Secretary General of a major Ethiopian opposition party, Ginbot 7 Movement for Freedom and Justice is currently on a working visit in Asmara, Eritrea.
During his visit, Ginbot 7 Secretary General Andargachew held talks with high-level Eritrean government officials, leaders of the Ethiopian People’s Patriotic Front (EPPF), and officials of other opposition groups, according to Ethiopian Review sources inside Ginbot 7.
Ato Andargachew’s visit followed Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki’s ground-breaking interview with Ethiopian Review and eppfOnline.org earlier this month.
Ginbot 7′s discussion with EPPF included how to forge a broad-based alliance comprised of all the Ethiopian armed resistance groups.
Additionally, Ginbot 7 hopes to setup a temporary headquarters in Asmara, sources informed Ethiopian Review.
Ato Andargachew’s trip could also pave the way for Ginbot 7 chairman and the legitimately elected mayor of Addis Ababa, Dr Berhanu Nega, to travel to Asmara soon.
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Andargachew Tsige should also organize a public meeting for Ethiopians in Asmara, upon the arrival of Dr. Birhanu Nega. Just a continuation of the public meeting that are, currently, going on in Europe.
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May 28th, 2009 at 8:16 PM
All Ethiopians, now the relationship with Eritrea is heading in the right direction and I would like to warn you not just from weyane propoganda but from those who are fifth columnists… those are in opposition groups and they even have radio espousing opposition themes but they will preach against the rapprochement with Eritrea by citing Eritrea’s war for independence and by making us live in the past… those are more potent than the sworn weyanes… they have done it before and lets not let them achieve their objectives of destructing us again… mind those are people who claim that Ethiopians could wage armed struggle without relying on any outside support and when they get approached how… they don’t have an answer. So lets not get destructed by those fifth columnist..
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May 28th, 2009 at 8:54 PM
I, Tazabi, today for the first time am starting to like G7. I had this doubt that the G7 are not committed to the armed straggle. GOOD NEWS FOR ALL OF US — ARBEGNOCH. Now we have brothers to share with. Go EPPF!
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May 28th, 2009 at 10:30 PM
This is the wisest move ever made in the Ethiopian opposition. WE have been asking for the guns to go to the real challenge of the day. Fighting the real fight against the ethno-fascist woyane. We support Andy! GO G7 WE ARE WITH YOU. VIVA EPPF! VIVA G7!
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May 28th, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Way to go elias, thanks for your hardwork
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May 28th, 2009 at 11:26 PM
ELELELE I AM HAPPY TODAY. LONG LIVE ETHIOPIA
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May 28th, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Hello ER!!!
Hope this is the right move for G7 after a wise effort by you. We want to see such brave and courageus action to librate our motherland soon. Thank you Elias
Tadele, USA
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Hello ER!!!
Hope this is the right move for G7 after a wise effort by you. We want to see such brave and courageus action to librate our motherland soon. Thank you Elias.
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Woyane ahun abekalet kengedih wediya mewcha kedadawen yefeleg ena wede Dedebit guzowen yamechache
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May 29th, 2009 at 1:56 AM
woyane aketemelet bekaw wede Dedebit mehegaw legemer yekerew gize acher new
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May 29th, 2009 at 2:01 AM
I feel the refreshing fragrance of mother Ethiopia through this good news. we shall prevail and crush woyane. Thanks to all of you who are making my return smooth. The beginning determines the end.
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May 29th, 2009 at 2:11 AM
i hope this opportunity will open other group’s eyes
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May 29th, 2009 at 2:18 AM
LONG LIVE G-7
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:23 AM
Good start for Ginbot 7, and the right track to get rid of Woyanes. I can see how Woyanes start to shake when they heard the name SHABIA or Isaiyas. Well done Andargachew.
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:15 AM
Please, G7s You have to solve the disintegration of idea with those who have different goals from you, like with OLF, ONLF, and etc. Because I learned more from last election. That time, if Kinjit and Hibret had done a strong discussion and aggreement secretely, Woyane would have never get a chance to continue its false government structure. Again please, before starting any action create alliances with strong bondage on common agenda. If you do like that we will go 50% of the struggle to get rid of this gangreen(offensive and rotten flesh)- woyane.
