Before reading the biography of dr. Abiy Ahmed, I thought the main reason for his admitting the use of torture and state terrorism was to gain public attention, support, and trust, to prove his sincerity about changes in Ethiopia. Also, to gain soft power and increase the possibility of getting reelected. According to Britannica, Abiy fought against the Derg (Dergue) regime, which ruled Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991. After becoming Prime Minister, he released thousands of political prisoners in his first year and removed some opposition groups from the government's list of organizations deemed terrorist groups. Abiy started working immediately to make significant reforms to advance the democratic system, enhance the economy, and resolve the country's protracted border dispute with Eritrea. To end the more than 30 years of conflict in the Ogaden region, he later signed a peace accord with one of the tribes. The new government formed by Abiy was notable for its reduced size and the number of women he appointed, making it the first gender-balanced cabinet in the nation (Britannica, 2019). One of the main reasons for his admission of state terror is that he wanted to tell the people that the government was wrong but admitted its mistakes and was ready to change. Perhaps this is him proving the beginning of a new era where truth, freedom, and peace will triumph. But still, there is one reason for my incomplete trust in him - why didn't he talk about this before his appointment? Was he waiting for the right time, or was he afraid of being killed, thus changing nothing? Was it his plan?