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The only flag flown at a recent gathering of ethnic Tigrayan scholars in Ethiopia was that of Tigray state - all red with a yellow triangle and a star.
Some Tigrayans are pushing the controversial proposal that Tigray secede from Ethiopia
The national flag was nowhere to be seen - summing up the nationalism that has been growing in Tigray since Abiy Ahmed became prime minister in April last year.

So strong is the feeling that some of the academics were advocating the controversial proposal that Tigray secede from Ethiopia.

‘’Tigray is more than enough to be an independent country in terms of population, wealth, history, and psychology. There are far smaller countries in Europe and Africa,” said Mehari Yohans, a lecturer at Mekelle University.

He dismissed critics who pointed to Eritrea, which gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993, as a reason not to secede.

The problem with Eritrea was not its independence, but its failure to democratise after its liberation, he said.

Tigrayans, who comprise just 6% of Ethiopia’s population, have until recently dominated the federal government.

The state’s ruling party, the TPLF, says it is still committed to the Ethiopian federation, while acknowledging Tigrayans’ growing sense of alienation amid a raft of recent reforms.

Farmer Kahsay Gebretsadkan, summing up the feelings of many in rural areas of the state, said there seemed to be a national campaign “to weaken Tigray" - but he told the BBC that most people he knew did not like the idea of seceding.

Mr Abiy has sought to calm feelings of anger in Tigray, saying his government has not been targeting Tigrayan officials in a crackdown on abuses of the previous government.

But his move to set up a commission to resolve a boundary dispute between the Tigray and Amhara regions has only upset people more - they see his action as interference in the autonomy of Ethiopia’s nine states.

One of the prime minister’s mantras is, “Ethiopia will never be dismantled’’.

With elections set for next year, growing ethnic nationalism across the country remains one of his greatest challenges

Source : https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-afr ... type=share



Some Tigrayans are pushing the controversial proposal that Tigray secede from Ethiopia

With article 39 come poverty and hunger to Tigray. All those who fought for Badme gone, HGDEF comes to your doorsteps.
HGDEF rightfully will take Badme, Tsorena, and Zalanbesa with lightening speed.
But, before you do that, the people of Tigray will weed you out!

Halafi Mengedi wrote: ↑

05 Sep 2019, 15:46

Chole, article 39 never been controversial, all the nine ethnics and the other ethnics signed the document to stay together under the name of Ethiopia. Tigray or any one who wishes to exercise article 39 is legally permitted.

Just in your brain only???

simbe11 wrote: ↑

05 Sep 2019, 15:53

With article 39 come poverty and hunger to Tigray. All those who fought for Badme gone, HGDEF comes to your doorsteps.
HGDEF rightfully will take Badme, Tsorena, and Zalanbesa with lightening speed.
But, before you do that, the people of Tigray will weed you out!

Halafi Mengedi wrote: ↑

05 Sep 2019, 15:46

Chole, article 39 never been controversial, all the nine ethnics and the other ethnics signed the document to stay together under the name of Ethiopia. Tigray or any one who wishes to exercise article 39 is legally permitted.

Simbe11 boooshtiew ar'teran Hamasenay 60-years old ho'mo who was sodo'mized by Amharay, your Amharu byfriend brainwashed you, Tell him this: "ante qizenam yediha menati Amharay buda lij, Tigray was feeding qomaxaAmhara soldiers for nada, that is all, now they are gone and Tigray is ready to destroy cursed ar'tera, meshrefet's republican [deleted]'uts, and qomaxaAmhara militia-- in just few days, when push comes to shove. QomaxaAmharay bi'tch, your roads have been closed and nothing comes from anywhere to Tigray, Tigray is systematically blocked-- it could have unblocked itself by force but it does not want to do it.. but Tigray has shown the world how it is peaceloving at any cost and that it is the only place that can self-sustain, none of the tribes let alone the qomaxaMharay could have done it like tigray is doing it, and yet you qomaxadiha adgiAmharay tells us, Tigray will suffer if it declares independence, but it is defacto independent for 16 months and it will be dejure independent and re-connect itself with the world at large, but never ever with Amharu."

እርግጠኝ ነኝ አፍህ በጣም ይገማል።

Abdelaziz wrote: ↑

05 Sep 2019, 19:04

Simbe11 boooshtiew ar'teran Hamasenay 60-years old ho'mo who was sodo'mized by Amharay, your Amharu byfriend brainwashed you, Tell him this: "ante qizenam yediha menati Amharay buda lij, Tigray was feeding qomaxaAmhara soldiers for nada, that is all, now they are gone and Tigray is ready to destroy cursed ar'tera, meshrefet's republican [deleted]'uts, and qomaxaAmhara militia-- in just few days, when push comes to shove. QomaxaAmharay bi'tch, your roads have been closed and nothing comes from anywhere to Tigray, Tigray is systematically blocked-- it could have unblocked itself by force but it does not want to do it.. but Tigray has shown the world how it is peaceloving at any cost and that it is the only place that can self-sustain, none of the tribes let alone the qomaxaMharay could have done it like tigray is doing it, and yet you qomaxadiha adgiAmharay tells us, Tigray will suffer if it declares independence, but it is defacto independent for 16 months and it will be dejure independent and re-connect itself with the world at large, but never ever with Amharu."

Tigrian nationalism as we know it exist as long as it is feed and nurtured by plundering Ethiopia, the day that umbilical cord is cut off it surly will die. But now Abey is providing the nutrition to hiding criminals in Mekele , they muse if PM will survive ወያኔስ ጭፈራ ፡ ያገሬ ሰው ለተራበ ሳይሆን ለጠገበ እዘኑ ይላል ፡፡