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:45 AM
This is a bold move. Whether we like it or not we got to work with Eritrea if we believe in armed struggle to topple down the tribalist dictator in Addis. Eritrea could be the best military outlet and base to launch militray operations.The other thing G7 should work hard to forge a relationship with EPPF as EPPF has already commenced armed struggle. In regards to Eritrea G7 leaders need to consider th mutual benefits of the two countries.
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May 29th, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Wonderful news. It is a success for Ethiopians and worst nightmare to Meles/TPLF. Now the Ethiopian people struggle started forming an excellent stable shape to bring down this racist/ fascist Woyane/ Zenawi regime. All oppressed people of our country must unite, support and stand with Ginbot 7 & EPPF NOW. Praise to Elias Kifle, G7, EPPF. Long Live normal relationship with Eritrea!
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May 29th, 2009 at 5:45 AM
what a smart move
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May 29th, 2009 at 7:00 AM
The ethno-fascists and their beneficiaries are receiving the news of the visit of the secretary of Ginbot7 to Asmara,with anxiety and fear. The ethno-fascists who have descended from the barren and stony Tigray and feeding on Ethiopia like locusts, know that a force or poison is in the making to eradicate them from Ethiopia. The regime of the ethno-fascist, Meles Zenawi is besieged on all sides and will crumble soon. Ethiopians should concentrate on and support the struggle against ethno-fascism in all the ways they can. The struggle against ethno-fascism is a liberation struggle which should rally all the country loving and genuine Ethiopians.
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May 29th, 2009 at 7:11 AM
I see the Ethiopian hero Elias Kifle both as a nationalist journalist and fighter for his country. Genuine Ethiopians whose hearts are bleeding for their country which is being pillaged by the ethno-fascists and facing gradual death, should commend and hail ato Elias Kifle for his courage and selfless satnd for his country and people. All his efforts and sacrifices are beginning to bear fruit and I hope that his laudable contributions to the abolition of ethno-fascism in Ethiopia will continue.
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May 29th, 2009 at 7:18 AM
President Isaias Afewerki is an honest and sincere person who is known to speak his mind. Unlike the ethno-fascist Meles Zenawi who throws out hundreds of lies per hour, Isaias is a person of integrity with consistent and principled stands on critical issues. There are many Ethiopians who question and suspect the motives of those opposition forces seeking the support of the regime in Eritrrea. The propaganda of the ethno-fascists is also concentrating on fueling up this suspicion and scepticism among Ethiopians. However, Ethiopians are very well aware of the motives of the ethno-fascists in condemning and opposing the possible role of Isaias in suporting the anti-fascist struggle of Ethiopians. Though he has hurt Ethiopia through creating, arming and empowering his ethno-fascist Tigrayan wing the TPLF in Ethiopia, his current support should be welcomed. The reality is that Eritrea is the only place in the region where Ethiopains are having safe haven at the moment. The arms of the ethno-fascist regime of Meles Zenawi are reaching Djibouti, Kenya, and Sudan which have close cooperation with Meles Zenawi. The finding of a staging ground for any force of resistance against the devastating, discriminating and repressive Ethno-fascist rule of Meles Zenawi, is a positive development and should be used effectively and efficiently.
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May 29th, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Elias has touched our hearts! He deserves our deepest gratitude for singlehandedly starting the Ethio-Eritrean rapprochement. The only group that should be left out from this coming together of brothers is the woyane.
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May 29th, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Well let’s see the outcome. Ethiopia must be united and this move would be pièce de résistance. If we see ourselves as the defender of all Ethiopians and are honest, all we need is to be one and take the necessary measure against the cancer of Ethiopia. Why do we need 10 organizations for one target? We have to work together and G7 is doing a wise move and i hope it will go beyond that.
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May 29th, 2009 at 9:52 AM
What a dumb move!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Hope this G-7 move is with a lot of caution, since historically we have complicated problems with Eritrea. The fight for freedom must be led and done by Ethiopians without external influence. Our main struggle field should be in Ethiopia. But, we may seek support from others, with out precondition. I believe the G-7 leadership has learned from past mistakes done by Ethiopian oppositions and lead us to victory. We need to support them by concert participation! Go Go G-7!
