Ethiopia Defense Forces reach breaking point

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#Ethiopia: Lieutenant General Alemshet Degife, Military Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (#ENDF) and Chief of the Fire Command, announced plans to reduce the military’s involvement in policing and transfer these responsibilities to regional police forces and local militias. Speaking in a two-part interview with ENDF Media, he emphasized, “It is not sustainable for the national defense force to be deployed in every village, woreda, kebele, and city.”

General Alemshet reflected on the challenges posed by prolonged military deployments over the past five to six years, particularly in the Tigray, Oromia, and Amhara regions. He outlined a strategy to withdraw troops to their camps and prioritize training, stating, “We are planning to return the military to its camp and focus on training. In this regard, we believe we will succeed, and our forces will get the necessary rest.”

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#Ethiopia: "We don't want to pay any more sacrifice, sit down and discuss," Brigadier General Kebede Regasa

Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Commandant of the Ethiopian Defense University, has warned that Ethiopia’s survival “depends on achieving national consensus.” Speaking at the Second Parliamentary Citizens Forum held on 22 January, 2025, under the theme "National Consensus for Dependable Peace and Prosperity," he emphasized that such consensus is “not to satisfy individuals or groups’ interests” but is crucial for “the existence of the country.”

The forum, organized by the House of Peoples’ Representatives, was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos, Speaker of Parliament Tagesse Chafo, and invited intellectuals. Brigadier General Kebede stressed the need for stakeholders to critically evaluate the country’s situation, noting that “Ethiopia remains one of the few countries,” in the 21st century, “engaged in civil war.”

He urged participants to prioritize dialogue to prevent further bloodshed, stating, "We don't want to pay any more sacrifice. Sit down and discuss," and further emphasized, “Solve your problem.”

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