ASMARA — Three {www:Woyanne} regime soldiers in Ethiopia have defected and arrived in Eritrea. Upon arriving in Asmara, the soldiers said that that the Woyanne regime’s divisive ploys and atrocities against members of the armed forces is intensifying.

The defecting soldiers are Alelo Waj, Mohammed Merhale Chama and Abdelkadir Mohammed Saleh.

They explained that in the event that any army member puts forth opinions and questions as regards his rights and social issues, he is thrown to jail and face inhumane treatment under the allegation that he is ‘collaborator of opposition organizations.’

Private Alelo Waj said that the Woyanne regime falsely claims that it is increasing the salary of soldiers. He disclosed that members of the armed forces are unable to sustain themselves and their families with the kind of salaries the are paid.