REFUTING YONAS BIRU'S ARTICLES: Deconstructing Flawed Solutions and Misconceptions

https://borkena.com/2024/04/02/tigray-socio-political-psychology-of-today-is-different-from-the-recent-past/

https://borkena.com/2024/03/31/amhara-tigray-coalition-is-the-answer-to-the-oromummaa-mass-social-psychosis

Yonas Biru's recent articles in Borkena present a one-sided view of the complex issues plaguing Ethiopia. Let's examine the problematic aspects of his arguments:

Ignoring Historical Tensions: The proposal for an Amhara-Tigray alliance ignores the historical tensions between the two groups including during the genocidal war. Building trust requires acknowledging this past.

The Current Crisis Demands Accountability: The brutal genocidal war in Tigray and the ongoing forceful and illegal occupation of Tigray have caused immense suffering. Yonas Biru's narrative of a simple "law enforcement operation" whitewashes the genocide documented against Tigrayans and the ongoing forceful and illegal occupation. There can be no trust without accountability for these atrocities.

TPLF's Role and Missed Opportunities: The Tigray People's Liberation Front's (TPLF) time in power had its shortcomings. However, their efforts to establish a federal system that recognized ethnic identities were a step towards addressing ethnic grievances.

Enduring Tigrayan Identity: Yonas Biru downplays the enduring strength of Tigrayan identity and resilience. Throughout history, Tigrayans have fiercely resisted domination. To suggest this identity has vanished disregards our historical struggles.

Trivializing Oromo Grievances: Biru's dismissive term "mass psychosis" for the Oromo people's grievances erases their legitimate struggles for self-determination and equal rights. Ignoring their historical marginalization hinders any chance of lasting peace.