Col. Abebe Geresu's arrest is a slap in the face by the Eritrean government against all pro-unity Ethiopians, and the only beneficiary of this act is Woyanne. I cannot dismiss the arrest of Abebe Geresu as the act of some crazed colonel in the Eritrean military any more. If that is the case, it means that there is no central government in Eritrea. I'm terribly disappointed because I really believed that the Eritrean government wanted genuine relationship with Ethiopian opposition groups.

ምከረው ምከረው እምቢ ካለ መከራ ይምከረው።

Let this be a lesson. There is noting positive will ever come out of Eritrea when it comes to supporting a united Ethiopian fronts. ድሮም ኢትዮዺያን ለመገንጠል የቆሙትን ለመደገፍ ነው የተነሱት

Col. Abebe Geresu's arrest is a slap in the face by the Eritrean government against all pro-unity Ethiopians, and the only beneficiary of this act is Woyanne. I cannot dismiss the arrest of Abebe Geresu as the act of some crazed colonel in the Eritrean military any more. If that is the case, it means that there is no central government in Eritrea. I'm terribly disappointed because I really believed that the Eritrean government wanted genuine relationship with Ethiopian opposition groups.

Elias, you should know that nothing is executed without the knowledge of Essayas. We all know that Shabia is the enemy. Shaba wants Ethiopia to be partitioned into pieces. That is why Shabia is arming and working for the liberation of Ogaden. Shabia hates to see a strong and United Ethiopia. Because, see what is going on now.. when Ethiopia is strong shabia gets weak and viceversa. From the get go you should never be duped by Shabia propaganda of 'united Ethiopia' . They wanted to [deleted] up oppositions money and resources. To me I see no difference between weyane and shabia. They are both created to destroy Ethiopia and they are doing what they wanted to do. The reason Ethiopia stay strong and united is not because of weyane.. its by the grace of God, we the people of Ethiopia are very adamant and God fearing people. WE have a promise that we will not fail, of course we will come strong and we will have a strong and God fearing leader soon. My only suggestion to you is break the silence and expose Shabia. You are like an insider, you know them, you went to Eritrea and met the so called president, but after all that promise he betrayed the oppositions and especially those pro Unity Ethiopians. You need to speak up for the two gentlemen who are suffering under shabia. Think about it, these individuals may expect that you and I would press the shabian regime to release them.. they are expecting that from you and I. You should come out and condemn shabia , trust me you can mobilize and convince many pro Unity Ethiopians, because I believe that you can still make a difference in our politics.

Col. Abebe Geresu's arrest is a slap in the face by the Eritrean government against all pro-unity Ethiopians, and the only beneficiary of this act is Woyanne. I cannot dismiss the arrest of Abebe Geresu as the act of some crazed colonel in the Eritrean military any more. If that is the case, it means that there is no central government in Eritrea. I'm terribly disappointed because I really believed that the Eritrean government wanted genuine relationship with Ethiopian opposition groups.

Elias, you should know that nothing is executed without the knowledge of Essayas. We all know that Shabia is the enemy. Shaba wants Ethiopia to be partitioned into pieces. That is why Shabia is arming and working for the liberation of Ogaden. Shabia hates to see a strong and United Ethiopia. Because, see what is going on now.. when Ethiopia is strong shabia gets weak and viceversa. From the get go you should never be duped by Shabia propaganda of 'united Ethiopia' . They wanted to [deleted] up oppositions money and resources. To me I see no difference between weyane and shabia. They are both created to destroy Ethiopia and they are doing what they wanted to do. The reason Ethiopia stay strong and united is not because of weyane.. its by the grace of God, we the people of Ethiopia are very adamant and God fearing people. WE have a promise that we will not fail, of course we will come strong and we will have a strong and God fearing leader soon. My only suggestion to you is break the silence and expose Shabia. You are like an insider, you know them, you went to Eritrea and met the so called president, but after all that promise he betrayed the oppositions and especially those pro Unity Ethiopians. You need to speak up for the two gentlemen who are suffering under shabia. Think about it, these individuals may expect that you and I would press the shabian regime to release them.. they are expecting that from you and I. You should come out and condemn shabia , trust me you can mobilize and convince many pro Unity Ethiopians, because I believe that you can still make a difference in our politics.

I agree with you. Only a fool doesn't change his mind in the face of reality. How many betrayals does Elias have to see before he calls a spade a spade?

[elias]

I have no words to express my disappointment. Abebe is a patriotic Ethiopia to his bone. I spent a lot of hours with him listening to his vision for Ethiopia. He detested ethnic politics and was full of hope after he, Col. Tadesse and others formed Tinsae Ethiopia. He is sociable, funny and friendly to every one. The news of his arrest really crushed me. I hope the Eritrean government will reconsider this senseless act and release him. I don't want to condemn the Eritrean government yet, because many Eritreans who support the government have expressed to me their outrage over the arrest. Their explanation is that this is done to sabotage the government by seemingly loyal military officers who are actually working undercover for Woyanne, and Isaias doesn't know about it yet. I hope they are right, but I heard Isaias is a smart man, so how can he and his advisers fail to see the political damage Abebe's arrest will cause. It is impossible for any self-respecting Ethiopian to work with Eritrean government while patriotic Ethiopians are hunted down and made to disappear without a trace by Eritrean security.

I have no words to express my disappointment. Abebe is a patriotic Ethiopia to his bone. I spent a lot of hours with him listening to his vision for Ethiopia. He detested ethnic politics and was full of hope after he, Col. Tadesse and others formed Tinsae Ethiopia. He is sociable, funny and friendly to every one. The news of his arrest really crushed me. I hope the Eritrean government will reconsider this senseless act and release him.

Elias,
why are you afraid of Isayas? You don't back-down whenever Woyanne arrests patriotic Ethiopians, but whenever shabia does the same, you are very selective with the choice of words you use. Do you have a different standard for shabia abusing patriotic Ethiopians?

elias,

it could be that the colonel was found to be woyane agent. how do you know for a fact that he was arrested for his pro unity stand?

elias,

it could be that the colonel was found to be woyane agent. how do you know for a fact that he was killed for his pro unity stand?

Eden,
who got killed?

arrested, sorry

where are the hgdef mendefs who cheered elias when he called their big men person of the year. don't you feel a little obligated to kind of reply to elias as a good will for what he has done for you over the years? what a shameful partners you have elias. i feel sorry for you right now i swear.