Monthly Archives: June 2006

OLF affirms its commitment for democracy and Ethiopian unity

Below the full text of a speech given in Paris, France, by OLF’s Dr Shigut Geleta on June 17, 2006.

Thank you Mr. Chairperson for the nice introduction. As the chairperson said, my name is Shigut Geleta, and I am …

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Response to Professor Donald Levine’s article: “Tigrayawinet”

By Fikre Tolossa

Dear Professor Levine:

It seems you are inspiring me these days. Here is another article of mine in response to your latest writing, “Tigrayawinet.” You write:

“Whence the dramatic reversal of Tigrayan sentiment, from champions of historic …

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Tigrayawinet

Getz #7, Part II

By Donald N. Levine

Whence this dramatic reversal of Tigrayan sentiment, from champions of historic Ethiopia to debunkers of its reality? The story begins following the Liberation from Italian rule in 1942. The Tigrayan populace was …

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A comparative analysis of two substitute amendments on HR 4423

By Alemayehu Gebre-Mariam

Over the past several months, there has been much discussion and debate over House Resolution (H.R.) 4423 and the two substitute amendments1 offered by New Jersey representatives Christopher Smith (R) Chairman, House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human …

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The win-win nature of the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy

By Messay Kebede

I would like to add my voice to the ongoing debate and exchange over the creation by some opposition parties of a coalition titled “Alliance for Freedom and Democracy.” The initiative has generated a chain of diverse, …

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The essense of AFD

By Olaana Abboma

AFD (Alliance for Freedom and Democracy) arrived with a bang and took almost everyone by surprise. Its birth had already generated strong reaction among all the stakeholders. Several articles and commentaries were written in this short period …

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AFD is a new reason to celebrate

View on the Formation of the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD)

Obang O. Metho
Anuak Justice Council

There is a new reason to celebrate. Something that was never expected to happen has happened. It has caused a cool, refreshing …

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