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ATAD-America Condemns the Proclamation by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education and Calls for Immediate Correction

July 5, 2023

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In this episode of Understanding and Measuring Research and Education, we break down an important academic works on the Tigray War: “Tigray war: Modern geographies of mass violence and the invisibilization of populations” by Dr. Teklehaymanot G. Weldemichel (2025).

This paper exposes the systematic, deliberate, and multi-layered strategies used to conceal atrocities committed in Tigray between 2020 and 2022 — including communication blackouts, infrastructural warfare, narrative manipulation, ethnic disappearances, UN institutional capture, and the creation of what the author calls “death-worlds,” drawing from Achille Mbembe’s theory of necropolitics.

✊ Why This Matters
The Tigray genocide is not only one of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century — with up to 800,000 deaths reported during the first two years alone — but also one of the least visible. Understanding the mechanisms of invisibilization is essential for justice, prevention, and global accountability.

📚 Source

Teklehaymanot G. Weldemichel, Tigray war: Modern geographies of mass violence and the invisibilization of populations, Political Geography, 2025.

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Unmasking the Invisibility:How the Tigray Genocide Was Concealed — A Deep-Dive Analysis: Research

🇨🇦 Understanding & Measuring Canada – Episode: Fun Facts on Secession & Separation

Canada is known for peace, politeness, and maple syrup—but it also has one of the world’s most fascinating histories of secession debates! In this episode, we break down 15 fun, surprising, and quirky facts about how separation issues actually work in Canada today.

From Quebec referendums to Alberta sovereignty talk, from Nunavut’s peaceful split to modern “Wexit” memes, this video explores the lighter side of a complex political topic.
Whether you're a history lover, a policy nerd, or just curious about Canada’s national identity, this episode offers a fresh, engaging look at a debate that never fully disappears.
👉 Don’t forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe to UMD Media for more Canadian history, politics, and deep-dive storytelling!
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Understanding and Measuring #Canada – Episode 2: Fun Facts on Secession and Separation

🇨🇦 Understanding and Measuring Canada: Episode 1 – Canada Burned Down the White House… Sort Of

Welcome to Episode 1 of Understanding and Measuring Canada — a fun, fast, fact-packed journey through the lesser-known sides of Canadian history!

In this episode, we explore the surprising story of how Canadian militia (as part of British forces) helped burn down the White House during the War of 1812 — and we dive into 15 more incredible, quirky, and unforgettable facts about Canada’s past.

From the world’s first UFO landing pad, to the real bear behind Winnie-the-Pooh, to the Great Maple Syrup Heist, Canada’s history is full of unexpected twists, innovations, and stories that shaped the nation we know today.

What’s inside this episode:

🇺🇸 The real story behind “Canada burned down the White House… sort of”

🦬 Indigenous cultures more than 10,000 years old

🍁 The maple leaf as a symbol long before the national flag

🐴 The bold march of the North-West Mounted Police

🛸 Canada’s UFO landing pad

🚢 The Komagata Maru incident

🌐 “I Am Canadian” before Confederation

🍯 The $18M Maple Syrup Heist

🐻 Winnie-the-Pooh’s Canadian roots

⚓ Newfoundland’s razor-thin vote to join Canada

❄️ The invention of the snowmobile

🧱 Why the White House burned in 1814

🥌 Curling being older than hockey in Canada

🧪 Canada’s discovery of insulin

🍻 PEI’s 48-year alcohol prohibition

📡 The beaver featured in the first global satellite broadcast

If you enjoy learning through stories, humor, and surprising facts, this series is for you.
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Understanding and Measuring Canada: Episode 1 - #Canada burned down the #WhiteHouse… sort of

In this UMD Media feature, we highlight Wogahta, an organization dedicated to restoring dignity, healing, and hope for women and girls who survived war and sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) in Tigray.
Wogahta provides psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, economic empowerment, legal assistance, and community reintegration programs—helping survivors rebuild their lives with strength and agency.

