By Ebissa Ragassa
A shocking event occurred within the last months: Siye Abraha was released from prison all of sudden. That was indeed a surprising event. Our justice system must have been working for a man that was denied a due process. Yet he was released at a critical time when mass uprisings threatened the TPLF regime from all corners. Why now, why not 3 years ago or why not even 2 years from now? Why now? While I am glad that Siye is no longer in prison, I am questioning the motive for his timely release. What is Meles’ motive? What is he distracting us from? How does he benefit from this? And how can a man of Siye’s caliber be free to leave the country without being a risk to Meles and come to the Diaspora, without posing some security threat to TPLF, to preach the gospel of peace, unity, forgiveness and reconciliations? … Read more >>