New Eritrean president Abraham Afeworki addresses the nation!!
New Eritrean president Abraham Afeworki addresses the nation.
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Tension and rumours rife in Eritrea
April 26, 2020 Martin Plaut News
After at least a week in which there has been a blizzard of speculation on social media, and next to nothing firm from the Eritrean government, it’s time to try to put together a picture of what appears to be taking place. This is a ‘best guess’ – arrived at after having spoken to several sources. If you want certainty, please read no further.
For a start, it’s clear that life is far from normal. Asmara is under a complete lock-down and not just because of Covid 19. There are numerous reports of security forces on the streets, which are all but deserted.
Permission is required even to go to buy necessities. Even the people inside the country don’t know what’s going on.
Patients have been moved from hospital to hospital: without reasons being given. Again, there is a suspicion that this is not just because of the virus.
There has been endless speculation about the health of President Isaias Afwerki, with reports that he is in Saudi Arabia for treatment, that he has had a stroke and even that he is dead. There is simply no clarity.
What we do know is that the British pulled all their embassy staff out of the country and told their citizens to leave. Again, this could be because of Covid 19 and the closure of Asmara airport for two weeks (which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned) or it could be for other reasons.
Residents of Asmara speak of two aircraft landing nightly. Members of the diaspora have been tracking this from their radar signals, which are turned off as they approach Eritrean airspace. There is speculation about what these are bringing, with rumours of everything from Sudanese mercenaries to shipments of arms from Saudi Arabia or the UAE. But for what purpose?
Who holds power?
Some suggest that a handover of power is already under way, with speculation that considerable power is now in the hands of Colonel Simon Ghebredenghil, of the National Security Agency, whose role was highlighted in 2007 when an attempt was made on his life. The leaked US cable provided a rare glimpse into the workings of the regime [see below]
Others say that the situation is changing, with different members of the security forces and military wielding power. There are suggestions that Gaim Tesfankiel – head of foreign intelligence – is the key figure. He reports to Abraha Kasa, as head of intelligence, but since Abraha is in poor health, Gaim is said to be pulling the strings.
Members of the Eritrean diaspora are quick to remind observers that the Eritrean regime has deployed rumours to throw their opponents off the scent for many years. Is this what is taking place now?
Few can be certain and in the absence of hard facts, speculation is rife.
Martin
https://eritreahub.org/tension-and-rumo ... in-eritrea
April 26, 2020 Martin Plaut News
After at least a week in which there has been a blizzard of speculation on social media, and next to nothing firm from the Eritrean government, it’s time to try to put together a picture of what appears to be taking place. This is a ‘best guess’ – arrived at after having spoken to several sources. If you want certainty, please read no further.
For a start, it’s clear that life is far from normal. Asmara is under a complete lock-down and not just because of Covid 19. There are numerous reports of security forces on the streets, which are all but deserted.
Permission is required even to go to buy necessities. Even the people inside the country don’t know what’s going on.
Patients have been moved from hospital to hospital: without reasons being given. Again, there is a suspicion that this is not just because of the virus.
There has been endless speculation about the health of President Isaias Afwerki, with reports that he is in Saudi Arabia for treatment, that he has had a stroke and even that he is dead. There is simply no clarity.
What we do know is that the British pulled all their embassy staff out of the country and told their citizens to leave. Again, this could be because of Covid 19 and the closure of Asmara airport for two weeks (which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned) or it could be for other reasons.
Residents of Asmara speak of two aircraft landing nightly. Members of the diaspora have been tracking this from their radar signals, which are turned off as they approach Eritrean airspace. There is speculation about what these are bringing, with rumours of everything from Sudanese mercenaries to shipments of arms from Saudi Arabia or the UAE. But for what purpose?
Who holds power?
Some suggest that a handover of power is already under way, with speculation that considerable power is now in the hands of Colonel Simon Ghebredenghil, of the National Security Agency, whose role was highlighted in 2007 when an attempt was made on his life. The leaked US cable provided a rare glimpse into the workings of the regime [see below]
Others say that the situation is changing, with different members of the security forces and military wielding power. There are suggestions that Gaim Tesfankiel – head of foreign intelligence – is the key figure. He reports to Abraha Kasa, as head of intelligence, but since Abraha is in poor health, Gaim is said to be pulling the strings.
Members of the Eritrean diaspora are quick to remind observers that the Eritrean regime has deployed rumours to throw their opponents off the scent for many years. Is this what is taking place now?
Few can be certain and in the absence of hard facts, speculation is rife.
Martin
https://eritreahub.org/tension-and-rumo ... in-eritrea
Re: New Eritrean president Abraham Afeworki addresses the nation!!
present wrote: ↑26 Apr 2020, 22:17Interesting. How about his son?
Or, will the Afars have a chance this time
Wedi wrote: ↑26 Apr 2020, 21:16Tension and rumours rife in Eritrea
April 26, 2020 Martin Plaut News
After at least a week in which there has been a blizzard of speculation on social media, and next to nothing firm from the Eritrean government, it’s time to try to put together a picture of what appears to be taking place. This is a ‘best guess’ – arrived at after having spoken to several sources. If you want certainty, please read no further.
For a start, it’s clear that life is far from normal. Asmara is under a complete lock-down and not just because of Covid 19. There are numerous reports of security forces on the streets, which are all but deserted.
Permission is required even to go to buy necessities. Even the people inside the country don’t know what’s going on.
Patients have been moved from hospital to hospital: without reasons being given. Again, there is a suspicion that this is not just because of the virus.
There has been endless speculation about the health of President Isaias Afwerki, with reports that he is in Saudi Arabia for treatment, that he has had a stroke and even that he is dead. There is simply no clarity.
What we do know is that the British pulled all their embassy staff out of the country and told their citizens to leave. Again, this could be because of Covid 19 and the closure of Asmara airport for two weeks (which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned) or it could be for other reasons.
Residents of Asmara speak of two aircraft landing nightly. Members of the diaspora have been tracking this from their radar signals, which are turned off as they approach Eritrean airspace. There is speculation about what these are bringing, with rumours of everything from Sudanese mercenaries to shipments of arms from Saudi Arabia or the UAE. But for what purpose?
Who holds power?
Some suggest that a handover of power is already under way, with speculation that considerable power is now in the hands of Colonel Simon Ghebredenghil, of the National Security Agency, whose role was highlighted in 2007 when an attempt was made on his life. The leaked US cable provided a rare glimpse into the workings of the regime [see below]
Others say that the situation is changing, with different members of the security forces and military wielding power. There are suggestions that Gaim Tesfankiel – head of foreign intelligence – is the key figure. He reports to Abraha Kasa, as head of intelligence, but since Abraha is in poor health, Gaim is said to be pulling the strings.
Members of the Eritrean diaspora are quick to remind observers that the Eritrean regime has deployed rumours to throw their opponents off the scent for many years. Is this what is taking place now?
Few can be certain and in the absence of hard facts, speculation is rife.
Martin
https://eritreahub.org/tension-and-rumo ... in-eritrea
Re: New Eritrean president Abraham Afeworki addresses the nation!!
I am thankful that I am not a citizen of the least important killil Tigray 
Dedebit is always dedeb
R.I.P Abay Tigray and TPLF
Dedebit is always dedeb
R.I.P Abay Tigray and TPLF