The Eritrean forces are not only humiliated because of their pomposity and disastrous adventure, but severely weakened to a large extent. The Ethiopian Army's military communiqu has declared that fourteen of the twenty four Eritrean divisions are out of action and the rest are damaged, a lot of war materials captured and destroyed. As a result, Lt. General Tsadkn said the Eritreans can not at this particular time mount a major couture-offensive. My personal opinion concurs with that of the Chief of Staff, not only because of the personnel and material captured and destroyed, but also because the recent campaign has taught the Eritreans and the world a lesson about the strength and capability of the Ethiopian Armed forces. In addition to the humiliation, its is a big psychological blow to the Eritrean army as well as their supporters.
Morale is so low that the possibility of launching a counter-offensive has become nil.
I hope that after two years of unnecessary adventure our Region will get the opportunity to re-focus towards development for the welfare of the peoples of Horn of Africa.