20/s...
Strategic Reversals: Abiy’s Miscalculation and the Tigray–Eritrea Realignment - Ethiopia Insight
Bound by necessity rather than trust, these former foes now walk a delicate line—one that could check Abiy Ahmed’s aggression or plunge the Horn into another devastating war.
www.ethiopia-insight.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
My latest for Ethiopia Insight → 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘆 – #𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
www.ethiopia-insight.com/2025/08/20/s...
www.ethiopia-insight.com/2025/08/20/s...
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Tigray IDPs Continue Protest, Urge Swift Return
On day two of protests, #Tigray’s IDPs demand a swift return. There was relief in Tigray when the war ended in Nov 2022. But, despite the peace deal, nearly 1m IDPs have been unable to return to their homes and continue to live in dire conditions.
On day two of protests, #Tigray’s IDPs demand a swift return. There was relief in Tigray when the war ended in Nov 2022. But, despite the peace deal, nearly 1m IDPs have been unable to return to their homes and continue to live in dire conditions.
June 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Tigray IDPs Continue Protest, Urge Swift Return
On day two of protests, #Tigray’s IDPs demand a swift return. There was relief in Tigray when the war ended in Nov 2022. But, despite the peace deal, nearly 1m IDPs have been unable to return to their homes and continue to live in dire conditions.
On day two of protests, #Tigray’s IDPs demand a swift return. There was relief in Tigray when the war ended in Nov 2022. But, despite the peace deal, nearly 1m IDPs have been unable to return to their homes and continue to live in dire conditions.
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‘Ethiopia Exploiting Pretoria Accord to Achieve Wartime Goals’
Deputy President of #Tigray, Amanuel Assefa, accused the Ethiopian federal govt of “using Pretoria to achieve the goals it could not accomplish through war,” trying to “fragment Tigray” and “change the region’s demographic composition.”
Deputy President of #Tigray, Amanuel Assefa, accused the Ethiopian federal govt of “using Pretoria to achieve the goals it could not accomplish through war,” trying to “fragment Tigray” and “change the region’s demographic composition.”
June 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
‘Ethiopia Exploiting Pretoria Accord to Achieve Wartime Goals’
Deputy President of #Tigray, Amanuel Assefa, accused the Ethiopian federal govt of “using Pretoria to achieve the goals it could not accomplish through war,” trying to “fragment Tigray” and “change the region’s demographic composition.”
Deputy President of #Tigray, Amanuel Assefa, accused the Ethiopian federal govt of “using Pretoria to achieve the goals it could not accomplish through war,” trying to “fragment Tigray” and “change the region’s demographic composition.”
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The Israeli strikes killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists ahead of planned weekend negotiations aimed at addressing international concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment program.
Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites, prompting retaliation from Tehran
The Israeli strikes killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists ahead of planned weekend negotiations aimed at addressing international concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment program.
n.pr
June 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Israeli strikes killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists ahead of planned weekend negotiations aimed at addressing international concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment program.
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One black box found as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the scene and calls the devastation ‘saddening’.
Investigators search Air India crash site as Modi meets lone survivor
One black box found as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the scene and calls the devastation ‘saddening’.
bit.ly
June 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
One black box found as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the scene and calls the devastation ‘saddening’.
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Airlines suspend flights and some countries close airspace after Israel launches attacks on Iran.
Which airlines paused or cancelled flights after Israel’s attack on Iran?
Airlines suspend flights and some countries close airspace after Israel launches attacks on Iran.
bit.ly
June 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Airlines suspend flights and some countries close airspace after Israel launches attacks on Iran.
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The strikes by the IDF on targets in #iran also come with an environmental footprint and downwind civilian health risks: from massive burning of hydrocarbons, PCB contamination and other hazardous materials. So far no increase of radiation levels reported⚛️🇮🇷
June 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The strikes by the IDF on targets in #iran also come with an environmental footprint and downwind civilian health risks: from massive burning of hydrocarbons, PCB contamination and other hazardous materials. So far no increase of radiation levels reported⚛️🇮🇷
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Do UN Humanitarian Principles Apply to Tigray?
