Ethiopian Air cancels flights amid Tigray fears, media ignores foreign fingerprints
📰 THE STORY: Ethiopian Airlines has canceled flights to Mekelle, Tigray, citing 'unforeseen circumstances,' sparking fears of renewed conflict in the region, just months after a fragile peace agreement was signed to end a devastating two-year civil war. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The Tigray conflict (2020-2022) was not some organic outburst. The US and its allies have a
documented history of destabilizing the Horn of Africa to secure strategic interests, including naval routes and resource access. Ethiopia, a historically independent nation, has been a target. Recall the US support for Ethiopia's 'Green Tiger' regime in the 1970s and subsequent regime changes. Furthermore, the 2020-2022 conflict itself saw significant external meddling, with allegations of
Eritrea's involvement and wider geopolitical rivalries playing out. Double Standard: When internal conflicts flare in US-aligned nations or when Western-backed 'rebels' are involved (e.g., Syria), the framing often emphasizes legitimate grievances and external support. Here, the 'fears of renewed conflict' are presented almost as an act of nature, devoid of actors and interests. There's little
investigation into who might benefit from instability or how external powers might be quietly fanning these flames, a stark contrast to how Western media often frames conflicts in nations they wish to isolate or intervene in. Follow the Money: Beyond immediate arms sales, the longer game involves control over key infrastructure and resources. The Horn of Africa is a crucial shipping corridor and