When Tears Aren't Dry: Political Disillusionment and Media Avoidance in Post-Conflict Tigray

When Tears Aren't Dry: Political Disillusionment and Media Avoidance in Post-Conflict Tigray By: Mengistu Gebremedhin, PhD student in the Department of Anthropology, Mekelle University During my fieldwork in Aynalem, Tigray, exploring media consumption and political trust in a region recovering from devastating conflict, I anticipated finding individuals who avidly seek out information. Yet, one encounter changed my view. A week into my research, at a bustling Aynalem drinking house, my loca...