Eritrea: Accuses Turkish, Qatar and Sudan for regime change situation in Eritrea

[Old_Observer]

Eritrea Accuses Turkey, Qatar and Sudan



In a press statement released today, the Eritrean Ministry of Information accused Turkey of conducting “acts of subversion” against Eritrea. In addition, it accused Qatar of collaboration by providing “funding and operational services … in collusion with the Sudanese regime which allowed its territories to be used for the nefarious aims.”

The statement explained that “these subversive acts have been ratcheted up” over the last year with the aim of “obstructing the peace process and positive development in the ties between Eritrea and Ethiopia… and the whole of the Horn of Africa.” It added, that at the beginning of this year, Turkey has opened an office for the Chairman of the obscure “Eritrean Muslim League.”

The Eritrean Government has been accusing Qatar and its allies since Isaias Afwerki distanced himself from Qatar, and stood with the Saudi-UAE alliance in the war they are waging in Yemen. Turkey is a major ally of Qatar.

On March 19, PM Abiy made a visit to Qatar but details of his talks with the Amir of Qatar are still unknown. Last year Saudi Arabia and the UAE sponsored the agreement reached between PM Abiy and Isaias Afwerki; both were hosted by the leaders of the two countries to sign the agreement.

Observers believe that “PM Abiy’s attempts to normalize relations between the countries of the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Gulf countries will not bear fruit as long as Isaias Afwerki is involved in it.” Isaias has been either at war, or on a diplomatic rift with almost all the countries of the region.

Until two years ago, Qatar was the major patron of Isaias Afwerki but then he joined the Saudi-UAE alliance at the expense of his long relationship with Qatar. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been boycotting Qatar since June 2017.

In 2018, the UAE provided training for a number of Eritrean ruling party cadres on Internet trolling techniques to fight the media and activists opposed to the Eritrean ruling party. It’s worth noting that the trolling cooperation’s first target was the Eritrean League of Ulema.

In its statement of today, the Eritrean Ministry of Information emphasized the name of the group “Rabita/League”, a phrase it uses to invoke emotional differences between the Eritrean Muslims and Christians.

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As usual an old regime trying to use religious issue to survive telling Christians that Moslems will take over if you don't defend me. Actually that part of the world has the least problems of this kind except what King Haileslassie and now Afwerki tried as means of holding to power.

[Old_Observer]

Eritrea accuses Sudan, Turkey and Qatar of supporting opposition Islamist groups



April 3, 2019 (KHARTOUM) - Eritrean government Wednesday has accused Qatar, Sudan and Turkey of supporting opposition radical Islamist groups to hamper bilateral relations between Asmara and Addis Ababa.

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President Afwerki speaks at state dinner on the honour of President Kiir on 18 August 2018 (Photo shabait.com)

Relations between Khartoum are strained for several years because of Khartoum support to Addis Ababa before the reconciliation between the two countries in July 2018.

However, this stunning rapprochement was not followed by a normalization between Eritrea and Sudan as President Isaias Afewerki shunned all attempts made by Addis Ababa saying he wanted to Khartoum to explain why it had accused him of supporting opposition attacks and closed the border in January 2018.

However, relations between the two capitals remained calm as they avoided escalation.

Nonetheless, the Eritrean government on Wednesday morning issued a statement accusing Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and Qatar’s operational services of backing the opposition (“Eritrean Muslim League” under the mantle of “Eritrean Ulama’s League/Eritrean Rabita-i Ulama”).

The statement said that the Qatari services funded the groups and neighbouring Sudan has allowed its territory to be used for "the nefarious aims".

"These subversive acts have been ratcheted up especially in the past year with the singular aim of obstructing the peace process and positive developments in the ties between Eritrea and Ethiopia in particular and the whole Horn of Africa region in general," said the Eritrean government

One year ago, on 23 March 2018, Asmara accused Sudan and Qatar of supporting a radical group led by Mohammed Jumma who had plans, according to Asmara, to organize political and military activities against the government of President Afewerki.

Sudanese government did not react to the Eritrean accusations.

Sudan Tribune

[galbeedi]

So Mr OO,

The TPLF is in play in these moves. A well funded opposition could topple Assias. 

Is this true or the Eritrean dictator is in panic?

[galbeedi]

Why does Abbiy needs Eritrea?. Turkey , Sudaan, Qatar and Somalia could be invincible if Farmaajo joins the alliance without trying to play both sides. Sometimes it is better to make your bed and sleep comfortably. 

In Soomaali we say, " Hasha labada Geel jecel, warabaha dhexda ku gawraca'. roughly means a camel that likes to different herds is eaten by the hyena while running between.

With Turkey armies and logistica , and Qatar money everything is possible.

[Old_Observer]

9 hours ago, galbeedi said:

Why does Abbiy needs Eritrea?. Turkey , Sudaan, Qatar and Somalia could be invincible if Farmaajo joins the alliance without trying to play both sides. Sometimes it is better to make your bed and sleep comfortably. 

In Soomaali we say, " Hasha labada Geel jecel, warabaha dhexda ku gawraca'. roughly means a camel that likes to different herds is eaten by the hyena while running between.

With Turkey armies and logistica , and Qatar money everything is possible.

That was the best opportunity for Somalia in a long time and the current government just squandered it, looking for quick and cash money from EU and Arabs.

Turkish were capable in everything:

Construction

Agriculture

Education

and most of all defense.

At this time the Turkish are too busy. Missed opportunity.

 

Sudan case is understandable. The Americans would not be happy about it. But Ethiopia could have brought them with AMISOM. Sudanese are very generous. They allow Somalis to study and work. They give scholarships.

 

That is perfect proverb/wisdom speak. and fit for the situation.

[Old_Observer]

9 hours ago, galbeedi said:

So Mr OO,

The TPLF is in play in these moves. A well funded opposition could topple Assias. 

Is this true or the Eritrean dictator is in panic?

Afwerki is into the same ways and tools he uses when in trouble. Religion. Mind you all his protectors and funders are Arabs/Moslems yet he oppresses and isolates the Moslems in his own country. But the population is OK, much better than him.

 

You know how Sudan played role in Gadaffi's downfall. Afwerki fears the same.

His defense minister, Afwerki loyalist for life was shot in what some people say attempted coup and may not recover his functions.

Those who welcomed Abiy/Afwerki the most, your Amxara friends are also openly accusing Afwerki in interfering in internal affairs. Their friendship with Abiy as you might known already is also not good.

They had songs for him, they declared he is gift of the all mighty..etc that is all forgotten now.

 

Afwerki is in panic, because the Amxara whom he thought would fight the Tigray are not going for it. The Tigray cannot do anything now, until America comes to doubt. Abiy going back to china is an opportunity for the Tigray and if he returns to Turkish, then the Tigray will recover since those were two countries where Tigray were really invested their hopes.

 

No money, no jobs, no internal peace (Ethiopia has close to 3 million IDPs, 2 Million of them since Abiy came to power) and a lot of factoreis not working, some burned during the power struggle....not good.