Moyale: The Suffering of Ethiopians Must Not Become a Geopolitical Weapon. Mr. Hany Ibrahim, humanitarian concern demands honesty. Exploiting the suffering of Ethiopians for political advantage while posing as a concerned benefactor warrants a firm and unequivocal response. The victims need protection, not crocodile tears. Ethiopia has the capacity to manage the situation and address its underlying causes. I have received information from a trusted intelligence source that individuals identified as TPLF agents arrived in Moyale a few weeks before the violence began. The pattern is unmistakable: wherever conflict erupts, there is always TPLF involvement; wherever the TPLF is involved, Egyptian security operatives are close behind. Conflict between Oromo and Somali communities is a destructive legacy of political manipulation along the Oromia–Somali regional boundary, particularly during Abdi Illey’s administration under TPLF leadership. Local grievances must never become weapons through which political actors turn neighbouring communities against one another. At that time, TPLF used Abdi Illey and invaded its neighboring Region of Oromia and shed blood between two brotherly people. That is where Borena-Garri conflict started by the will of the then government. I know the Borana as a people with a deeply rooted culture of peace, dignity, and community responsibility. I also know of instances in which Borana communities protected their Garri neighbours against threats from other communities. That tradition of protection and coexistence was first shattered by TPLF security agents. Mercenaries deployed by Egypt are now seeking to perpetuate that instability and divert the government’s attention from the north to the south. That is the reality. Mr. Ibrahim, millions are suffering before your eyes in Gaza, Libya, and Sudan. Yet we have not seen a single expression of sympathy from Egyptian leaders for these people. It is an extraordinary display of hypocrisy for those who instigate conflict and violence to shed crocodile tears over the consequences and then appeal for humanitarian assistance. Humanitarian assistance must never become political camouflage. Borana and Garri families deserve peace, protection, and dignity. Those who organize or exploit their suffering must be held accountable.

Today, we officially inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam Project, a major milestone for historic Gondar and its surrounding community. Though delayed for years, we resolved execution challenges through the Medemer philosophy to realize this vital project. With a capacity of 185 million cubic meters, the dam will irrigate over 17,000 hectares, directly benefiting tens of thousands of local farmers. Beyond supplying reliable, clean drinking water to Gondar and nearby towns, it stimulates a broader economic growth. The artificial lake will foster urban agriculture, large-scale fisheries, and tourism resorts, creating massive job opportunities for local youth. While this success stems from rigorous monitoring, Gondar still deserves much more development. I urge the public to actively participate in its development. We remain dedicated to ensuring Ethiopia’s progress is inclusive, benefiting all regions and citizens.