Mekelle፡ 06 August 2024 (Tigray Herald)
By Yerga Yaecobe
- Pre-Genocide Preparations: A Leadership Failure
How Did the TPLF Leadership Prepare for the Genocidal War?
Political and Diplomatic Preparations: What steps were taken by the TPLF leadership to anticipate and prepare for the inevitable genocidal war on Tigray? Why did they fail to create a robust diplomatic network to advocate for Tigray on the international stage?
Military Deterrence and Readiness: Was there a comprehensive military strategy to defend Tigray, considering the massive onslaught that was to come? How many military personnel were ready, and how equipped were they in terms of logistics, supplies, and technology?
Media Narrative Preparation: In the age of global media influence, why wasn’t a proactive media strategy prepared to control the narrative and expose the genocidal intent against Tigray to the world?
Deterrence Mechanisms and Intelligence Failure
National Intelligence Strategy: How robust was Tigray’s national intelligence system in the lead-up to the war? Were there signals of impending conflict that were either ignored or mishandled?
Geopolitical Analysis: Was the regional and international political landscape adequately analyzed to foresee the lack of support for Tigray? Why was there a failure to secure meaningful diplomatic backing despite clear signals of external threats? - Handling of the Genocidal War: Strategy Breakdown
How Did the TPLF Leadership Manage the War?
Military Response: How did TPLF’s military leadership respond once the genocidal war began? Were there gaps in military strategy, logistical coordination, and technology deployment that exacerbated the situation?
Psychological and Emotional Preparation of the People: Was the Tigrayan population psychologically prepared for the horrors of genocide? How did the leadership communicate with the people in the face of mass atrocities, famine, and displacement?
Diplomatic Isolation: Why Did Tigray Stand Alone?
Failed Diplomatic Outreach: Why did TPLF leadership fail to establish solid diplomatic relations to garner international support for Tigray’s plight? Were there missteps in handling confidential information that could have been leveraged for international advocacy? - Post-Genocide Leadership Failures: A Call for Accountability
Mishandling of Post-War Strategy and Sabotage
Sabotage of Interim Government Efforts: Since the genocidal war’s aftermath, the leadership of Debretsion Gebremichael and other politburo members have reportedly stood in opposition to the interim government’s strategies for peace and recovery. Their opposition to the Pretoria Peace Agreement has stalled recovery efforts, leaving Tigray in continued disarray.
Accountability for Failure to Protect: The TPLF leadership, particularly Debretsion Gebremichael and the top politburo members, must be held accountable for their failure to protect the people of Tigray. Their lack of preparation, strategic miscalculations, and sabotage of the peace process has prolonged the suffering of the Tigrayan people. - Recommendations for Change
Leadership Accountability
Remove Debretsion Gebremichael and Top Politburo Members from Power: The continued presence of Debretsion Gebremichael and the other top members of the politburo in leadership positions is a roadblock to Tigray’s recovery and future stability. It is time for a leadership transition that will prioritize the people, peace, and Tigray’s national interests.
Transparent Investigation Process: An independent inquiry body must be formed to deeply investigate these leadership failures. This inquiry must be public, transparent, and involve both national and international observers to ensure justice is served.
Future Strategic Considerations
Strengthening Diplomatic Relations: Tigray’s future depends on the ability to build solid international partnerships. A diplomatic corps should be established, free from the failures of the past leadership, to advocate for Tigray on the global stage.
Media and Intelligence Revamp: A strategic overhaul of the media and national intelligence systems is necessary to ensure Tigray is prepared for future challenges. Media narratives should be controlled by Tigray, focusing on exposing atrocities and gaining global empathy.
Conclusion: Enough is Enough!
The Tigrayan people have suffered enough under the failed leadership of Debretsion Gebremichael and his top politburo members. The time for change is now. Enough is enough! The people of Tigray deserve leaders who will put their safety, dignity, and national interests above personal ambitions. #NoMoreDebretsionGebremichael and his failed leadership.
It is time for new leadership that will bring peace, recovery, and justice to Tigray.