This episode sheds light on the resilience of Tigrayan women, the realities of conflict-related sexual violence, and the urgent need for continued support, justice, and long-term healing.
At UMD Media, we remain committed to amplifying the voices of survivors, documenting truth, and advocating for accountability and recovery in Tigray.

Watch, share, and help bring awareness to the ongoing struggle and the courage of those rising from unimaginable wounds.
Subscribe for more stories and in-depth coverage from Tigray and the Horn of Africa.

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Wogahta: Healing and Empowering Women Surviours of War and Sexual gender-based violence in Tigray

Join us for a special GivingTuesday program: “Empowering Tigray's Next Generation: GivingTuesday with Tigray Disaster Relief Fund (TDRF).”
This show highlights the urgent need to support children and youth in Tigray whose education, safety, and future have been devastated. Through the powerful work of TDRF, we explore how targeted support is helping rebuild lives, restore hope, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

From rebuilding schools to providing essential supplies, psychosocial support, and community-based recovery initiatives, every effort contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and the broader Sustainable Development Goals.
Your participation, generosity, and voice can directly impact the future of thousands of young people.

Let’s stand together for Tigray’s children, strengthen education, and help shape a future full of possibility and dignity.
Donate, share, and be part of the change this GivingTuesday.

#Tigray #GivingTuesday #TigrayYouth #EducationForTigray #SDG4 #QualityEducation #EmpowerTigray #TigrayFuture #YouthEmpowerment #RebuildTigray #HopeForTigray #TigrayRelief #TDRF #StandWithTigray #TigrayDiaspora #CommunitySupport #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #EducationRecovery #SupportTigray #HumanitarianSupport #TigrayHope #TogetherForTigray

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In this video, we explore General Tsadkan Gebretensae’s November 22, 2025 analysis, “The Red Sea Arena: Imperative for a New Regional Equilibrium,” published in The Ethiopian Reporter.
The Red Sea is one of the most strategic and contested maritime corridors in the world—carrying nearly 15% of global trade and thousands of kilometers of undersea internet cables. Today, it faces rising instability, foreign military competition, and regional tensions that affect the Horn of Africa and the global economy.

This video breaks down:
🔹 Why the Red Sea matters globally
🔹 Ethiopia’s vulnerability as the largest landlocked nation
🔹 Eritrea’s internal fragility and its impact on regional security
🔹 The growing influence of global powers along the Red Sea
🔹 General Tsadkan’s proposal for a new regional equilibrium
🔹 Critical analysis on whether Ethiopia can anchor regional stability
🔹 The hard questions critics raise about legality, governance, and feasibility

Whether you follow African geopolitics, Ethiopia’s foreign policy, or global maritime strategy, this deep-dive offers a clear and balanced understanding of the Red Sea Arena and its future.

🎥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more analysis and contextual breakdowns.

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The Red Sea Arena Imperative for a New Regional Equilibrium by General Tsadkan Gebretensae

Unveiling the Untold Stories of #Tigray Women, War, and Peace 🌍

#Ethiopia's #Election Dilemma: Crisis Beyond the Ballot Box

The Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (CITG) released a comprehensive report on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across Tigray. The report has revealed alarming levels of violence committed against women and girls during the war that began in November 2020. The findings confirm that SGBV was widespread and systematic, constituting serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, under certain circumstances, which amount to international crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The assessment, conducted across six zones and all accessible woredas/districts of Tigray between July and August 2022, with additional self-reported data collected in December 2023, provides one of the most comprehensive accounts of the nature, magnitude, and enduring consequences of wartime sexual violence in the region. The study underscores the urgent need for justice, accountability, and survivor-centered rehabilitation. It calls for coordinated national and international action to address the trauma endured by survivors and to ensure perpetrators of these crimes are held accountable.

War-Induced Genocidal Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Tigray, Ethiopia

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