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
i am soooooooooooooooooooooo glad that g-7 followes the mission of EPPF.
AND WE ALL ARE WITH YOU FOR ANY THINGS
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:18 AM
The end of the tribal junta from adwa is approaching faster than ever. yes its demise is just on the corner. Aigaforum the mouth piece of the thugs from tigray has already let its panic alarm off. aiga is now screaming its chest out to label the honorable G7 leader Berhanu Nega a terrorist along side the Somalian Aweys, unfortunately Jendaye Freezer is not in office to back the tribal junta in Addis.
Long Live Eritrea! Long Live Ethiopia!
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Selam All
Even though I am not against G-7 ‘s Right to take any measure relevant to its policies the disclosure made by ER is tacticaly false. If the disclosure is made by the full consent of G-7. But Elias has every professional right to bring any breaking news to its readers. My problem here is the role now Elias is playing is beyond journalistic interest . I think by any ploitical measurement the disclosure hat its own great demerits and merits. Please Learn from our past mistakes and ready to work as wise as possible.
Why we forget Muya Belib Wogenoch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any way thanks Elias !
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I can see now how the weyane village is shaking! Now the likes of BENN (al amudi first) and others what are you going to say again?
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:47 AM
This is the best move and timely for Ginbot7.
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:48 AM
it’s bigning not the victory !! We have to support and be with Ginbot 7 to enjoy the Victory * Real Democracy in Ethiopia *
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:52 AM
When I read the news of Ginbot 7 move to Asmara, I felt as if I was re-born…some deep feeling run down through my spine…After all the best time to fight woyanne was 18 years ago and the second best time is now…just now..
Hats-off Elias for paving the way…
COOL_BEING
VIRGINIA
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Folks: Wayane is either very frightened and busy arranging that it’s EMPIRE MIGHT STRIKE BACK against the “MOVE” or vey glad to have been forced by the “MOVE” with its hands tied behind its back and its wings forcefully clipped and brought to the final negotiation table for surrender or convergence, where Eritreans are ivited back inorder to jointly develope each horn member states as well as the entire horn.
With a new broad based genuine unity that perfectly satisfies all major parties coupled with highly uncompromising and determined united “MOVE” the opposition will definitely achieve its goals within a very short time. That also means creating an island of peace and prosperity in the whole that wretched horn and its individual communities.
Old habits, old methods, old thinkings, old divisions and acting as a cunning fox dressed in sheep skins that have brough the TPLF to power and still fimily keeping them in power needs to be avoided inorder to go forwards from a clean and clear table. It must be a new era of genuine give and take in a way that reflects practical realities and grievances on the ground. :)
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May 29th, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Elias, there is a simple methodology on how to measure the success rate in a struggle against weyanes, and that is to measure on how they respond to an action. Elias’s interview was a success all around and weyanes from Addis Abeba to paltalks, ethiofirsts and embasises are running around to control the damage created. well done Elias. Well done. Look how one man can get weyanes collide against a wall like a drunk chicken!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:02 PM
It is the beginning and not the end! The march to liberation and our struggle continues!
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Ginbot 7 needed to take this step long time ago. The criminals in Addis Ababa, Meles and his gangs, the only language they understand is the sounds of the gun. ONLF and OLF undersood this long time ago and responded in accordance. With this visit, Gimbot 7 must work on bringing together all other armed opposition, to make easy the removal of the criminal gangs in Addis.
Down criminal gangs in Addis.
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:37 PM
meles zenawi’s rule could crumble soon if all of us irrespective our national defferences forge together and put one thing at time. i do not know… it is better to live each of us by ourselves than ruled by some body we do know, minority.he came in to power not for the sake of us but to keep the interest of the then drought striken kins.after he was appointed by out siders, he kind of liked his status and wanted to remain in power.the assertion for me that he was helped not by the people but someother means that l
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:44 PM
what a big relief! This is the best news i have ever heard since Kinijit won the election in 2005. EPPF and G7 are now starting to talk the language weyane hooligans understand, and that is armed struggle to death! G7 should be teh political wing and EPPF the armed wing of ethiopian people. The stolen voice of ethiopians by TPLF thieves must be returned and all ethiopians must now hold hands and contribute to the struggle to remove once and for all the TPLF gangs.
