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House Rent Increase "The 11.5% increase seems small; however, when viewed globally, it is an extremely high increase" - Ethiopian Consumers' Rights Protection Organization 👉 "The rent prices for shops under malls and condominium buildings, set by those who bought them early, are horrifying to hear!" The 11.5% residential house rent increase announced this morning by the Addis Ababa Housing Development Administration Office is "extremely high" and a "delayed decision," as it was announced after most tenants had already faced significant increases and evictions, the Ethiopian Consumers' Rights Protection Organization told Tikvah Ethiopia. Ato Kumelachew Abebe, founder and CEO of the organization, stated, "While the 11.5% increase might seem proportionate in light of our country's inflation, it is high when compared to other countries." Ato Kumelachew added, "In other countries, rent increases are made considering the cost needed for house maintenance and do not exceed single digits." He further explained, "Our 11.5% increase seems small; however, when viewed globally, it is an extremely high increase." He questioned, "Is this increase also meant for house maintenance, painting, and fixing things inside the house? It seems to be an an increase made solely for inflation, without considering these factors." The city's Housing Development Administration, however, stated that the increase is "backed by study, considers residents' ability to pay, and enables landlords to receive fair income considering the current economic situation." On the other hand, the Consumers' Rights Protection Organization said, "While the office's decision is commendable as a starting point, the adjustment should have been announced in May and April; it is very late." He explained to Tikvah Ethiopia, "The decision was announced after most tenants had been evicted from their rentals or faced significant rent increases." Tenants, for their part, are complaining that before the 11.5% rent increase was decided, they faced exaggerated increases under pretexts like "I'm renovating my house" or "My family is moving in." Tikvah Ethiopia asked the organization what kind of solution is needed for this. Ato Kumelachew Abebe, the organization's CEO, stated that "one challenging aspect of this directive is how it will be implemented? Who will follow up and enforce it step-by-step?" He urged that the implementation of the increase be systematic, as the previous rent price and the current one are known. He added, "The decision announced today, how will it be implemented? What is the enforcement mechanism? This is not clear," and indicated that his organization was not involved in the study. He said, "When such studies are conducted, consumer rights organizations like ours, tenants, and landlords should be openly consulted." They believe that to prevent disputes between landlords and tenants, the implementation should not be left solely to the Woreda (district) but should be monitored by a higher government body. They also recalled previously announcing that rent increases of 50 to 100% had occurred, especially in condominiums: a one-bedroom house that rented for 9,000-10,000 Birr had reached up to 22,000 Birr; and a two-bedroom house that rented for 15,000-16,000 Birr had started to be rented and called for 28,000-30,000 Birr. The CEO stated, "We had urged for this decision to be announced and action to be taken urgently earlier," and criticized, "The decision announced today is late after we made that suggestion." The Addis Ababa Housing Development and Administration Office, for its part, announced, "The basis for the price increase and contract renewal will only be the rent price stipulated in... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106791

tldr: Addis Ababa's 11.5% rent increase is criticized by consumer rights groups as "extremely high" and delayed, urging better enforcement, broker regulation, and increased housing supply. #Business @ByteTikvah

"When they give/dispense one liter, the measurement is not a full one liter" - Fuel and Energy Authority (to Tikvah Ethiopia)👉 "Because action has been taken against gas stations not to supply fuel, it will not create a supply problem!"The Fuel and Energy Authority announced today that since June 6, 2026 G.C., it has conducted "surprise inspection deployments at fuel stations, examining dispensing machines (dispensers) in various cities, and confirmed that 12 stations' machines do not show accurate measurements and are involved in fuel theft."The Authority also stated that the stations have been placed under "a fuel loading ban ranging from one to two months, depending on the severity of their offense, starting from June 30, 2026 G.C."Tikvah Ethiopia, when asked about the issue, the Authority's Director General, Destaw Mekonnen (Dr.), said, "When they give/dispense one liter, the measurement is not a full one liter. It will be 800, 900 milliliters. There is an allowed margin for evaporation; stealing more than that is illegal."He also stated that the harm it causes to the community is not insignificant.On the other hand, some drivers, while stating that the action taken by the Authority is appropriate, were observed giving opinions that the type of punishment should be different to prevent more disruption than before when vehicles refuel at stations, given the action taken to prevent them from supplying fuel.Tikvah Ethiopia also asked the Authority, "Complaints are repeatedly raised that vehicles face inconvenience at gas stations related to fuel supply; will the action taken not cause inconvenience to vehicles refueling? From what perspective was this action taken?"The Authority's Director General, Destaw Mekonnen (Dr.), replied, "The action will not create inconvenience."He said, "No problems will arise due to the stations against which action has been taken."He added, "It is not appropriate to hide illegal operators just because a supply problem is anticipated."Destaw (Dr.) stated, "It's not a gas station problem," explaining, "There are other gas stations around those against which action has been taken. There will be at least one, two, or three."For example, he told Tikvah Ethiopia, "Addis Ababa has about 130 gas stations. Since action has been taken against four or five stations (to prevent them from supplying fuel), it will not create a supply problem; it will be similar in other areas."He said, "We are taking action so that those with problems correct their actions. So far, with the actions we have taken, there hasn't been a very critical supply problem. This is because there are more than three or four gas stations in one city."He stated, "Complaints on social media were raised recently. We conduct operations frequently. As you saw in the letter, it says June 6. The outcry started recently, right when the inspection work began."He indicated that there are other gas stations against which action has been taken and will be announced in the coming days. When asked how many, he said it would be disclosed on the institution's Facebook page.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaJuly 8, 2026 G.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106789

