Visiting Tigray, The Worst War You've Never Heard Of (

Ukraine. Israel/Palestine. Some conflicts dominate the news cycle, while others pass by barely noticed -- Sudan, Myanmar, Congo, just to name a few. But the most violent war of the past decade was in a place many have never heard of: Tigray, in northern Ethiopia.
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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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy4 ай бұрын

    It's been real Ethiopia. Back to slightly more mundane locations in the next one.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @realsteppab

    @realsteppab

    3 ай бұрын

    Tommy take care of yourself thank you for the unique and informative vlogs. 🩶

  • @JohnDoe-bh2lp

    @JohnDoe-bh2lp

    3 ай бұрын

    Tigray led a 30 year genocide against Amharas under the TPLF regime, then they revolted after losing democratically. No sympathy to animals like that.

  • @johne4323

    @johne4323

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking your viewers on great journeys but safety should be a concern my friend

  • @marcoles2987

    @marcoles2987

    3 ай бұрын

    you forgot to mention that the Italians took Ethiopia during fascism!!

  • @humanlove7021
    @humanlove70213 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    3 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @nessys6450

    @nessys6450

    3 ай бұрын

    @@rohayehayup! as much as i feel for the civilians, the innocent souls who didn’t deserve any harm, this video is not doing a good job of telling the truth at allll.

  • @daniyalbbd5281

    @daniyalbbd5281

    3 ай бұрын

    Eritreans are happy with this situation, they wanted Tigray to be like this

  • @humanlove7021

    @humanlove7021

    3 ай бұрын

    @@daniyalbbd5281 I just said I wish them well. There is no need for you to say that now. Judgement is for God and God only. No one knows what will happen in the future so just try to be a good person and let God handle everything else.

  • @zelalemtekeletsadik6431

    @zelalemtekeletsadik6431

    3 ай бұрын

    Ya right. You are Eritrean. 😅

  • @et_matrix
    @et_matrix4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Black-lioness

    @Black-lioness

    3 ай бұрын

    As fellow Ethiopian it sucks to be us in the midsts of war time again

  • @NA-kb9ky

    @NA-kb9ky

    3 ай бұрын

    The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

  • @NA-kb9ky

    @NA-kb9ky

    3 ай бұрын

    The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

  • @NA-kb9ky

    @NA-kb9ky

    3 ай бұрын

    The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

  • @NA-kb9ky

    @NA-kb9ky

    3 ай бұрын

    The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

  • @benasir2795
    @benasir27953 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @StopTheLiess

    @StopTheLiess

    2 ай бұрын

  • @girumaschalew1700

    @girumaschalew1700

    2 ай бұрын

  • @tootallno
    @tootallno3 ай бұрын

    Tommy, you are not doing a travel VLOG but making history lesson and showing the beauty around the world. Awesome content

  • @grumpyoldwizard
    @grumpyoldwizard4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @enterurname2231

    @enterurname2231

    3 ай бұрын

    They attack the government b/c they werent in power

  • @Aulihans3030

    @Aulihans3030

    3 ай бұрын

    I don feel bad because I remember what do you do in the border from here to?

  • @solomontadele9166

    @solomontadele9166

    3 ай бұрын

    They'd gone through so much pain and suffering the last three years people getting killed and raped by their own Ethiopia Governmet soliders, Amhara militia and Eritrea's animal soliders war, their mothers, sisters and neighbors raped , displaced , looted their properties , destroyed their health clinics and schools without discrimination , that's why you 👀 what You 👁️.

  • @zekariasgiorgis7734

    @zekariasgiorgis7734

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks dear...............all you said is right because as a people we were in hell for nearly three years.

  • @lgonzasn5145
    @lgonzasn51454 ай бұрын

    Beautiful message, irmão. To the Great Ethiopian people. Hug from Brazil.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @ewengillies9826

    @ewengillies9826

    3 ай бұрын

    And the rest of the unified world. Bushyboy Oz.

  • @sareeyemanusqaame8723

    @sareeyemanusqaame8723

    3 ай бұрын

    There's no such thing as Ethiopia, it's actually fake and unrealistic concept.

  • @MrBanana2000

    @MrBanana2000

    3 ай бұрын

    That’s not what this video says.

  • @cobwebtheorem7538
    @cobwebtheorem75383 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    3 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @PowellGFX
    @PowellGFX3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    3 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @phoenix0000
    @phoenix00004 ай бұрын

    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 👌

  • @JohnDoe-bh2lp

    @JohnDoe-bh2lp

    3 ай бұрын

    Tigray led a 30 year genocide against Amharas under the TPLF regime, then they revolted after losing democratically. No sympathy to animals like that.

