To the Ethiopian public:
We call on the Ethiopian public to be calm and to not take sides or attack, criticize and stir things up anymore than it is already since we really do not know the full picture yet an such tactics may jeopardize the success of this endeavor, especially if rumors and gossip unfairly destroy one or another of the leaders. These rumors must be checked out before you spread them as they may not be based on any real fact.
To other Ethiopian political and Civic organizations:
We call on you to resolve your own internal problems as well and to find a way to reach out to each other, including the Kinijit because the problem of Ethiopia is beyond ourselves, our ethnic group, our political party, our religion and our region. We hope that all Ethiopian organizations can resolve your differences and then join together with others based on what we can agree on such as human rights, lack of property rights, lack of political representation, a war on poverty and so forth. We can agree on these things. Let us keep above the fray and seek God’s help in pray for our leaders and the direction of our country. May God help us to be people of virtue, love, integrity, compassion and justice.
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“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom…the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness”. James 3:13, 17-18
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Respectfully yours,
Obang Metho
Director of International Advocacy
Anuak Justice Council
Phone: (306) 933-4346
E-Mail: advocacy@anuakjustice.org
Anuak Justice Council website: www.anuakjustice.org.
I would like to sincerely thank brother Obang for his great words. I wish he would be one of the neutral body who must bring Ato Hailu and the rest of the Kinijit delegation.
Keep up the good work bro. Obang and thanks again Elias for you great service to our beloved country.
Garra
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September 23rd, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Well said brother Obang!
But i was personally wishing for a version of this article that has perhaps a summery version or so…no offense or anything.
Otherwise, I think the struggle for democracy and equal rights/justice for ALL Ethiopians would not be the same without Obang Metho’s involvement and help! I encourage you to stay strong and continue the struggle brother, you matter and Ethiopians appreciate your contributions and often amazing leadership and suggestion to others!
You’ve been right all along!
Peace!
A simple Ethiopian person in the diaspora-
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September 23rd, 2007 at 2:24 PM