Visiting Tigray, The Worst War You've Never Heard Of (#173)
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2024-01-16に共有
In just 2 short years between 2021 and 2022, a brutal struggle was fought between the Ethiopian government and the Tigrayan people. At least half a million people lost their lives.
But Tigray used to be known for more than just conflict. It's the home of Axum, an ancient city that could be considered the beginning of Ethiopia. It's also supposedly the place where the Ark of the Covenant is held, which is said to hold the 10 Commandments. Intense.
No one wants to visit this place. I decided to go for it.
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コメント (21)
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It's been real Ethiopia. Back to slightly more mundane locations in the next one.
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I'm an Eritrean and it saddens me to see what the people of Tigray are going through. Politics is politics but in the end, we're all human. I wish them prosperity, peace, healing, and blessings.
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I was Mekelle University student when they war was happening. I am not from Tigray region. I am from southern nation. I have seen what war looks like in my eyes. It made me really to hate war. I am really so sorry for Tigrayans, Amharans and others Ethiopians. These greedy politicians are making us to fight with each other. It didn't benefit us. Thanks for showing us what's happening there. It has been 2 years since i left Mekelle.
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I am a Kenyan, we respect and love Ethiopians. We see them as our brothers. I wish them Peace and unity for a prosperous Ethiopia.
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Tommy, you are not doing a travel VLOG but making history lesson and showing the beauty around the world. Awesome content
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I feel bad for the people. None of them look happy, they just looked shell-shocked. Even the kids look scared. God bless all of them.
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Beautiful message, irmão. To the Great Ethiopian people. Hug from Brazil.
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Greetings from Kenya Tommy. The rain at the end of your video was a sign of blessings. At least in most parts of Africa it is. If it were not for the language barrier, so many of the locals would have told you a lot more about the distant and modern history of Axum/Ethiopia. Stay blessed.
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I genuinely love how you take time to show places and issues you care about and feel like should be more visible to the general public much love and keep up the great work Tommy <3
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I learn so much from watching your vlog, Tommy. I think I learn more from you than I did in any world history class at university.
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Actually, Tigray used to be the safest region in Ethiopia when it comes to mugging. Now that it is rife with illegal weapons and poverty, illegal activity have spiked. And why your luggage was misplaced is because the federal government still looks through stuff that moves to Tigray thoroughly. The official reconciliation never happened yet. Every passenger of Ethiopian airlines that travels Tigray faces this. It's sad. But what can you do. Your closing remark is awesome 👌
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Once again I am blown away by your abilities to learn new languages and interact with native speakers in different countries as you explore and travel from place to place - creating a captivating, yet informative narrative! :face-purple-wide-eyes: Love you're work Sabbatical, and truthfully I would follow you anywhere - even into the abyss! :face-red-heart-shape:
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Thank you! You’re absolutely right! Together we are stronger! We appreciate your interest and support of our beloved country! We will see you on your next video👏🏾👍😀
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Excellent work Tommy. I really appreciate all your hard work, research, filming and interviewing that go into your videos. Superb - thank you.
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The “You guys stop fighting” to me 😢! Tigray didn’t deserved this devastating situation,I hope this wonderful region will be back to normal and get recovered soon.
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God bless you brother for the beautiful message at the end. A foreigner that really gets it. You’re a rare beautiful soul who spoke kindly about a beautiful nation with so much history!
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Thank you for the remarks and advice, man. IT IS GENUINE and beautiful.
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Thank you Tommy, you are a breath of fresh air, in these troubled times, which seem to just get wars!...whatever happened to talking? Peace and love, Tommy to you and miss Josie, and all your followers ❤️
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thank you SO much for providing on the ground reporting for a hellish war, the "media" (lol) doesnt cover, love you bro
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Amazing. Thank you and your participants for sharing this unique straightforward honest view of Tigray. I'll be reflecting on this one for a while.