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May 29th, 2009 at 1:26 PM
WHEN I FIRST HEARD THAT ELIAS WENT TO ER, I THOUGHT THAT WAS A WRONG MOVE. HOWEVER, IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO TRY SOMETHING THAN JUST SITTING AND TALK BECAUSE DREAM WITHOUT ACTION DOESN’T BRING ANY SOLUTION TO OUR PPL. MAKE SURE THAT THE ACTION WE ARE TAKING HAS TO BE A CALCULATED ONE, WE DON’T WANT TO LOSE THE PEOPL’S TRUST AGAIN. THE REASON WHY I SAID THAT IS BECAUSE I TALKED TO A LOT OF PPL IN ADDIS OVER THE PHONE IF THEY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE G7 AND OTHER OPPOSITION PARTIES MISSION, AND THEY SAID THAT THEY DON’T TRUST NONE OF THEM BECAUSE THEY CHEATED THE ETHIOPIAN PPL, I ASKED THEM HOW, BUT THEY DIDN’T HAVE THE ANSWER. I TOLD THEM THAT I WILL SEND THEM SOME PRINT OUTS ABOUT THE G7 MISSIONS. I DID THAT. NOW, THEY ARE MORE CONVINCED THAT THEY WERE BEFORE. TO CONCLUDE, LET’S MAKE SURE THAT THE PPL OF ETHIOPIA KNOW YOU VERY WELL BECAUSE ANY STRUGLE WITHOUT THE PPL’S SUPPORT IS LIKE BUILDING A MANSION ON A SAND. GOOD JOB ELIAS, G7, AND OTHERS WHO NEED OUR PPL TO LIVE IN A WAY THAT THEY HAVE BEEN DREAMED OF.
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May 29th, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Good starting G7!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Yechalal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 1:47 PM
This move is long overdue and some of us have been advocating it for sometime now.
But some quarters of Ethiopian community lacked the strategic thinking and were trapped in the idea that anything that has to do with Eritrea was bad and is a red line that no Ethiopian should ever even contemplate let alone cross it. And, of course, the Woyane exploited them to the fullest for their own survival.
Woyane made Ethiopia a huge prison where they can easily monitor and take pre-emptive action against any potential political opposition group. It is, therfore, not only obvious but necessary to seek help from outside and establish temporary safe base where one can organize and from which initiate initial operations.
Let us hope that for the last eighteen years, we learned enough to understand that in Ethiopia change can only come though armed struggle and for that we need others’ help and safe base that once strong enough we can relocate into Ethiopia. Let us also understand that it is futile to entertain that peaceful opposition will somehow bear the fruit of achieving democracy and justice in Ethiopia. There simply is no space for peaceful dialogue in Melez’s world and Ethiopia and judge Birtukan and others are good examples. Peaceful activities resulted only in extending TPLF’s rule, more victimization of innocent Ethiopians and yes delayed the inevitable armed struggle.
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May 29th, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Is this why Meles does allow the Eritreans to return to Ethiopia?
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May 29th, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Let it be PEACE, HARMONY, RESPECT, INNOVATIVE, AND ABOVE ALL TRUST be establish and reestablish among the people of Ethio-Eritrea, Somalia, Djoubiti, Sudan and the rest of Africa. What the horn of Africa need is not FOOD AID, US AID, MILITARY HARDWARE, OR TERRORISTS A CHANCE FOR PEACE SO WE CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN MATTERS. Let Legesse/Abebe/Melesse and his cohorts rott in the prisons they built. More than any other time I feel so optimistic there will be a peaceful co-existence betwee the people of Ethio-Eritrea ones those sophisticated slaves and butchers of Ethiopia are eradicated from the face of the planet!
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May 29th, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Good Job!
