Many move on to Yemen and beyond, rich Gulf countries final destination. But how bad do things have to be in Ethiopia for people to risk this journey.

35,107 migrants have entered Puntland last year

MMA, Ducale is a new persona for a certain soler

I assume you support or believe reconstituting the former British Somali Protectorate has better chance? You sounds like certain someone's new persona. I guess the old man finally figured there's less insane way to try to get your argument across.without caps, bold letters, italicization, insults and over explanation.

The US Government opposed the declaration of the state of emergency! It looks like the TPLF have not consulted with their Western benefactors.

Galbeedi, Somali leadership in general seem to have accepted subservient role. I don't see anyone in Jigjiga challenging that man. I don't see they can overcome their fears. The fearless nature of Somalis have evaporated in the last 40 years.

The military has essentially taken over the country under the façade of state of emergency. There are restrictions on free movement, assembly, speech or any thing that is deemed as tools for incitement. The question is how would this state of emergency be any different?

Tillamook, Whoever comes to power or is in power can predict how Somalis will behave. Things will only change if Somalis make demands or have leverage. I don't see Iley questioning Tigray masters or ONLF mounting any serious fight.

I think China where there's surplus of men with no women to marry. Some parts of India have the same sort of problem.

I hope it doesn't collapse like Xamar.

More Amhara prisoners were released today.

So the argument for the status quo is the fear of unknown.

Observer, You seem to be pinning your hopes on Agew. From what I understand they are not numerically or financially strong. I don't see how they can arm-twist Amharas. A fear of future marginalization might mobilize them but it is better to be at peace with your neighbors. That said, a violent breakup of Ethiopia is in no one's interest but the current status quo can't persist. Only real reform can save it and spare the Horn of anymore mass violence and displacement.

Dekeme was deputy Prime-Minister and in theory, was suppose to replace Desalegn. It looks like no Amhara is in the running for the premiership. Let's see what they with OPDO members?

ANDM leadership dismantled, Gedu and Demeke removed.

Observer, So you are saying all this is conjured by Amhara.? Is the issue one of identity or simply competition over resources?

Ethiopia declared state of emergency.

I am sure you measure them in a lot of ways. You seem to be an expert. Silly man.

Col. Demeke (Wolkait community) to released but Woyanes are also declaring a state of emergency. The identity of Wolkait is very sensitive issue for Tigray and Amhara. Wolkait region is very fertile land.

Woyanes expected to declare state of emergency.

wrong thread

Ethiopia 'at crossroads' after Hailemariam resignation Some describe it as a "transformational moment"; others the result of an "unprecedented" wave of protests.  But whatever it is labelled, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn's surprise resignation is setting the stage for a crucial succession race, that is likely to shape the future course of a country rocked by violent unrest and political instability.

Predictable as ever, at this point, there is no sport in engaging with you. Your lack of putdowns ( you seem to confuse them with outright insults), projection of your twisted thoughts onto others and the supposed effeminate behaviors of men ( I think it is fair to say women have more guts than your proverbial balls) makes this whole exchange very mundane. As for my soomaalinimo, as I said, before, a secessionist, whose grandfather by his own admission was a party to some of most treacherous moments in Somali history, wouldn't lecture on soomaalinimo. So, go and bark somewhere else. And speaking of Somaliland, considering the most topics regarding your little hamlet is started by you and your fellow secessionists, the obsession with Somaliland is barely a Southern thing.

This is coming from a man who Literally insulted every person and every region of Somalia and to make up for his short-comings, tries to use Somaliland blanket. What's there to get? Regurgitation of same points coupled with silly emoji does not make your 'arguments' anymore no convincing.