tldr: Ethiopia's Fuel and Energy Authority banned 12 gas stations for fuel theft, dispensing less than a liter, assuring no supply disruption. #Business @ByteTikvah

The Ministry of Revenues has carried out taxpayer segmentation for the new budget year that started today. The Ministry of Revenues announced that the taxpayer segmentation is carried out every three years, and starting from July 1, 2018 E.C., taxpayers will pay taxes and receive any services only through the branch office to which they have been newly assigned. Branch offices under the Ministry of Revenues are also making public the list of taxpayers assigned to their branches according to the new segmentation. Tikvah Ethiopia asked the Ministry of Revenues, "What is the necessity of this segmentation?" In its response to us, the Ministry stated that taxpayer segmentation is a process carried out every three years, and its main objective is to create a conducive environment for service delivery. "This segmentation assigns taxpayers to similar 'clusters' based on their business sector and income level," it said, adding that this enables branches to provide special support and services to their assigned taxpayers according to their characteristics. Furthermore, it was stated that the existence of a system where businesses transition from small to medium, and from medium to large taxpayers as they grow, and similarly move down when their business activity decreases, makes the segmentation necessary. The Ministry also stated that location convenience has been considered to ensure taxpayers receive services nearby. For this purpose, the recent opening of the third Medium Taxpayers Branch Office in the Global area was mentioned. In the explanation given to us by the Ministry, it said, "A person (taxpayer) may not remain at the same tax-paying capacity depending on the nature of their business; as the business grows, they may move to large or medium, and a medium one to large, and if some decline, a large one may move down to medium, which is another reason for carrying out this segmentation." Currently, newly opened and existing branch offices are making public the lists of taxpayers assigned to them and issuing calls. Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa July 1, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106787

tldr: Ethiopia's Ministry of Revenues launched a new taxpayer segmentation for the current budget year, effective July 1, 2018 E.C., requiring taxpayers to use assigned branch offices for all services. #Business @ByteTikvah

Dessalegn Chane (Dr.) announced his withdrawal from direct political activity.Dessalegn Chane (Dr.), known for his strong opposition and courageous speaking in the House of People's Representatives for the past 5 years, officially announced his withdrawal from any direct political activity.Dessalegn (Dr.), who concluded his parliamentary tenure yesterday, stated that he has withdrawn from any party membership or support.Dessalegn (Dr.) said, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the call to 'work together' and the respect shown by the Honorable Prime Minister during yesterday's council session."Dessalegn (Dr.) stated, "After the conclusion of the session, during a seedling planting program with the Honorable Prime Minister, opposition council members who had raised questions were told by him that if I had registered to compete in the 7th round election in Bahir Dar city, he would have decided not to field a candidate against me." He added, "I have also positively and sincerely viewed his statement that the ideas I raised in the council were important, that he would take them seriously, and that it was his desire for me to continue in the council."Dessalegn (Dr.) announced that after 10 years of significant effort and dedication to fulfill the public's trust, he will now focus on serving his country through his profession, concurrently entering the private sector to engage in creative works (Startups), and dedicating time to his family.Although he is leaving direct politics, he affirmed that he will continue to assist in social and national issues that strengthen the unity of the Amhara people and their coexistence with other brotherly peoples through his profession. He wished for the new Ethiopian year 2019 E.C. to be a time of true peace and hope for Ethiopia.Before entering politics, Dessalegn Chane (Dr.) was known for his extensive community service as a university lecturer, as well as for his activism in saving Lake Tana from water hyacinth and leading indigenous civic organizations.Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106785