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:05 PM
This is a great move because Eritrea is the only nation that has so far recognized the plight of Ethiopians under the tribalist Woyannie regime. Not the USA or the European Union, not even the African Union with its offices nor far from the Meskel Square where thousands of Ethiopians have been massacred in the LAST 18 years by the tribalists have tried to speak for Ethiopians.
If Woyannies keep on doing what they did in the 18 years, do we have any choice? We had tried all the peaceful and democratic means for our rights but the evil Woyannies keep on changing the rules by kicking us on our faces. The only nation which can support our just struggle are the Eritreans. We need logistic support, base or front, training camp, radio and TV broadcasts, medical support to our patriots, passports and many more … Only Eritrea can provide all this support.
This also gives us the opportunity to mend the Ethiopian-Eritrean bridge for full unity in the future.
I commend Gimbot 7 for a job well done. Woyannie’s should go by any means necessary.
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Let’s have a big convention in DC to support EPPF and G7. We have to invite all Eritrean to our convention to learn from each other how to get rid of WOYANE.
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:16 PM
As an activist of the Ogaden National Liberation Front I have eye-witnessed efforts done by the heroic and iconic leader Issayas Afeworki for giving not only trainings to people of oppressed nationalities from Oromia and Ogadenia but also assist those who would like to bring change in the current regime of Ethiopia. Indeed President Isayas has demonstrated that he is a great friend of the Horn by his unlimited support not only to ONLF, EPPF and Ginbot-7.
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:17 PM
To all Ethiopian how long can we let the Weyane fool us? No change will come from the sky unless we search for I, t fight for it and die for it. My question to the Weyane thugs
How did the Weyane got to Minelik palace in the first place? The answer is through Eritrea. If it is good for the Weyene it must be good for the Ethiopian people.
Today is my happiest Day cause today is the true beginning of for struggle of Ginbot 7. Weyane Aiga you can cry hard and eat your heart out because this is the begging of your end . Elias you are Ethiopian Hero your struggle is bearing a fruit.
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:23 PM
It is a smart move. it should have been done long time a go.
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:24 PM
It is a bold and positive move forward. But care should also be taken as another saying also goes, “blood pulls more than horse rein” Meles has got Eritrean blood. If this working together could hold long, I am sure it would be the strongest cause for the fall of the seemingly impenetrable tyrant regime.
Long live Ethiopia and God’s blessing be upon Ginbot 7. Even if it may seem illusive, victory for the cause of Ginbot 7 will be fruitful, because it is for the good of the people. Viva G7
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Mr. Elias, you started all this long time a go and against all adds. You guided us to the light. Your job just started and you need an office in Asmara. We need to hear it from you what is happening in Asmara. I hope G7 will do the right thing and create a government among all opposition groups. That is the only way to unite Ethiopia. Just a thought! Go G7! Cheers!
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:32 PM
I have been waiting for this moment guys! they say strike the iron when it is hot. we should not miss a second chance guys. it is time to consolidate and wage something practical as our elect mayor said. for that mater we have all the resources if we believe in it, name it, brave air force pilots, army officers and thousands of civilians who are contributing in Europe and America.
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:46 PM
elelelellllllll bravo Dr. Berhanu. smart ethiopian. really educated man. i am proud with your movement!
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Dear Ethiopians,
The struggle for freedom and justice is going well. It is on the right track. Please let’s learn from past mistakes.
Eliays Kifle: To be honest with you, I was very sad about you in your activities during the CUD times. I was not happy when you pin-point opposition political figures and attacked them in the past. Because I beleived that has benefited the woyanes too much. But I forgot everything by your current moves. You are doing great job. For me, you are now a true freedom fighter and professional journalsit. The struggle for freedom and justice expects a lot from you now and in the future. Even your body language, when interviewing Isayas, prooved me your commitment to the struggle. You proved yourself.
I kindly propose the following to fellow citezens who wants to see changes in Ethiopia.
