But there are many here — in the capital of Addis Ababa and in Tigray itself — who don’t believe things can return to normal so easily. Tigray forces advanced and captured several towns, including Dessie and Kombolcha near Addis Ababa, raising fears that the rebel forces may soon move on the capital itself. But Mr. Abiy, a former lieutenant colonel in the military, then rallied government forces, announcing recently that his troops had recaptured Dessie and Kombolcha. “The struggle isn’t yet finished,” Mr. Abiy said. “Abiy‘s bid to use the military to centralize power in Addis Ababa and destroy the country’s multi-ethnic federation has failed and is proving disastrous for the country.”However, Adan Getachew, a security analyst in Addis Ababa, disagreed.

Source: Ethiopian News December 24, 2021 05:18 UTC