tldr: Dr. Dessalegn Chane, a prominent opposition MP, announced his withdrawal from direct political activity and party membership after five years in parliament. He plans to focus on his profession, private sector startups, and family. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#Tigray: The "Tigray Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Menbere Selama High Patriarchate Office," which separated itself from the center and organized itself, announced that an assassination attempt targeting two elder archbishops was carried out. It indicated that the attack targeted His Grace Abune Aregawi and His Grace Abune Natnael. The attack occurred on Sene 30, 2018 E.C., around 6:30 AM, in their residential compound in Axum city. The Axum City Administration, for its part, confirmed that a single shot was fired inside the residential compound of the elder archbishops on that day. However, it stated that "the matter is being exaggerated beyond what is necessary." It added that suspects related to the incident have been apprehended and are under investigation. Hamle 1, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106783

tldr: The Tigray Orthodox Church reported an assassination attempt on two archbishops in Axum; authorities confirmed a shot was fired and arrested suspects. #Crime @ByteTikvah

"The basis for the price increase and contract renewal will only be the rent price stipulated in the previous contract" - The Office. In 2019 E.C. (2026/2027 G.C.), in Addis Ababa city, the ceiling for residential house rent increase was approved at 11.5%, and illegal "village and local contracts" are strictly prohibited. The Housing Development and Administration Bureau announced that the basis for the price increase and contract renewal will only be the rent price stipulated in the previous contract. It was stated that the registration of new landlord-tenant contract renewals for private residential houses throughout the city officially began today, July 1, 2018 E.C. (July 8, 2026 G.C.). What are the strict prohibitions imposed? Strict prohibitions have been imposed on any illegal activities carried out by disregarding the new contract renewal registration and the set price ceiling. Accordingly: - Any "village contracts" made as "special contracts" outside of the contracts registered and to be registered by the bureau, and outside of the directions given; - Local contracts made outside of legal procedures; - Any type of illegal contracts made in the vicinity of condominium houses are completely prohibited. The bureau warned that legal action will be taken against any landlord and tenant found with these prohibited illegal contracts or found to have exceeded the set 11.5% price increase ceiling. July 1, 2018 E.C. (July 8, 2026 G.C.) #TikvahEthiopiaFamilyAA @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106782

tldr: Addis Ababa's Housing Bureau set an 11.5% rent increase cap for 2019 E.C., starting new contract registrations and prohibiting illegal agreements or exceeding the limit. Legal action will be taken against landlords and tenants who violate these regulations. #Local @ByteTikvah

In Addis Ababa, the 2019 E.C. house rent increase ceiling has been set at 11.5%. The Addis Ababa City Administration's Housing Development and Administration Bureau announced that it has decided to approve an annual house rent increase ceiling of 11.5% for the 2019 budget year, aiming to reduce the cost of living burden on citizens and curb irregular practices in the rental market. This price adjustment decision was made based on a previously issued house rent control proclamation and is stated to have considered a scientific study conducted in the city and the residents' ability to pay. The decision is said to enable landlords to receive fair income considering the current economic situation, while also aiming to protect tenants from undue price increases and evictions, allowing them to lead stable lives. In connection with this, the Bureau also stated that new landlord-tenant contract registration and contract renewal for private residential houses throughout the city officially began today, July 1, 2018 E.C., at all housing administration offices in all sub-cities. The Bureau added, "This system has significant social and economic benefits in reducing the burden of the high cost of living in the city." Tikvah Ethiopia, July 1, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106781

tldr: Addis Ababa capped annual house rent increases at 11.5% for the 2019 E.C. budget year, aiming to reduce living costs and regulate the rental market. #Local @ByteTikvah

