Mekelle,Nairobi,Pretoria,London,March 12፡2025 (Tigray Herald)
The TPLF Militia’s War Against the People of Tigray: A Crime Against Humanity and a Betrayal of Historic Proportions
Introduction: The War Declared by the TPLF Splinter Militia Against Tigray
Tigray stands at a dangerous crossroads once again. The failed Debretsion Gebremichael-led TPLF splinter group and its armed militias, composed of former TDF generals and loyalists,have openly declared war on the people of Tigray, the Pretoria Peace Agreement, and theprinciples of justice. In the latest and most alarming escalation, these militias have begun
shooting at peaceful civilians in southeastern Tigray’s Adi Gudem District.
This is a direct violation of international law and a calculated attempt to plunge Tigray back into chaos. The Pretoria Peace Agreement was designed to bring stability, but the TPLF’s criminal militias—acting as a rogue army—are actively undermining it. Their actions amount to international crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
The Horn of Africa Geopolitical Review has received serious reports confirming the
severity of these developments, exposing a dangerous trajectory that threatens not only Tigray’s future but the entire Horn of Africa’s fragile stability.
The TPLF Militia’s Crimes Against Humanity
The rogue TPLF militias have now crossed a red line:
Targeting and Killing Civilians: The shooting of peaceful civilians in Adi Gudem and other areas is not an isolated incident—it marks the beginning of a campaign of terror against the people of Tigray. These actions are clear violations of international humanitarian law.
Violating the Pretoria Peace Agreement: By waging war on the people and government of
Tigray, the TPLF-affiliated militias have abandoned any pretense of supporting peace.
Their rebellion against the Tigray Interim Government is a reckless act of betrayal.
Collaboration with the Eritrean Regime: In a shocking turn of events, elements of these militias are reportedly working in tandem with the genocidal Eritrean regime, the same regime responsible for the massacre, rape, and destruction of Tigray. This is one of the most disgraceful betrayals in Tigrayan history.
Attempting an Illegal Coup Against the Tigray Interim Government: Their actions are nothing short of an attempted coup d’état against the legitimate government of Tigray, undermining efforts to rebuild the region.
These heinous crimes must not go unpunished. The international community must recognize that these TPLF militias are operating outside any legitimate political or military framework and should be designated as terrorist groups.
The Self-Defeating Path of Former TDF Generals: From Battlefield Commanders to Criminal Militias
The transformation of former TDF generals into rogue militia leaders is a tragic case of
self-destruction. Once respected commanders who defended Tigray’s survival, they have now become little more than warlords pursuing personal gain and political revenge. The question remains: Why have they chosen self-destruction over leadership?
They have abandoned Tigray’s national interests in favor of a politically bankrupt and violent ideology.
They have reduced themselves from commanders of tanks and artillery to petty militia leaders chasing short-term survival.
They are actively sabotaging the hard-earned peace and economic recovery of Tigray, pushing the region toward further destruction.
This betrayal is the greatest failure in modern Tigrayan history. The Global Response: Is the West Preparing to Designate the TPLF Militias as a Terrorist Organization?
Western diplomatic circles are closely monitoring these developments. The systematic violations of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, the targeting of civilians, and the attempt to undermine the Tigray Interim Government have raised serious concerns. There is increasing pressure to:
List the TPLF-affiliated militias as a terrorist organization internationally. Impose sanctions on the militia leaders and their financiers. Hold them accountable under international law for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The international community cannot afford to tolerate yet another destabilizing armed group in the Horn of Africa. If these militias are not stopped now, they will become an even greater threat to regional stability.
The Beginning of the End:
The TDF’s Collapse Due to the TPLF Militias’ Ignorance and Coup Attempt
This reckless coup attempt by the TPLF militias is not just a betrayal; it is a suicidal
miscalculation. Their misguided decision to wage war on the people of Tigray will be their
ultimate downfall. The TDF military establishment, which once stood as a formidable force, is now crumbling due to internal divisions, corruption, and the political interference of the TPLF splinter group.
The collapse of military discipline:
The once-strong military command structure has been replaced by factionalism and political loyalty over professionalism.
The loss of public trust: The people of Tigray will not tolerate another war waged in their name by corrupt and power-hungry warlords.
The consequences of their actions: These rogue militias will face accountability—whether through military defeat, international legal action, or complete political isolation.
This marks the end of an era. The old, corrupt TPLF faction and its militia allies are now trapped in their own destructive cycle. They will not succeed in derailing Tigray’s path toward recovery.
Conclusion:
A Warning to the TPLF Militias—Justice is Coming The TPLF’s rogue militias have made their choice: they have chosen to wage war on the people of Tigray rather than serve them. But they must understand that there will be severe consequences:
- They will be held accountable for crimes against humanity.
- Their attempts to destabilize Tigray will be crushed.
- The international community is already considering their designation as a terrorist group.
This is not just another political conflict—it is a war of survival for the future of Tigray. The
people of Tigray will not be dragged back into war by a failed political faction that has lost all legitimacy. The betrayal of the Debretsion Gebremichael-led TPLF splinter group will be
remembered as the final disgrace of a once-powerful movement.
The time for action is now. The Tigray Interim Government and international community must take decisive measures to end this rebellion before it causes further destruction.
Prepared by Horn of Africa Geopolitical Review
A Leading regional and international political and security experts onTigray’speace,security, anddiplomacy.
