Mekelle,Nairobi,Pretoria,London,March 11፡2025 (Tigray Herald)
From Heroes to International Criminals: The TPLF Warlords Betraying Tigray and the Pretoria Peace Agreement
Tigray Interim Government Takes Decisive Action Against Rogue TDF Generals
Confidential sources have confirmed to Horn of Africa Geopolitical Review that Tigray Interim Government (TIG) President Getachew Reda has made a historic and irreversible decision: the immediate suspension and removal of three notorious military leaders—General Megebe Haile, General Yohannes Woldegiorgis (Medide), and General Mahsho Beyene—from their command positions within the Tigray Defense Forces (TDF). This decision comes as these individuals have openly defied the Pretoria Peace Agreement, deliberately sabotaging Tigray’s fragile recovery while conspiring with the genocidal regime in Eritrea.
The dismissed generals have not only refused to abide by the terms of the peace deal but have actively engaged in military and criminal activities that threaten Tigray’s security, economic stability, and territorial integrity. Their deep involvement in illegal gold mining, war profiteering, and clandestine alliances with external enemies has positioned them as existential threats to both the Tigray Interim Government and the people of Tigray.
A Path to International Criminal Justice: From Military Command to Terrorist Designation
According to confidential reports from Western diplomatic sources in Nairobi, Kenya, international security and intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation. There is a high probability that individuals within the TDF militia divisions who act against the Pretoria Agreement and the Tigray Interim Government will face severe international consequences. The U.S. government and the European Union are actively considering designating these rogue factions as international terrorist groups.
If formalized, this designation will place the three dismissed warlords on international watchlists, leading to:
Global sanctions on their assets and movement
Arrest warrants under universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity and violations of international law
A potential referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
A crackdown on their financial networks, particularly illegal resource trafficking
These developments are a stark warning to other individuals and groups still operating within TDF who may be tempted to follow the path of criminal collusion and warlordism.
The Tragic Downfall of Once-Respected Fighters: Why Did They Turn Against Their Own People?
For decades, these generals were seen as Tigray’s defenders—commanders who stood at the forefront of battles for survival. Yet today, they stand accused of betraying the very people they once claimed to protect. Their allegiance to the failed Debretsion Gebremichael-led TPLF splinter group has led them into a suicidal political and military miscalculation. By choosing self-interest, criminal enterprise, and alignment with Eritrea’s genocidal regime, they have crossed the line from national heroes to international fugitives.
This is not just a personal downfall; it is a warning to all remnants of the old TPLF power structure that resisting change, opposing reform, and sabotaging Tigray’s future will not be tolerated.
Western Diplomats Closely Monitoring Tigray’s Military and Security Crisis
The geopolitical situation in the Horn of Africa is reaching a boiling point. Western diplomatic missions across the region—including those in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Djibouti—are actively assessing the risks posed by the TPLF warlord factions still embedded within the TDF structure. Intelligence sources confirm that security institutions in Washington, Brussels, and London are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in Tigray, particularly in light of the looming war between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
The removal of these criminal generals is a crucial first step, but the Tigray Interim Government must now move decisively to:
- Completely dismantle TPLF’s corrupt military networks
- Strengthen institutional security reforms to prevent rogue elements from resurfacing
- Hold accountable all individuals involved in illegal mining, war profiteering, and political subversion
- Engage international partners to ensure that justice is served at both regional and global levels
A Critical Moment: What’s Next for Tigray?
The decision by President Getachew Reda marks the beginning of a new era in Tigray’s political and military restructuring. By purging criminal elements from the TDF, the government is sending a clear message: Tigray’s future will not be dictated by warlords, corruption, or the failed legacies of the past.
The stakes could not be higher. Either Tigray moves forward with strong leadership, diplomatic engagement, and economic recovery—or it allows itself to be dragged back into chaos by criminals and political opportunists.
Narrative Titles for Publication:
- From Heroes to Criminals: How TPLF’s Rogue Generals Betrayed Tigray
- The Warlords’ Last Stand: Tigray Purges TPLF’s Criminal Army Leaders
- International Terrorists in the Making? The Global Consequences of Defying the Pretoria Agreement
- The Political Suicide of the Debretsion-Led TPLF: How Corrupt Generals Destroyed Their Legacy
- Tigray’s Military Crisis: Western Intelligence Monitors the War Within
This is a defining moment for Tigray. The removal of these warlords is not just about justice—it is about survival, legitimacy, and reclaiming Tigray’s rightful place in the regional and international order.