US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that "Iran carried out drone attacks on three commercial and oil tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz" and subsequently launched heavy air strikes on strategic Iranian locations. Tensions in the Middle East have significantly escalated again. Iran states that Washington is attempting to open new sea lanes near Oman, which violates the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It was at this time, and after Iran warned ships not to pass through the area, that three ships were hit near Oman. The US also struck critical strategic Iranian port locations in retaliation for the attack. Shortly before this military action, the US Treasury officially revoked the temporary oil sanctions waiver granted to Iran, which blocks Tehran's ability to legally export oil. Iran is accusing the US of "violating the agreement." The current situation has led to an increase in international oil prices. Video: From social media/Iran. July 1, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106778

tldr: US Central Command reported Iranian drone attacks on three ships, leading to US retaliatory air strikes, revoked oil sanctions, and escalating Middle East tensions, causing global oil price hikes. #World @ByteTikvah

"We recently conducted a study. In districts where more than half, over 50%, of the population is Muslim, there are 1,263 churches; in areas where the majority are Muslim. Out of 1,000, how many places do we hear about conflict now? If there were religious conflict, we would expect conflict everywhere in areas where the majority are Muslim. But the nature of Islam is not conflict; the nature of Christianity is not conflict. Similarly, in areas where Christians are the majority, there are mosques, but the problems we hear about are in a few places. We don't hear about problems across this entire vast area. If you have noticed, agitators carry matches and straw and light them. Their followers, sitting here in Addis Ababa, pour gasoline and fuel the fire. The instigators and the inciters, sitting on opposite sides, try to give the problem a religious or ethnic form." - PM Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) June 30, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106777

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that religious conflicts are rare despite diverse populations, citing a study on churches in Muslim-majority areas. He attributed conflicts to agitators who exploit differences, rather than the inherent nature of Islam or Christianity. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#ParliamentQuotes "Inflation in Ethiopia cannot be avoided. We cannot achieve 0% inflation while achieving 10% growth; you should not expect that. If it is a single digit in a healthy way and goes along with our growth, it is inevitable. The problem is people's limited ability to sustain their lives with their income. For that, a lot of work is expected from us regarding income. It is necessary to examine and adjust Ethiopia's minimum wage, especially in the private sector." - PM Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) June 30, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106775

tldr: PM Abiy Ahmed acknowledged inflation is unavoidable with 10% growth, stressing the need to address limited income and adjust Ethiopia's private sector minimum wage. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Our compatriots, permanent salaried employees of government and private organizations, low-income urban residents, small traders, smallholder farmers, and pastoralists, have fallen into hidden hunger. House rent has become higher than the monthly income of most of our citizens. Currently, in our country, the so-called middle class has disappeared, and there are now two classes: a few extremely wealthy and the majority suffering in poverty." - Desalegn Chane (Dr.) June 30, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106774

tldr: Dr. Desalegn Chane states that many Ethiopians, including salaried workers and farmers, face hidden hunger and unaffordable housing, leading to the disappearance of the middle class. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#ParliamentQuotes "35% tax, 7% pension, a total of 42% is deducted from his salary. From the remaining 58% of his salary, 15% VAT is deducted from every commodity he purchases. On transactions, Commercial Bank deducts for service and VAT, and other unknown deductions. The employee is also deducted for water, electricity, and other services. All these combined make it impossible to cope with life, so what is planned for this patient civil service and low-income citizen? What should we expect from the government they are forming?" - Ato Bartema Fikadu Tikvah Ethiopia Sene 30, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106773

tldr: Ato Bartema Fikadu criticized the severe financial burden on civil servants and low-income citizens due to high deductions (tax, pension, VAT, fees). He questioned what the forming government plans to do to alleviate the unbearable cost of living. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Photo/Video: Today, after the conclusion of the House of People's Representatives meeting, a seedling planting program was held within the Parliament's compound, attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.). In this Green Legacy program, outgoing opposition members of parliament who have been echoing the voice of the people and actively raising various national issues on the parliamentary platform for the past 5 years participated. June 30, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106771

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and outgoing opposition MPs participated in a Green Legacy tree planting program at Parliament today. #Politics @ByteTikvah