  • @user-qm7yc6tn8g

    @user-qm7yc6tn8g

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@JohnDoe-bh2lpI love that you deserve animal amharas ye sharmuta zeroch

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    3 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @DawitEthiopia4391

    @DawitEthiopia4391

    3 ай бұрын

    you think the government still care for something can pass to tigray the can see it in front of you if they think you passing something. what is the misplacing drama needed bro

  • @thepinkpolly5215

    @thepinkpolly5215

    3 ай бұрын

    @@JohnDoe-bh2lp What a senseless take that is. First of all, Tigrayans are an ethnic group are not the same as the TPLF. If you have issues with the TPLF, blame the TPLF and not the innocent civilians.

  • @LynnaeaEmber
    @LynnaeaEmber4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman

    @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman

    3 ай бұрын

    i agree

  • @israelnwanne8401

    @israelnwanne8401

    3 ай бұрын

    Nothing is heard about the war because it’s not muslims being fought by non Muslim majority.

  • @addisababanazareth1525

    @addisababanazareth1525

    2 ай бұрын

    But they fed him wrong information. Tigray gov. Started the war because they wanted to go back to Addis Ababa to grab some place in politics. They didn't want others to have a chance to lead the country. So, this all mess happened. To be honest this is what they asked for 👈

  • @cadenpolen001
    @cadenpolen0013 ай бұрын

    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! Love you're work Sabbatical, and truthfully I would follow you anywhere - even into the abyss!

  • @besemay
    @besemay3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the remarks and advice, man. IT IS GENUINE and beautiful.

  • @Brave-Is_Mine1
    @Brave-Is_Mine14 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    3 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @veryrelitrans3025

    @veryrelitrans3025

    3 ай бұрын

    Tplf is responsible

  • @supertomtomboy

    @supertomtomboy

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@veryrelitrans3025 f . U and the Amhara ,and Abiye and Higdef that have the responsiblety for the Genoced in Tigray .you are a lier.

  • @sareeyemanusqaame8723

    @sareeyemanusqaame8723

    3 ай бұрын

    It did deserve your comment only shows how much you don't know

  • @Brave-Is_Mine1

    @Brave-Is_Mine1

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sareeyemanusqaame8723 please Tell me what do you know. You must be one of those blinded idiots that supports War?!

  • @badfinger61
    @badfinger614 ай бұрын

    Excellent work Tommy. I really appreciate all your hard work, research, filming and interviewing that go into your videos. Superb - thank you.

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @zenebechmekete3353
    @zenebechmekete33533 ай бұрын

    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👏🏾👍😀

  • @allanw404
    @allanw4043 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Animalsandwildlife.7527
    @Animalsandwildlife.75274 ай бұрын

    Your reporting was way better than CNN and BBC combined. Normally the other journalists are reporting about the war there while they are in Nairobi, Kenya or Johannesburg, SA.

  • @peregrino9154

    @peregrino9154

    4 ай бұрын

    It's not hard to be better than them.

  • @stephenjackson6515
    @stephenjackson65154 ай бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @BethBirhe-vo5nl
    @BethBirhe-vo5nl3 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya7933 ай бұрын

    Man, you're awesome showing us the roads less travelled. Nuff respect for your hustle. Bless up 🙏🙏❤️ Safe travels

  • @neilgin1
    @neilgin14 ай бұрын

    thank you SO much for providing on the ground reporting for a hellish war, the "media" (lol) doesnt cover, love you bro

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @chiefpanda7040

    @chiefpanda7040

    3 ай бұрын

    they'd rather cover what kim kardashian is wearing than real events to take our minds away from what's actually happening

  • @NAraya-nt5xw

    @NAraya-nt5xw

    3 ай бұрын

    What do you think they going to do they already saw the truth on satellite when Tigray went gender to take a power but did't work they lost..

  • @dannyduggan4324
    @dannyduggan43244 ай бұрын

    I only knew about this conflict because of the 'popular front' podcast and the fact I was looking at doing Cairo to Cape Town and going thru Ethiopia. Great video again. I regularly binge your videos, like the ones in East and West Africa. Proper traveller!

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @peregrino9154

    @peregrino9154

    4 ай бұрын

    I did Cape Town to Cairo. I flew into Addis Ababba to change planes and was going to go to Lalibela but didn't because of the fighting.

  • @Black-E-Pearl
    @Black-E-Pearl3 ай бұрын

    The final message is priceless. Thank you for your insight!

  • @westsideroller1749
    @westsideroller17493 ай бұрын

    Thank you for educating us again. Especially on such an interesting and important area of the world

  • @wedishire1123
    @wedishire11233 ай бұрын

    Thank you for speaking out some facts & showing Tigray!

  • @Jextraterrestrial_Strange
    @Jextraterrestrial_Strange4 ай бұрын

    You’re the best Tommy. Thanks for all the excellent work you do.

  • @blitztim6416
    @blitztim64163 ай бұрын

    Beautiful country. They do deserve peace there. Man you are so chill. That must really help you getting along in such situations.

  • @michaell1665
    @michaell16653 ай бұрын

    Extremely informative! Thanks for sharing your travels!

  • @toddm6999
    @toddm69994 ай бұрын

    Legend as usual. Don't forget the war in Sudan equally horrible and ongoing...the Chinese flooded Ethiopia with workers ...I have a lot of experience in these areas ...beautiful people and ancient cultures..we need to stop the madness of war

  • @bighugs8860
    @bighugs88604 ай бұрын

    Love your content big brother . Love ❤️ from Ghana 🇬🇭

  • @Dubsam
    @Dubsam3 ай бұрын

    Good job Tommy! I love the message at the end! Insightful and informative presentation

  • @solo1372
    @solo13723 ай бұрын

    Hello. Love your channels and very down to earth presentations of different regions and cultures. Am learning a lot. Many thanks

  • @ekramnegash4172
    @ekramnegash41724 ай бұрын

    Thank you for visiting and showing our country

  • @Gracefull-ok9lr

    @Gracefull-ok9lr

    3 ай бұрын

    If you are a donkey from that region😂 it's not your country. It's Tigray

  • @tylarpenney3971
    @tylarpenney39714 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your content

  • @berekettibebu8861
    @berekettibebu88613 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the excellent work

  • @as9017
    @as90173 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful video. As always, you explained everything wonderfully to us and showed us beautiful things. This is really great. Thanks again. You are lovely, the way you tell it is fascinating.

  • @tomaszsmith8016
    @tomaszsmith80163 ай бұрын

    the history input is great. Love your videos

  • @geoffpm
    @geoffpm3 ай бұрын

    One of your best series, Tommy !

  • @debbiemacdonald3481
    @debbiemacdonald34813 ай бұрын

    Another amazing vlog. Thanks Tommy.

  • @BillyBob-uc9zp
    @BillyBob-uc9zp3 ай бұрын

    Always interesting. Thank you ❤

  • @GhosthoundYT
    @GhosthoundYT4 ай бұрын

    Tommy's Journey getting more and more worrying (on his safety) these days! Stay safe buddy! and thank you for the videos, love em so much!

  • @dertythegrower

    @dertythegrower

    4 ай бұрын

    animeguy.. dont worry hermit, this was recorded long before all the stuff going on there now

  • @Jordan-xg4pn

    @Jordan-xg4pn

    4 ай бұрын

    Lol the war ended a time ago

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @SaMcfc05

    @SaMcfc05

    14 күн бұрын

    Is it safe to travel to now? ​@@Jordan-xg4pn

  • @tekletravel27
    @tekletravel273 ай бұрын

    Tommy you make me speechless. Thank you for everything you are doing .

  • @janetjames1562
    @janetjames15623 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for bringing us on your journey. You have a great talent to be with common people and so bringing places to life. Eye opening!

  • @kayskaht2052
    @kayskaht205228 күн бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant. So happy I found this channel!

  • @63bigmac63
    @63bigmac634 ай бұрын

    Good to see you again, Tommy You are looking well. Thanks for all you do to bring us the truth in the world . Mike

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @probablytommy
    @probablytommy4 ай бұрын

    Excellent stuff Tommy :)

  • @henoxgames
    @henoxgames3 ай бұрын

    What you said at the end touched my heart, thank you.

  • @Focus_Point101
    @Focus_Point1013 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this with the world

  • @weditigray5782
    @weditigray57823 ай бұрын

    Thanks for visiting Tigray. Just to note Tigray is a safe place even after this devastating war that was imposed on the people of Tigray. Tegarus are hardworking people with a great history! We learnt the hard way on who to trust, we have now awoken, Tigray first. God bless Tigray and it’s people.

  • @Lemlem7682

    @Lemlem7682

    3 ай бұрын

    Amen 🙏 ❤

  • @yutest6872

    @yutest6872

    3 ай бұрын

    It is hell bro

  • @rreer

    @rreer

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@yutest6872watch them they will prevail

  • @rreer

    @rreer

    3 ай бұрын

    Agree

  • @tesfaldettesfamariam2951

    @tesfaldettesfamariam2951

    3 ай бұрын

    He is there. He said gang hang . He said tigray is not safe place. Before and after crime rape for jobless people daily income .

  • @marcofigueroa3001
    @marcofigueroa30014 ай бұрын

    You are doing a real job Tom thank you

  • @sem3945
    @sem39453 ай бұрын

    Great video. Simple and genuine presentation. Thank you for your effort !

  • @estiphanosget3602
    @estiphanosget36023 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINAL REMARK AND ADVICE TO US!!

  • @meronambaye2497
    @meronambaye24973 ай бұрын

    Just watching you walk around brought so much memories. I left because of the war and it’s nice to be able to see it again.

  • @roundhouse1975
    @roundhouse19753 ай бұрын

    I have very good friends deeply affected by this war. It saddens me greatly and i appreciate ypu showing and speaking of these issues

  • @Lemlem7682

    @Lemlem7682

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, we were horrify and terrified. I had so much nightmare that, I couldn't sleep when I heard about the people of Tigray and the war and you can't get any information because it was seized and blocked and shut down the electric the internet the lights food could not even get in and also medications the hospital has been completely destroyed the school is destroyed there was no banking for the last three years..they have tried to Wipeout Tigrayn people from this earth. Thank God it's over 🙌 🙏

  • @magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779
    @magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat87793 ай бұрын

    I've sworn off KZread and hadn't seen you for awhile Tommy. This is not a sabbatical, this is a modus operendi. This outro brought tears. I love you and your work!

  • @kassaterefe9263
    @kassaterefe92632 ай бұрын

    Thanks brother, like your courage and reminding us to be united!

  • @bal8016
    @bal80163 ай бұрын

    Sabbatical, I am very happy to watch your videos on Ethiopia. You are a great eye witness for the people who are far away, like me Ethiopian Diaspora living in USA. Thank you also for your true genuine brotherly comments and advice to Ethiopians in general. STOP FIGHTING, I heard you loud and clear. May Ethiopians prayer for your safe journey be heard and may God protect you with his angels every where you go. Be safe and God bless you.

  • @LordOfSweden

    @LordOfSweden

    3 ай бұрын

    Bah I have no respect for you, you go to another country instead of fixing your own. That's the problem.

  • @healthyforus
    @healthyforus3 ай бұрын

    Great job Tom, I really enjoyed watching your video! I wish you can do more videos in ethiopia!

  • @Elham137.
    @Elham137.3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the beautiful advice 👊🏽

  • @abichugobana9509
    @abichugobana95092 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sabbatical. You delivered the most important message at the end.

  • @jakoflynn2560
    @jakoflynn25604 ай бұрын

    Hey dude you are out there!!!!!! Go man! God bless you bro!!!

  • @mleinternationalW
    @mleinternationalW3 ай бұрын

    You are a brave man. Even Ethiopian reporters barely do ground reports around the northern area. There is a very dangerous tension brewing and people have lost trust in the leadership and institutions including the military. But the sights and people are beautiful. The message resonates

  • @nahomefiseha2416

    @nahomefiseha2416

    3 ай бұрын

    Mey be that is because his a foreign

  • @nahomefiseha2416

    @nahomefiseha2416

    3 ай бұрын

    @@mt5661 I don't see them like that I want them to know that the way they live is worth less even the way I live

  • @Wizdani6

    @Wizdani6

    3 ай бұрын

    The problem in ethiopia is when you are same you will have a problem otherwise you are oky

  • @dmulugeta

    @dmulugeta

    3 ай бұрын

    I think it works in his favor that he is not Ethiopian. Furthermore, it helps that he's white and he's a tourist.

  • @nahomefiseha2416

    @nahomefiseha2416

    3 ай бұрын

    The problem is if u are Ethiopia an u will do as people want u to here like if u are a trgrai u will just talk about for the benefit of Tigris not a truth because we already divided by our culture land and everyone says Ethiopia but it is not from his heart and we say that because we divided always , i don't if other countries do the same thing as we did it seems another country in a country if u divided a land for certain group it shouldn't be that way

  • @Football_shorts15662
    @Football_shorts156623 ай бұрын

    Another moving series Tommy; thanks for sharing this story

  • @helinaabisahle7833
    @helinaabisahle783320 күн бұрын

    thank you so much, this video changed my perspective on how i see the war!

  • @00708046
    @007080463 ай бұрын

    Wow , the landscapes are so incredible . The contrasts are like night and day . The mountains push out of the ground like spear heads. Great video ! Thanks ...

  • @gzx926
    @gzx9263 ай бұрын

    Wow ART OF THE COVENANT. Glad to hear that it's in Ethiopia. I'm definitely going to visit this place one day. Thanks for your video and stay safe. ❤❤❤

  • @lifeonthelake4367

    @lifeonthelake4367

    3 ай бұрын

    If itcwas there Hitler would have walked in and took it during ww2 when he was looking for lost relics. No one could have stopped him

  • @nomaayie2899

    @nomaayie2899

    3 ай бұрын

    I will sneak in at night to confirm whether it's really arc of covenant

  • @us3rG

    @us3rG

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@lifeonthelake4367yea why didn't Italians take it then?

  • @StopTheLiess

    @StopTheLiess

    2 ай бұрын

    why didnt he take it he was alive then and friends with Mussolini @@lifeonthelake4367

  • @JohnDoeSr

    @JohnDoeSr

    Ай бұрын

    That's a fairytale

  • @l.ls.8890
    @l.ls.88903 ай бұрын

    Very nice sentiment in your epilog. Stay safe and we look forward to your vlogs.

  • @StoneyIsland69th
    @StoneyIsland69th3 ай бұрын

    Thanks bruh! Great and informative session.

  • @nikhayes3396
    @nikhayes33964 ай бұрын

    Great video. Wonderful people, all Ethiopian immigrants I have met are humble, peaceful, great people. You are living the life my friend.

  • @westakladnz1582
    @westakladnz15823 ай бұрын

    Beautiful country, friendly ppl, so much potential.....if we all just stop fighting against each other. Another awesome vlog, thanks Tommy

  • @jupiterplanet1316
    @jupiterplanet13163 ай бұрын

    What a nice video 👍👍👍👍... Tank you for your work bro👍👍👍

  • @johngagne986
    @johngagne9863 ай бұрын

    Great vlog Tommy. You are what I wish our Journalism in the US could be. Every time I watch one of your excellent videos I walk away a bit more enriched and informed. Thanks and travel safely.

  • @jodokusflax871
    @jodokusflax8713 ай бұрын

    Really good content on your channel! Keep the good work up.

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill38253 ай бұрын

    That was so interesting and informative. You should offer this collection to schools in the USA. I think your message is very important to the world to understand the world strive. Very informative on how many countries try to take advantage of smaller countries. You opened my eyes and I hope people learn the message in Ethiopia is so strong. Thank you for sharing!

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    3 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @behaveman5754

    @behaveman5754

    3 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @douggreen8211
    @douggreen82113 ай бұрын

    I love your channel! Peace to you brother!

  • @Amen499
    @Amen4993 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤

  • @thorangla2853
    @thorangla28534 ай бұрын

    Great video Tommy. Id live to see you hit Argentina again. The people are really going through it now and it would be great to watch you sharing the streetview of what life is like there now. Bon voyage.

  • @thorangla2853

    @thorangla2853

    4 ай бұрын

    First Rimbaud reference I've ever seen on KZread. Bravo

  • @SabbaticalTommy

    @SabbaticalTommy

    3 ай бұрын

    Sadly “going through it” is the never ending story of Argentina. But I should go back..

  • @paulbklyn4742
    @paulbklyn47424 ай бұрын

    Great Video Tom, you have more guts than me. Keep up the great work.

  • @wintabelaytesema3242
    @wintabelaytesema32422 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot. At the list, the world can see a bit of truth! I feel sorry, I didn't know your channel before. Thanks a lot for showing my own country openly. Vielen Dank

  • @aarancole9296
    @aarancole92963 ай бұрын

    Love the place and the vlog keep it up can’t wait for next one

  • @tina-mariecrocker5687
    @tina-mariecrocker56873 ай бұрын

    You are one of the few vloggers who actually makes videos that matter❤

  • @garykapuscinski8273
    @garykapuscinski82733 ай бұрын

    This blog felt rushed but I adored it bro this could of been 2 part to 4 part series keep safe always

  • @moretriflenowplz1837
    @moretriflenowplz18373 ай бұрын

    Certainly a different view than I thought it would have been. People like you really are a treasure to these nations you visit.

  • @melest5645
    @melest56453 ай бұрын

    Very well put together video ...thx for ur hard work

  • @destawadugna8991
    @destawadugna89914 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your way of messaging for unity of 🇪🇹

  • @solacemusic242
    @solacemusic2424 ай бұрын

    As with so many conflicts, it is the government, not the people. In Ethiopia, whomever is in charge (Tigrayan, Amhara, Oromo) the others feel (rightly or not) they are not represented and are being oppressed. When we were in Addis in 2012, an Amhara person we know had a small business but left for USA because of (perceived or otherwise) discrimination and lost his business. We were in Mekelle for 2 days. We had a lovely group of people we were staying with who took us around the town. Most had almost nothing, but always a smile by the Tigrayans. We left our hearts there and hopefully will go back someday. But it is difficult to travel with the uncertainty. Thank you for going there and filming a part of that breathtakingly beautiful, complex and amazing country and its people. Their story is, as you say, going unnoticed by virtually everyone except those whose hearts are broken by the turmoil. Praying for peace there...

  • @rohayeha

    @rohayeha

    4 ай бұрын

    The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @Tefera-hf8fw

    @Tefera-hf8fw

    3 ай бұрын

    The news of the war was at the top of all international news media plus UN.

  • @eddiecovell7572
    @eddiecovell75723 ай бұрын

    Joined patreon i like my guy he is definitely has me interested more into history/places i wouldn't think of learning about and i Thank you for that😊

  • @Dundee616
    @Dundee6163 ай бұрын

    I loved how you concluded your video

  • @habeshaboss
    @habeshaboss4 ай бұрын

    *Tigray are very beautiful nice People. I Love Tigrayan and i Wish nothing but the best for my beloved neighbors. 🇪🇷🤝❤️💛*

  • @loyalbelieve6954

    @loyalbelieve6954

    3 ай бұрын

    Tell that to amharay who stole everything during the genocide

  • @habeshaboss

    @habeshaboss

    3 ай бұрын

    @mt5661 *First Off you arent Tigrayan or Eritrean why do you Come under my comment? you are Amhara so you dont have nothing to do with Axumites coins... ✌️*

  • @jhonywalker1168

    @jhonywalker1168

    3 ай бұрын

    we Tigrayans wish you the best i don't want bad thing to happen to Eritrea even if Eritrean soldiers did bad thing in Tigray.

  • @eddx5758

    @eddx5758

    3 ай бұрын

    @@habeshabossdo you hate Amhara people

  • @habeshaboss

    @habeshaboss

    3 ай бұрын

    @eddx5758 *No but i dont Like those People who Take Land of Others act Like is theirs. welkayt humera tsegede raya all is Tigray !*

  • @FarisZehara-tr7jp
    @FarisZehara-tr7jp3 ай бұрын

    Wow what a great content you really did good job. Love from Ethiopia ❤🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @deirdrenugent1887
    @deirdrenugent18872 ай бұрын

    Thanks for highlighting

  • @DWillBurnIt
    @DWillBurnIt3 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your time my friend, was cool to see a potential spot the arch of the covenant is ✌🏽 Safe travels, I look forward to the next video. God Bless you bro

  • @user-gl7hs3vq7z
    @user-gl7hs3vq7z3 ай бұрын

    Hi Tommy my name is tsegabrhan and I'm from tigray still serving my country as TDF. thanks for showing the world the truth

  • @SailProMarina
    @SailProMarina3 ай бұрын

    Man I LOVE your videos and the way you interact with the locals in the places you visit. I would love to work for/with you and be your Cameraman and film crew ,,,, Keep on keeping on brother, because I learn so much from what you post and do. Sincerely.... Thanks.

  • @dgilvani
    @dgilvani3 ай бұрын

    Wow! Great video. Thank you 🙏

  • @MrShanebizzle
    @MrShanebizzle3 ай бұрын

    Your channel is awesome man. You do excellent work bro. Thanks for all the top notch content brotha

  • @matthewbaxter358
    @matthewbaxter3584 ай бұрын

    You’re so great man keep it up!!

  • @annemariedavidson8094
    @annemariedavidson80943 ай бұрын

    Tigray must prevail and justice ⚖️ must be served ⚖️

  • @Awesome-colors.
    @Awesome-colors.3 ай бұрын

    You are a great person. Thank you for all you positive explanations and advice to all my fellow Ethiopians to unit.