1. Respect Erirtreans and their casue. Our fathers and forefathers did a lot of good things and I am proud of them. But they made a big mistake which resulted the separation of Eritrea from Ethiopia. So, we have to inherit it silently. It is a hard fact and we must swallow it. We have to forget the past and be ready to work with Eritreans specially President Isayas Afeworki. Those of you who are participating in or leading fragmented struggles, writers, radio hosts, etc…, please stop talking against Eritrea or Shabia. THE PAST IS PASSED. Learn to live the present and the future. Look Europeans and Americans. They passed through lot of wars but now they are fully integrated. And the cooperation with Eritrea should be uttered genuinely. Look how Isayas gave us a confidence to trust him. We have to give Eritreans a confidence so that they can trust us too. Never generalize. We have to widen our heart and mind.
2. Always we have to deferrenciate between Woyane and the people of Tigray. All woyanes are Tigres but all Tigres are not woyanes. The people of Tigray are woyanes not by choice but imposition. Imposition in both approaches: Remember the CARROT AND STICK approach of management. So, make sure they know we love them, we are not their threats. We have to make them trust us by working hard genuinely. They are hostages by Woyane. I know this is a very hard job to accomplish but we have to practice it consistently and genuinely regardless of the result.
3. No more negotiation with Woyane/TPLF. No more professor Issacc Ephrem and the likes. No more diplomacy with Woyane. They are deceivers. Their deceiving power has been elevated too much. They are corrupt and they are shamless. Do we know that they give money to key personalities from all citizens of the world just for their political gain? So, opening door to negotiation means ready to be deceived. In the past 18 years or before, can you tell me when woyane had given-up a fraction of its interest for the sake of negotiation? The Woyane/TPLF group is greedy, full of hate, uncivilized, arrogant, selfish,etc. Meles zenawi is admired by many as an intelectual? You can call me whatever you want but he is the most stupid one. Do we know that he buys expensive advisors and use them in all his economic speeches and writings? he is copying and pasting in most of the cases.
4. Ginbot-7, EPPF and others: you have to go fast. This is the time. A day shouldn’t pass. But please designe secret moves for some sensitive issues. Action should come first. When froming coalition, please take the maximum care. Remember CUD. Never and ever engage yourself in antagonistic moves with other opposition groups. Never say something bad against other opposition parties.
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May 29th, 2009 at 5:31 PM
As an Oromo Ethiopian, I consider President Isaias and the Eritrean People as the only ally who provided refuge to OLF and Oromos at large during the Woyane occupation of Oromia and Ethiopia at large. It is time to broaden our alliance with Eritreans in the fight to remove the murderous regime of the ugly Meles and the Tigre thugs in power – United OLF, EPPF, G7, ONLF, and others are the future of the democratic republic of Ethiopia which can live in peace with itself and its neighbors.
At the end of the day, the wealth and treasure of Ethiopia looted by Woyane into building Tigrai can easily be restored to its legitimate owners. Viva President Isaias – we definitely appreciate your principled approach and most of all in your continued effort to destroy Woyane!!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Every thing is on the right way now. So don’t worry about the organizations with the different names of ethnic groups. that is the objective realty in the ground now to organize them selves. Whether you go this way or that way we are all brothers we are all Ethiopians. Let them kick out the “weyane” from every corner that is the priority. At the same time work hard to unit. Don’t give any space for “weyane” “entesaseb afncha simeta aine yalkes” About Eritrea we have to learn same thing today are not like yesterday Eritrea is a state and it needs to leave in peace with Ethiopia.so it is factual or true both countries can get benefit may god bless you Elias!
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May 29th, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Go for it G7!I knew u are the ones!!wish u Success!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 6:02 PM
SINCE EPLF IS THE CRAETER OF TPLF —ITS EPLF WHO CAN DISMANTLE IT—-AS WE ALL KNOW BY NOW-TPLF’s NIGHTMARE IS NO ONE ON EARTH BUT EPLF –NICE MOVE G_7–YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT DIRECTION—THERE IS NO SINGLE NATION ROUND ETHIOPIA,BE IT KENYA OR SUDAN WHO CAN HELP ANY OPPOSITIONS OF THIS BRUTAL MURDEROUR REGIME OF ZENAWI BUT ASMARA
VIVA G_7
ETHIOPIAN PEOPLE WILL BE FREE FROM TPLF ETHNIC APARTHIED
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May 29th, 2009 at 8:24 PM
That is a great news for peace and liberty loving nation, albeit, this is the beginning, every opposition should hone its effort to topple the regime which claim to govern for the coming 100 years,
But this is not only left to few individual, but every body has to contribute its own share, the diaspora by raising funds, and monthly contribution, influencing the politician in US and West, by awaring the people around the injustice and despicable act that is undergoing in every sector of the society.