"If you lead a party for 50 years and don't create people to replace the party, it means you won't create them even if you are given another 1000 (years)!"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.):"If, 20 or 30 years from now, the current government, the people you see here in front of you, after stepping down, come back and say 'let's lead Ethiopia,' it means Ethiopia is dead.If Ethiopia cannot create leaders suitable for the era, for the season, if people keep coming and going, it means it is collectively dead. This is not something to be proud of; it is something to be ashamed of.If you lead a party for 50 years and don't create people to replace the party, it means you won't create them even if you are given another 1000 (years).If the TPLF, as an old political party for 50 years, cannot trust the young generation, it is a loss. Absolutely do not expect victory and TPLF to be together (incompatible). Why? Because what it shows is: a force that does not accept new blood, new thought, new direction will not get anywhere with what it has. Nevertheless, what we want is peace.With anyone, we want dialogue, peace, and development. We don't profit from conflict; it doesn't benefit us.Especially in the Tigray region, our biggest wish is to see the corridor development we see in Bahir Dar, Gondar, Jimma, Arba Minch, in Mekelle. That is our wish. We don't benefit from or want anything outside of this."Tikvah EthiopiaSene 30, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106766

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticized long-serving parties for failing to cultivate new leadership, advocating for peace, development, and infrastructure expansion in Tigray. He stressed that a lack of generational succession signifies a collective failure for Ethiopia. #Politics @ByteTikvah

“If you lead a party for 50 years and don't create people to replace the party, it means you won't create them even if you are given another 1000 (years)!” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.): “If, 20 or 30 years from now, the current government, the people you see here in front of you, after stepping down, come back and say 'let's lead Ethiopia,' it means Ethiopia is dead. If Ethiopia cannot create leaders suitable for the era, for the season, if people keep coming and going, it means it is collectively dead. This is not something to be proud of; it is something to be ashamed of. If you lead a party for 50 years and don't create people to replace the party, it means you won't create them even if you are given another 1000 (years). If the TPLF, having been an old political party for 50 years, cannot trust the young generation, it is a loss. Absolutely do not expect victory and TPLF to be together; they are poles apart. Why? Because what it shows is: - new blood - new thought - a force that does not accept new direction will not get anywhere with what it has. Nevertheless, what we want is peace. From anyone, we want dialogue, peace, and development. We don't profit from conflict; it doesn't benefit us. Especially in the Tigray region, our biggest wish is to see the corridor development we see in Bahir Dar, Gonder, Jimma, Arba Minch, in Mekelle. That is our wish. We don't benefit from or want anything outside of this.” Tikvah Ethiopia June 30, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106765

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticized parties like the TPLF for failing to develop new leadership over 50 years, stressing Ethiopia needs fresh leaders. He prioritized peace, dialogue, and development, including extending corridor projects to Mekelle. #Politics @ByteTikvah

The federal government's 2019 budget of 2.34 trillion Birr has been approved. The House of People's Representatives approved the federal government's budget, presented as 2.34 trillion Birr, with a majority vote. Tikvah Ethiopia June 30, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106764

tldr: Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives approved the federal government's 2019 budget, totaling 2.34 trillion Birr, with a majority vote. #Politics @ByteTikvah

"Correct your ways!"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.):"...What strength does TPLF have? Lessons have been thoroughly learned from it because it is useful; What strength does OLF have? Lessons have been learned from it; What laziness and weakness do they have? Lessons have been learned from them.They also need to learn that in a calm spirit; because it is possible to live as respected good parents, good elders. Now, in old age, it is not very necessary.Ethiopian politics will no longer need elders for policy-making, but only for advice.It's true; only advice! Because the world has turned upside down, and it is very, very difficult for you to understand the current world. So, when advice is occasionally needed, it is good to hear from all elders, it is good to respect them, it is good to treat them when they are sick, and if they die, it is good to bury them with honor; beyond that, I do not expect them to generate policy, and those of you above me, correct your ways; time is passing."Tikvah EthiopiaSene 30, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106763

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Ethiopian politics no longer requires elders for policy-making, only for advice, emphasizing that the world has changed and lessons were learned from groups like TPLF and OLF. #Politics @ByteTikvah