In violation of both the Federal constitution of Ethiopia and fundamental humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, UNOCHA Ethiopia frequently publishes maps that categorize Western #Tigray as part of the #Amhara region. 1/
In violation of both the Federal constitution of Ethiopia and fundamental humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, UNOCHA Ethiopia frequently publishes maps that categorize Western #Tigray as part of the #Amhara region. 1/
June 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Tigray IDPs Storm President Office, Demand Swift Return
Thousands of #Tigray IDPs in Mekelle rally to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria Accord, the withdrawal of occupying Amhara and Eritrean forces and safe return home. They vowed not to leave the premises until their demands are met.
Thousands of #Tigray IDPs in Mekelle rally to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria Accord, the withdrawal of occupying Amhara and Eritrean forces and safe return home. They vowed not to leave the premises until their demands are met.
June 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Tigray IDPs Storm President Office, Demand Swift Return
Thousands of #Tigray IDPs in Mekelle rally to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria Accord, the withdrawal of occupying Amhara and Eritrean forces and safe return home. They vowed not to leave the premises until their demands are met.
Thousands of #Tigray IDPs in Mekelle rally to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria Accord, the withdrawal of occupying Amhara and Eritrean forces and safe return home. They vowed not to leave the premises until their demands are met.
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Ethiopia Continues Its Tigray Genocide By Other Means
According to ESS, in 2023, Somali and #Tigray had similar populations 6.66M and 6.84M, respectively. Yet, the Federal Government allocated only ETB 18.9Bn to war-ravaged Tigray, far less than Somali’s ETB 31.4Bn.
📎 www.bbc.com/amharic/arti...
According to ESS, in 2023, Somali and #Tigray had similar populations 6.66M and 6.84M, respectively. Yet, the Federal Government allocated only ETB 18.9Bn to war-ravaged Tigray, far less than Somali’s ETB 31.4Bn.
📎 www.bbc.com/amharic/arti...
June 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ethiopia Continues Its Tigray Genocide By Other Means
According to ESS, in 2023, Somali and #Tigray had similar populations 6.66M and 6.84M, respectively. Yet, the Federal Government allocated only ETB 18.9Bn to war-ravaged Tigray, far less than Somali’s ETB 31.4Bn.
📎 www.bbc.com/amharic/arti...
According to ESS, in 2023, Somali and #Tigray had similar populations 6.66M and 6.84M, respectively. Yet, the Federal Government allocated only ETB 18.9Bn to war-ravaged Tigray, far less than Somali’s ETB 31.4Bn.
📎 www.bbc.com/amharic/arti...
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I finally read @tekgw.bsky.social's paper in full. Some nuggets 🧵
“specific lives cannot be apprehended as injured or lost if they are not first apprehended as living"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“specific lives cannot be apprehended as injured or lost if they are not first apprehended as living"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Tigray war: Modern geographies of mass violence and the invisibilization of populations
The war in Tigray, Ethiopia, which erupted in November 2020, has been marked by widespread atrocities, including organized massacres, the systematic u…
www.sciencedirect.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I finally read @tekgw.bsky.social's paper in full. Some nuggets 🧵
“specific lives cannot be apprehended as injured or lost if they are not first apprehended as living"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“specific lives cannot be apprehended as injured or lost if they are not first apprehended as living"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Tigray IDPs Eager to Return Home Before Rainy Season
Western #Tigray IDPs currently sheltering in Adigrat are calling for a swift return to their homes as another rainy season approaches. Despite the Nov 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
Western #Tigray IDPs currently sheltering in Adigrat are calling for a swift return to their homes as another rainy season approaches. Despite the Nov 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
May 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Tigray IDPs Eager to Return Home Before Rainy Season
Western #Tigray IDPs currently sheltering in Adigrat are calling for a swift return to their homes as another rainy season approaches. Despite the Nov 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
Western #Tigray IDPs currently sheltering in Adigrat are calling for a swift return to their homes as another rainy season approaches. Despite the Nov 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
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Tigray Gold Supply Soars 40-Fold In One Year
Over the first 9-months of the financial year, the central bank of #Ethiopia has received a staggering 10 tons of gold from #Tigray. Mining has become a lifeline for the region’s populace in a weakened post-war economy.
