Tag: PoliticalCommentary
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Destiny of Conflict, and the Red Sea: A Reflection on Power and People
ethiopia #eritrea In this commentary, we explore the dangerous rhetoric and provocative actions brewing in the Horn of Africa—from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s imperial ambitions to the Amhara splinter group ABEN’s rejection of Eritrean sovereignty. * Framed by poetry from Abul Alaa Al Ma’arri and Abul Qasim Al-Shabi, this reflection contrasts fatalism and free will—questions…
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Wobbly Thrones of Tyrants and Echoes of Empires
Ancient empires ruled with swords—today’s regimes rule through propaganda, proxies, and fear. From Baathist Iraq to Abiy’s Ethiopia, the playbook of power, deception, and oppression remains the same. This piece reflects on history, misinformation, and the urgent need for genuine national healing in Eritrea and beyond. #Negarit321