“What you know, what you have seen, even if it is a government mistake, reveal it; there is no problem. But it is not necessary to play group games by saying 'it's Muslim,' 'it's Christian,' 'it's Amhara,' 'it's Oromo' about what you don't know or places you haven't been.” - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) What did Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) say? “The general conflict in the world has four causes. The majority of conflicts are caused by ethnicity, religion, and ideology. The second is economic dominance. The third is to establish dominance; to be a first-class citizen. The fourth is territorial expansion. However, most of these conflicts are hidden within religion and ethnicity. No one says 'I want to expand territory,' no one says 'I want to control economic dominance.' These desires are hidden, and conflict is created under the guise of religion and ethnicity. There are forces that use religion for conflict, but religions themselves, both Islam and Christianity, are all faiths of peace, not faiths of conflict. Ethiopia is the proof of this. For many years, if there are a few Christians in areas where Muslims live in large numbers, Muslims contribute and help build churches. That is what we know in our country. Where there are many Christians and a few Muslims, Christians help and support the building of mosques. Most of our history is this. We recently conducted a study. In districts where over half, over 50%, of the community is Muslim, there are 1,263 churches; in areas where the majority are Muslim. Out of 1,000, how many places do we hear about conflict now? If there was religious conflict, conflict would be expected everywhere in Muslim-majority areas. But the nature of Islam is not conflict. The nature of Christianity is not conflict. Similarly, in Christian-majority areas, there are mosques, but the problems we hear about are in a few places. We don't hear about problems in all this vastness. If you have noticed, rioters carry matches and straw and ignite them. Their followers, sitting here in Addis Ababa, pour gasoline and fuel the fire. The igniters and instigators sit across from each other and try to give the problem a religious or ethnic appearance. Let me take the Arsi conflict; the Arsi conflict and the communication methods of some people are shameful. Because there was high security at polling stations (to prevent attacks), they went to Arsi (forces that failed to carry out attacks in various cities). In that village, a force protecting the people and a force attacking the people clashed. In total, 11 people lost their lives in the Arsi conflict. Eight of the 11 people were militia and police, who fought to prevent their people from being killed, sacrificed their lives, and saved the lives of many innocent citizens. Do these police and militia not deserve honor? Don't they have families, children? Instead of praising them after they died for us, many politicians were seen debasing their sacrifice. It is shameful! Indeed, 3 innocent citizens died. It was intended to give the conflict a religious appearance. But Muslims died in this incident. By the way, Muslims did not die only among innocent citizens. There were Muslims among the militia and police who died fighting to save the people. What kind of religious conflict is this? Is it appropriate to blame someone fighting to prevent people from being harmed under the guise of religion? Is it appropriate to instigate without properly understanding the matter? This does not benefit us. No political gain from this is worthwhile. Those who died are brothers. The fight is not about faith, but bandits were given the task to kill people, displace people, and tarnish the peaceful atmosphere that existed. But... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106762

tldr: PM Abiy Ahmed stated conflicts are often disguised as religious or ethnic, refuting this for the Arsi incident where police and civilians died, and warned social media instigators. #Politics @ByteTikvah

"Daily, numerous provocations that could ignite battles and war are constantly committed by forces in Tigray, constantly" - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.)Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is providing answers and explanations to questions raised by Members of Parliament, and he also responded to the current situation in the Tigray region.In his response, he was heard saying, "Daily, numerous provocations that could ignite battles and war are constantly committed by forces in Tigray, constantly."Beyond that, in a worse manner, Prime Minister Abiy stated, "Many Tigrayan children have been forcibly abducted and sold for the war in Sudan," adding, "Tigrayan youth are losing their lives in the Sudanese war over matters they do not understand."What exactly did he say?"Worst of all, many Tigrayan children have now been forcibly abducted and sold for the war in Sudan.In the Sudanese war, Tigrayan youth are losing their lives over matters they do not understand. The issue within Ethiopia was not enough, and it has now shifted to Sudan.Throughout all of this, the people of Tigray are victims; the people of Tigray are not the owners of the problem but rather the ones who bear the brunt of it. What exacerbates the problem for the people of Tigray is an internal wound; an invisible internal wound that does not heal easily.Today, a Tigrayan living in Dessie, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Adama, Arba Minch, Hawassa has more peace, can move freely without abduction, than a Tigrayan living in Tigray. They can move in and out in peace more than someone in Tigray.The sad thing about this issue is not just Tigray. In the Amhara region, forces that claim to fight for the peace, security, and benefit of the Amhara people, in the areas where they operate, an Amhara living in Oromia, Southern, or Somali regions has more peace than an Amhara native in those areas. In areas where these forces claiming 'I will fight for you' are present, there is more fear, more killing, more looting, and more blockades.In the Oromia region, Oromos who swear and threaten to fight for Oromo people, an Oromo living in the Amhara region, Somali region, or Afar region has better peace than in the areas where those forces operate.Citizens are being tormented in their own homes, villages, and by their own children. Fleeing their homes has become a way to find better peace. A struggle that separates from the people, displaces the people, and robs the people, I believe, cannot lead anywhere, as we can learn from our history.If you ask why the government views most issues with patience and does not engage in conflict, it is because it is aimless; it has no purpose. There is nothing meaningful we can say we achieved after committing this conflict. Whether we kill or die on either side, it is meaningless.In Ethiopia, especially in the Tigray region, the political context is a victim of 'hatchet politics' for Tigrayans and Ethiopians.A hatchet has three actors: the first actor is the sharp, cutting part made of metal. The second actor is the wood that fits into it. The third actor is the hand that holds the wood and cuts.The first, the sharp metal hatchet, has no purpose of its own; it fulfills the purpose of the hand. Only when the hand holds it does it fulfill the hand's desire, the hand's purpose, but it has no idea or purpose of its own.The wood also goes where the hand holding it directs, obeys the hand holding it, and fulfills the desire of the hand holding it, but it has no purpose of its own. TPLF is like the hatchet; the wooden handle is like Shaebia; the main commanders and stakeholders are others.If we clash with the hatchet, with the metal, as long as the wood is there, and if we clash with the wood, as long as the person holding the wood is t... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106758