No matter we are poor but we were very proud people, and appreciate the past regimes in their treatment of all the nationalities even there is some injustice but not institituonlized , education was equal for every individual even though the infrastructure across the country was not appropriately allocated, everybody has given a chance to suceed, we have seen great people from south, afar let alone the major nationalities, you see professors, generals, doctors but now tplf wants to take all opportunity look all the education facilitiy in its region, industries, military , economy , they want everything for themselves, even in the past you will see many oromos , in the field of airforce, than any other, and different nationalities but the woyane uses federal system to exploit the rest of ethiopia.
Poverty does not mean anything but we want to return our freedom and pride back, that is the meaning of ethiopia, where is our example to africa, nothing has been seen like this even in Africa,
This is also a clear warning to the wise tigran elite to come back to their sense , do they think they will live in tigray peacefully after inflicted so much damage,
I know woyane is now shaking but the diaspora should raise all effort to disguise the hidden agenda to the world, while putting enough work to support the struggle at home,
The diaspora also play a good role in forming strong relationship with eritreans so foil the woyane attempt to create animosity by letting eritreans to come and run business, woyane is not a fool they are doing it intentionally but eritreans are not fool, who dare wants to invest all the bad things happen, woyane write a new law to day and erase tomorrow, meles said that we can send anybody if we do not like the color of their eyes, now it is the turn of the woayne to drink their plan which they plan for others, eritreans are not going to be fooled and become the victim, ‘ Besefert kuna mesefer aykerem”- this thing is gone cost not only woyane but the whole tigray- that is the sad thing, some of woyanes could escape with their stolen money, but create a back pain for the rest of tigrayans-why the eritreans hated them so much, the somalis, the amahra, the south , but this is due to Woyane but even though it is too late still there is time to mend what is done!!
peace for the Horn of Africa
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May 29th, 2009 at 9:42 PM
All of you Supported Gibot 7 Which sound greate. Let us remove Wayane criminal Melez from office and put him where he belongs.
ONLF and Ethiopians will talk after removal of wayane regime.
read more ginbot 7 this URL
http://www.ogadennet.com/news.php
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May 30th, 2009 at 3:57 AM
Give way!
Give way, the Amharas are coming; give way, the Oromos are coming; give way, the bad Tegarues are leaving in a great number; and give way, the Ethiopian Patriots and the Ginbot 7 are coming and advancing forward to liberate Ethiopia from its uncalled for confinements for eighteen solid years by the illegitimate Woyanne regime.
It has now become clearer than ever before, and it is well confirmed after Elias Kifle interviewed President Issayas Afeworki in Asmara, that Afeworki fully supports any organization that works to remove the Woyanne regime and restores the unity of Ethiopia.
To have such a country like Eritrea with a formidable and well disciplined army, and at that a veteran one, on our side is a blessing and a victory, not only for Elias Kifle who went extra miles to have such a blessing and cleared the doubts from some Ethiopians who considered Issayas as a number one enemy of Ethiopia, but for Meles Seitanawi (Zenawi) himself that Issayas is a friend of Ethiopia who wishes to establish a strong relationship between the people of the two countries.
Indeed, it is a noble idea that Ginbot 7 has followed the steps Elias Kifle has taken by sending Ginbot 7 Secretary General Andargachew to Asmara and to prepare the way for Dr. Berhanu Nega to have an interview with Issayas Afeworki and perhaps open one head quarter in Asmara.
To have more energy, more strength, and more accomplishments, I believe all the Ethiopian organizations, big or small, known or unknown, must recognize the new head quarter that would be established in the Eritrean soil. We can even put our transitional government in exile in that new head quarter in Asmara.
