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Mikael Asgedom

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“We chose not to fight on terms favourable to the enemy.”

Mikael Asgedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-13

Mikael explains the TPLF's strategic decision not to fight on terms favourable to Ethiopian forces.

verbatim, matched to source BBC News
“This is not a defeat,”

Mikael Asgedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-13

Speaking by telephone from an undisclosed location, Mikael denies the TPLF has been defeated and describes a deliberate tactical retreat.

verbatim, matched to source BBC News
“intentionally allowed the ENDF to advance deeper into the heartland of Tigray”

Mikael Asgedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-13

Mikael says the TPLF intentionally let the ENDF advance into Tigray's heartland where it can be confronted on favourable terrain.

verbatim, matched to source BBC News
“We seize weapons from our enemy, and the weaponry that has entered Tigray will, sooner or later, become ours.”

Mikael Asgedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-13

Mikael says the TPLF obtains weapons and logistical supplies by seizing them from the Ethiopian military.

verbatim, matched to source BBC News
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