tldr: PM Abiy accused Tigrayan forces of daily provocations and selling youth to Sudan's war, affirming Ethiopia's resilience and commitment to peace. #Politics @ByteTikvah

House rent has become more than the monthly income of most of our citizens. Currently, in our country, the so-called middle class has disappeared, and there are two classes: a few extremely wealthy and the majority suffering in poverty." - Desalegn Chane (Dr.)Parliament member Desalegn Chane (Dr.) presented questions to the Prime Minister regarding peace and security, as well as macroeconomic issues.Desalegn (Dr.) launched a strong criticism, stating, "For the past five years, the Ethiopian people have paid an extremely high and heavy price. When you came to power, you made a promise of peace and prosperity, but in practice, we have seen the opposite."He added, "While the horrific human devastation and scars caused by the war in Northern Ethiopia have not healed, the ongoing conflicts and wars, ethnic and religiously motivated attacks, abductions, and instabilities seen today in Amhara, Oromia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, and other areas have deprived citizens of their right to exist."He also recently pointed out the seriousness of the situation, stating, "The threat of another war with Tigray and Eritrean forces has reached a concerning level."What did he say in his detailed questions?"In the political sphere, the shrinking political space, the widening of national contradictions or Political Polarization, the weakening of civic societies, and restrictions and prohibitions on journalists and media have stifled citizens from raising alternative voices.Many political prisoners are also denied constitutional guarantees of justice. This overall failure of peace, security, and politics is the result of your party's misguided political philosophy, a structural breakdown of the 'Medemer' narrative that failed to bring unity in practice.The government is abandoning the root causes of problems, only addressing symptoms, and pursuing a strategy of confusing the public with numerical games.In the government performance report sent to us, it is stated that the country's economy will grow by 10.2% in the 2018 fiscal year, tax revenue reached 1.5 trillion Birr, commodity exports generated 11 billion USD, and foreign direct remittance investment reached 7.7 billion USD.However, these numerical successes absolutely do not represent the living reality of citizens; in fact, they strongly contradict the reality on the ground. This is because the cost of living and inflation are not commensurate with our incomes.The report states that by May 2018 E.C., general inflation reached 13.4%, and food inflation reached 15%.Although it is stated that the government spent 379 billion Birr to subsidize this inflation, in practice, the macroeconomic reforms implemented in recent years have pushed the lowest segment of society into severe poverty.The skyrocketing inflation that followed the reform has completely eroded the purchasing power of millions of citizens.Consequently, fixed-salary employees of government and private organizations, low-income urban residents, small traders, smallholder farmers, and pastoralists have fallen into hidden hunger.House rent has become more than the monthly income of most of our citizens. Currently, in our country, the so-called middle class has disappeared, and there are two classes: a few extremely wealthy and the majority suffering in poverty.According to the report, the government released 1.13 trillion Birr in loans during the fiscal year, and 91%... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106755

tldr: MP Dr. Desalegn Chane strongly criticized the Ethiopian Prime Minister, accusing the government of failing on peace and prosperity promises, leading to ongoing conflicts, a shrinking political space, and economic mismanagement. He highlighted severe inflation, a 92% failure rate in national exams, and a humanitarian crisis affecting millions, arguing official reports misrepresent the dire reality. The MP also noted the disappearance of the middle class, with most citizens suffering in poverty. #Politics @ByteTikvah