The advantage of such a head quarter in Asmara is that it will be very close to home, and from there it would be easier to recruit new soldiers from schools, universities, and from other Ethiopian institutions.
I believe when other Ethiopians know that there is a new head quarter in Asmara for the Ethiopian patriots, hundreds of the Woyanne soldiers will abandon their duties to protect Meles Seitanawi and his family and join the transitional government in exile in Asmara.
When Meles Seitanawi sees all his houses at home and abroad are licking and that he could not repair them, he simply deserts them as Mengistu Hale Mariam did before him. He would not have enough time to mend them; he would not have enough soldiers to bring him victory over the mighty army of the Amhara people, the Oromo people, and the Ogaden people trained and supported by the Eritrean veteran army in the city of Asmara.
As I understand from the interview by Elias Kifle and Sheleshe Tilahun, President Issayas Afeworki has made a commitment to help any Ethiopian organization to shelter them as far as their goal is to help Ethiopia remain united. He has clearly said that he has no intention to fragment Ethiopia into different independent states even though the Ethiopian Constitution allows any region to secede.
Elias Kifle, a hard working journalist and a visionary, has opened a great opportunity for all the Ethiopian organizations that are working day and night against their common enemy, Meles Seitanawi, to visit Asmara and express their deep gratitude to President Issayas Afeworki for his unwavering commitment to help them, not to divide them and use them to stand up against each other but to unit them to free their country from the Dictator Meles Seitanawi.
Unlike the Western countries that have refused to stop sending money to the Meles gang squad and allowing them to stay in power, President Issayas, who knows the Ethiopian people very well and who looks like one of them and who speaks their languages, understands what the Ethiopians and the Eritreans need – cooperation, working together, and living in peace without foreign donation. President Issayas recognizes that the West does not want Ethiopia to make a friendly gesture toward Eretria because the West believes that Eritrea supports terrorists against the Western interests in Africa.
The politically well-advanced Issayas Afeworki, however, knows the West’s intention to create division and hatred between Ethiopia and Eritrea and between other African states and that is why he has completely rejected Western donation because he understands it has always a string attached to it.
And what ever the West tries to undermine Issayas’ efforts to help Ethiopia, he will continue encouraging every organization, such as EPPF, Ginbot 7, and others to topple down the Meles regime.
Meles’ propaganda that Issayas’ intention is to annex Tigray to Eritrea, using the Ethiopian Patriots and others is baseless according to Issayas’ statements in the interview. Issayas is here, he believes to tell a history to the next generation that he has been a peace-loving person who wants to live in peace, not only with Ethiopia but with all other Horn Countries also.
In fact, it is Meles Seitanawi, not Issayas Afeworki, who is amassing wealth by robbing the Ethiopian people and investing his wealth and the wealth of his wife on one province only – Mekelle – because he wants Mekelle to secede from the rest of the Ethiopian states and declare himself the absolute ruler of Tigray Abay.
On the other hand, Meles knows he could not declare Tigray as an independent country as far as Eritrea is there and as far as the mighty Oromos and the mighty Amharas are still fighting for the independence of all Ethiopian regions. They will work together under the protection of Issayas Afeworki to prevent the secession of the Tigray province from the rest of the rich Ethiopian provinces.
There will be no cessation as far as all the Ethiopian people understand the value and strength of living together and working together for a common goal – building Ethiopia to be a prosperous country that accommodates all its citizens and treats them equally.
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May 30th, 2009 at 6:47 PM
good move G7 we are with you up to the end.
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Meles and Bereket should hear a shocking news every day.Ginbot 7 and its ally armed forces are now stronger than ever before.I am fully confident that the tyrant Meles regiem is gonna be wiped out sooner than desperately expected.With our strong and mighty hands together we will throw the Meles and Bereket dectator regiem to the hell!! I and a great number of my friends will be alongside Ginbot7.The time to United,strong and prosperous Ethiopia has come!
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July 6th, 2009 at 2:03 AM
Talk, talk, …, talk. You know this let alone the golden Tigrean ppl. Let us meet soon and call Mengistu Hailemariam too. KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
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March 31st, 2012 at 4:03 PM