Oct 4, 2005, 12:10 PM EST
Ethiopian Review

The EPRDF meeting with opposition parties went on the whole day and still continuing. No information is currently available on how the meeting is going… 12:10 PM EST

It’s also reported that the 60-member CUD Central Council will meet tomorrow to decided on whether to enter parliament. CUD rank and file members are urging the CUD Council not to vote for entering the illegal parliament, but there is a concern by many that the majority will vote to enter. The parliament will convene next Sunday, Oct 9… ER,

Oct 4, 2:00 AM EST
Opposition parties will meet with EPRDF Information Minister Bereket Simon this morning. Meles Zenawi will not be present at the meeting. From the CUD side, the discussion agenda will include: 1) the release of political prisoners, and 2) reelection in the 299 contested consistencies. The National Unity Government (NUG) proposal will not be presented by CUD any more. It’s not know why Meles will not participate in the meeting.

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