In early 1868, the British force seeking King Tewodros surrender came to an agreement in which Kassa Mercha of Tigray would let the British pass through Tigray in exchange for money and weapons. When the British were leaving Ethiopia they rewarded Kassa for his cooperation with artillery, muskets, rifles, and munitions, all worth approximately £500,000. Six months later on 21 January 1872, Kassa of Tigray became the new emperor of Ethiopia, under the name Yohannes IV. Richard Punkhurts

Gerrilijam, you are simply on the behalf of ertrian gov't/Higdef...it is realy shame to talk about ethiopia you are not morally fit...Ertrian journalists and veterans are the eye wittness.but unfortunately no one knows where these inocent people are now living....in which jail .. in ertria there is no free press,no freedom of religion,no constitution,no election....so please don't post nonsense comment on this respected web site ! please! you can't persuade the people of the world ..in this information age!!!no political gain you can achieve...Do your home work please what can you say about: "Some 1300 Eritrean soldiers crossed the borders to Ethiopia over the past 6 months in defiance to massive oppression and ill-military policies they face at home, Sudan Tribune rported on Tuesday citing the Administration of refugees and returnee Affairs"