www.thereporterethiopia.com/45092/
Over the first 9-months of the financial year, the central bank of #Ethiopia has received a staggering 10 tons of gold from #Tigray. Mining has become a lifeline for the region’s populace in a weakened post-war economy.
www.thereporterethiopia.com/45092/
Tigray’s Artisanal Miners Drive Staggering Surge In NBE Gold Supply: Ministry
Export revenues surpass USD 2 billion mark
www.thereporterethiopia.com
May 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tigray Gold Supply Soars 40-Fold In One Year
Over the first 9-months of the financial year, the central bank of #Ethiopia has received a staggering 10 tons of gold from #Tigray. Mining has become a lifeline for the region’s populace in a weakened post-war economy.
www.thereporterethiopia.com/45092/
Over the first 9-months of the financial year, the central bank of #Ethiopia has received a staggering 10 tons of gold from #Tigray. Mining has become a lifeline for the region’s populace in a weakened post-war economy.
www.thereporterethiopia.com/45092/
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Mother’s Day Message to Tigray Women and Girls
On this Mother’s Day, we stand in awe of the courage and resilience of Tigrayan women and girls who endured unspeakable sexual and gender-based violence during the #Tigray war, perpetrated by genocidal #Ethiopian, #Eritrean and #Amhara forces. 1/
On this Mother’s Day, we stand in awe of the courage and resilience of Tigrayan women and girls who endured unspeakable sexual and gender-based violence during the #Tigray war, perpetrated by genocidal #Ethiopian, #Eritrean and #Amhara forces. 1/
May 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Mother’s Day Message to Tigray Women and Girls
On this Mother’s Day, we stand in awe of the courage and resilience of Tigrayan women and girls who endured unspeakable sexual and gender-based violence during the #Tigray war, perpetrated by genocidal #Ethiopian, #Eritrean and #Amhara forces. 1/
On this Mother’s Day, we stand in awe of the courage and resilience of Tigrayan women and girls who endured unspeakable sexual and gender-based violence during the #Tigray war, perpetrated by genocidal #Ethiopian, #Eritrean and #Amhara forces. 1/
Peace Up On 🇸🇩Sudan
Port Sudan, el-Fasher, West Kordofan and West Darfur have all seen heavy fighting.
Sudan’s army and RSF paramilitary launch attacks across war-ravaged nation
Port Sudan, el-Fasher, West Kordofan and West Darfur have all seen heavy fighting.
bit.ly
May 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Peace Up On 🇸🇩Sudan
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Tigray Accuses Ethiopian Press Agency of Constitutional Violation Over Humera Report
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Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau has strongly condemned the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) for misrepresenting Humera as part of the Amhara Region in a news report published on Tuesday, April 9, 2025.
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Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau has strongly condemned the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) for misrepresenting Humera as part of the Amhara Region in a news report published on Tuesday, April 9, 2025.
April 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Tigray Accuses Ethiopian Press Agency of Constitutional Violation Over Humera Report
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Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau has strongly condemned the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) for misrepresenting Humera as part of the Amhara Region in a news report published on Tuesday, April 9, 2025.
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Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau has strongly condemned the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) for misrepresenting Humera as part of the Amhara Region in a news report published on Tuesday, April 9, 2025.
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Similarly, Sara (27) was on a bus destined for Adigrat when Eritrean soldiers pulled her out and raped her. When she bled profusely, after being gang raped for 10 days, they inserted foreign objects inside her. Surgeons had to remove nails, stones and plastics from her vagina. 3/
April 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Similarly, Sara (27) was on a bus destined for Adigrat when Eritrean soldiers pulled her out and raped her. When she bled profusely, after being gang raped for 10 days, they inserted foreign objects inside her. Surgeons had to remove nails, stones and plastics from her vagina. 3/
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Women suffered shocking sexual assaults. Doctors at Tigray's largest hospital, Ayder, pulled a letter from a woman’s vagina, where it'd been forced by her attackers. “We are the sons of #Eritrea,” it read. “We are brave and we'll continue, even now. We'll make the #Tigrayan womb bear no fruits.” 2/
April 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM