Amhara

  Reclaiming Truth: The Engineered Narrative of Wolkait and Raya The assertion that Wolkait and Raya are "historically Tigray" ignores centuries of administrative, cultural, and demographic reality. These territories were part of the Amhara provinces of Begemder and Wollo for generations—well before the 1991 boundary changes imposed by the TPLF-led regime. This isn't just a technical shift; it was an engineered redefinition of identity. Following the TPLF’s rise to power, these regions experienced a systematic campaign to erase Amhara heritage: Amharic was banned in schools , courts, and public offices. Residents were punished for identifying as Amhara . Tigrinya place names replaced longstanding Amharic ones. Amharas were displaced , and Tigrayan settlers resettled , shifting demographics under state patronage. Cultural symbols , music, and even traditional attire linked to Amhara identity were prohibited. Calling Wolkait and Raya “historically Tigray” based on post-199...