As dissatisfaction grows, Samayawi Party stages big demonstrations in Addis

June 2, 2013

Ethiopia’s Smayawi (Blue) Party staged several demonstrations in Addis Ababa today, June 2, 2013.  Demonstrations were held in Arat Kilo, Piassa,  Tewodros Adebabay and Ethio-Cuba Adebabay.  The demonstrators waved placards that demanded justice and freedom.   They also chanted  “Ethiopia Hagerachin” — the famous nationalist rallying cry that translates to “Ethiopia, Our Country”.

In what appears to be a major challenge to the the regime, Muslims and Christians joined forces, rejecting the ruling party’s divide and rule manipulations.

 

Please click on link below for a video of the demonstration.

Ethiopians demonstrate in Addis

 

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For more pictures of the demonstrations, please go to the link below

Additional photos of demonstrations