Ethiopian can not afford a prolonged war.

Ethiopian can not afford a prolonged war.

Ethiopia as the poorest country in the world is dependent on aid. A prolonged war simply depletes its economy. 

It's population which are mostly farmers do not contribute to its economy. Coffe and mostly generous donations from western countries as kept the nation its head above the water.

Thus, the war which is nearing many months is costly needless to say. Although the government may try to indicate otherwise to the latter. Yet,  supporting data and experts have noted repeatedly that the war should be halted immediately.

The reports coming as the effects of the war are far reaching and unprecedented. Its citizens have complained as to sky rocketing prices from breads, oil, milk, onions as well meat. This is a direct effect of the war.

Another aspect that one should look is that, Ethiopia has to buy all its ammunition by dollars. Ethiopia doesn't manufacture any ammunition in particular those heavy bombs which are costly.

The drones are exported from other countries with their expertise. These drones are not cheap to operate and maintain. Since they played a critical role on the war. Ethiopia will continue to be dependent on the drones.

The Ethiopian Soldiers trained to fight in the war are poorly trained and are morally sketchy. Although Ethiopian Soldiers are simply a a use and throw for the government. The Ethiopian Government is heavily dependent on other foreign countries to do its dirty war rather it's own troops. 

So as was the case with Mengistu regime, being dependent millitary equipments to solve a political issue is costly and unattainable. It is unfortunate that the current regime did not learn from the past.