Ethiopian Press Agency /የኢትዮጵያ ፕሬስ ድርጅት/
FDRE Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.)'s call to the people of Tigray especially the Tigray scholars.
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January 26/2017 (Newspaper +):- As I have stated on several occasions: the land and people of Tigray are the origin of civilization, the shield and armor of the country. The land of Tigray is also the source of government administration, administrative system and national values. The role of Tigray people in creating and taking care of Ethiopia is a warm cry. The people of Tigray are not only the people who have a bright history written in unfading colors, but above all, they are lovers of their country, lovers of peace and prosperity and lovers of work. Tigray has produced many intellectuals, religious fathers, politicians, elders who will benefit their people and country.
Since the people of Tigray know the true meaning of government since ancient times, the country was formed with their other brothers. Not only this, but the people who paid a huge price to protect the country even when the country was in danger.
This is why he, along with other people, sacrificed for his country's sovereignty, fought with Darbush, Egypt and Italy, later with the invading forces of the west or east and north for the respect of his country. In addition, the value of democracy, peace and development has played a big role in the development and development of Ethiopia along with other brotherly nations.
The other characteristic of the Tigray people is patriotism. Just as the land of Tigray served as the base and center of Ethiopia, trying to prove that the hearts of the people of Tigray are also filled with patriotism by citing historical evidence is "helping the gravedigree".
The people of Tigray have paid a price for their country in peace and in times of trouble and protected their fathers' care.
In different years the central government has played a big role in saving the country and filling the gaps.
It has played a big role in closing the gap that was created after the fall of Axuma government. In the era of Mesafint, it has played a big role in fixing the gaps. Regedem has played a big role in ensuring national unity.
The people of Tigray are hard working and loving. The people of Tigray are the people who grow on the hill and build by breaking stones. I don't need to provide evidence to show this clear and known fact. Travelers realize the fact that the people of Tigray have done in the fields of trade, agriculture, building, art and technology when they had little peace. Even more than this, it is a spiritually strong people who will not be shaken in trials.
Unfortunately, especially in the last hundred years due to different circumstances and reasons especially with the conflict with the central government, the land of Tigray has become a battlefield and the people of Tigray have become a tool of war. Whatever the reason, the question that should be raised is what social, political, economical and peaceful benefits did the people of Tigray get in the last hundred years of war? What if? You should ask and meditate.
At this time, a wise Tigrian leader should ask whether Tigray and its people have gained or lost from the war is more important and get an answer. Was the only option for a war that was supposed to be started? Didn't he have any other choice? That's the question that is. And what should we do to prevent war from starting from now on? It is important to ask the question and get the answer.
The saddest thing is that the people of Tigray are living in fear of war and fear of war so that they don't get peace and stability. It is not hidden from the wise that how to handle this kind of disaster should be discussed calmly.
So, the people of Tigray, the intellectuals who are in politics, business, peace, academics, media and other sectors, the price that the Tigray people has paid is enough. I ask you to finish the differences within yourselves by saying that there is no gain from war and by discussing and helping each other in a way that will ensure the unity of the Tigray people.
Next, I call on you to be ready to resolve your disagreement with the federal government and other powers according to the constitution of the country and in a democratic way.
Understanding that the federal government should discuss on all issues, taking differences of ideas as differences of views and working in agreement on the national issues we have agreed upon. I am calling on you again to work together to help the people from fear of mothers losing sleep, youth from migration but above all to bring the people back to development and recovery.
Peace and stability for the people of Tigray.
Enough of the hate and war.
! Ethiopia will be honored and respected by the efforts of her children!! May God bless Ethiopia and its people!
January 26, 2017 E. ም