How can the federal government justify prioritizing the inspection of Geralta Lodge over addressing the urgent humanitarian crisis and restoring territorial integrity in Tigray?
Mekelle: 18 February 2024 (Tigray Herald)
By Yerga Yaecobe
How can the federal government justify prioritizing the inspection of Geralta Lodge over addressing the urgent humanitarian crisis and restoring territorial integrity in Tigray?
without implementing the Pretoria peace agreement in full?
Given the dire situation in Tigray, what measures are being taken to ensure that the Gebeta for Generation project, including Geralta Lodge, does not divert resources and attention away from critical humanitarian needs and the restoration of basic services?
Who will be held accountable for ensuring that the construction of Geralta Lodge does not contribute to further displacement or exacerbate existing tensions in Tigray, especially considering the region’s fragile security situation?
In light of the widespread destruction of infrastructure, including hospitals and clinics, during the conflict in Tigray, what justification is there for prioritizing the construction of luxury lodges over rebuilding essential services for the local population?
How will the ownership and management of Geralta Lodge be determined, and what steps will be taken to ensure transparency, accountability, and local participation in decision-making processes regarding its operation and benefits to the community?
How can senior officials prioritize the inspection of a luxury lodge project like Geralta Lodge when crucial issues such as the restoration of territorial integrity, IDP resettlement, and prisoner releases remain unresolved in Tigray?
In light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict in Tigray, what steps are being taken by both the federal and regional governments to address the immediate needs of the population, such as rebuilding damaged infrastructure and ensuring the return of IDPs to their homes, before focusing on tourism development projects?
Who stands to benefit the most from the construction and operation of Geralta Lodge, and what measures are being implemented to ensure that the local community in Tigray reaps tangible benefits from this project, rather than it solely serving external interests?
Given the current instability and presence of non-federal forces in Tigray, how can the government guarantee the safety and security of tourists and investors interested in visiting or contributing to projects like Geralta Lodge?
How can the federal government justify prioritizing building Geralta Lodge over addressing the urgent humanitarian crisis and restoring territorial integrity in Tigray, without fully implementing the Pretoria peace agreement? Given the dire situation, what measures are in place to prevent the Gebeta for Generation project, including Geralta Lodge, from diverting resources away from critical humanitarian needs and basic services restoration? Who will be responsible for ensuring that building Geralta Lodge doesn’t worsen displacement or tensions in Tigray, especially given the fragile security situation?
What mechanisms are in place to ensure transparency and accountability in the management and ownership of Geralta Lodge, particularly considering the involvement of senior government officials in its inspection and promotion?
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