Thread by @Kamaldacas

#Ethiopia: Ending the vicious cycle of violence and retribution. It was back in 2006. When the #TPLF was massacring Somalis in Mogadishu.
A conference was held in Minnesota for all opposition groups Including Oromos, Amharas, Gambelas and Somalis. I made an speech saying

We should stop demonising #Tigrays because we needed to break the historic cycle of violence. So that no community feels that they have to fight to survive. I would say the same now about the losing #Amhara. We need to acknowledge their humanity and make them feel safe and give

Them hope that they have right in live in peace and dignity. Thus dont have to start an armed resistance to the new dispensation after the fall of their 7th king. I believe we Somalis have a unique role to play as peace makers between these warring tribes. Who have zero trust in

Each other. There is basically no bridges left between the #Tigray #Amhara and our #Oromo cousins.
Hence our moral responsibility to engage in shuttle diplomacy between them and broker a peaceful transition. Our political leaders like @ONLFofficial and @PresidentMostaf have good

Relationships between different groups. Therefore they should work together and initiate the transition process as soon as possible. Also some Somali intellectuals have serious credibility with the warring forces and can should playing a leading role at this historic juncture.

Its about time we grow beyond our tribal confort zones and take a regional initiative. Remember we are one of the largest ethnic groups in the horn and have strategic interest to keep it peaceful for all of its inhabitants. Blessed are the peace makers. Let us teach radical love.

Weather we like it or not #Ethiopia is the anchor in the horn. So its collapse will have devastating effect kn all of us. So we should play a leading role in shaping its future. If if the empire can no longer be sustained. Then we need to arrange a peaceful divorce in a mutually

Agreed manner. And if all sides think a United #Ethiopia is a viable option. Then we need to make sure it becomes democratic and gives each community its due rights and responsibilities. I believe no one else can play this role other than Somalis.

In fact. @PresidentMostaf and @ONLFofficial should a joint peace making comittee and starting reaching out to the warring parties and invite to have initial meetings and dialogue in Jijiga as soon as possible. Clearly. The center is no longer holding and the other main groups are

In either in fighting mode or rotting in jail. So we shouldn't waste time waiting for Addis to bring solution to this escalating crisis. If we do this.
I am sure we can garner support from IC and foreign missions in #Ethiopia to support and facilitate this hard,yet crucial work.

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