Monthly Archives: October 2007

Bertukan-mania spreads throughout Ethiopia

Bertukan Mideksa
Bertukan Mideksa

By kaffa (blogger)
Source: Jimma Times

Even before she comes back to Ethiopia, people all over are talking about Birtukan Medeksa, the CUD vice-President. She has certainly overshadowed the Chairman Hailu Shawel. I am sure the corruption inside …

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Calling Woyanne to account for abuses – The Jewish Daily

By Daniel Hemel
The Jewish Daily

American Jews stand at the forefront of the international campaign to stop the ongoing genocide in Darfur. The coalition of conscience that the Jewish community helped build is pressuring Sudan’s patron, China, to put …

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Up to 90,000 displaced in deadly Mogadishu clashes: UNHCR

NAIROBI (AFP) — Up to 90,000 civilians were displaced in the Somali capital in three days of fighting, the United Nations said Wednesday, as aid groups warned that catastrophe was unfolding in the shattered nation.

The civilians were displaced in …

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Beyonce returns home after a visit with Aba Diabilos

American music superstar Beyonce Knowles returns to the U.S. after a spiritually fulfilling visit with Aba Gebremedhin (formerly Aba Paulos).
Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce with self-appointed pop Aba Gebremedhin (aka Aba Diabilos)
Beyonce with self-appointed, gun-totting
pop Aba Gebremedhin (aka Aba Diabilos)…

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Kinijit leaders will arrive in Toronto on Nov. 1

Kinijit leaders will arrive at the Toronto International Airport tomorrow, Thursday, at 4:00 PM

Kinijit leaders visit Toronto
Kinijit leaders will arrive in Toronto, Nov. 1, 2007…
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Elders report on the dispute in the DC Kideste Mariam Church

This is a report on the mediation efforts between Debre Selam Kideste Mariam Edir and the Washington DC Kidest Maraim Church officials.

A Mediating Committee of Elders that assigned by the Debre Selam Kideste Mariam Edir members presented its 2-month …

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Those who came abroad divided must return home united – NES

Forward with the democratic movement in Ethiopia

Network of Ethiopian Scholars (NES)
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Introduction

We have now in Ethiopia political forces that continue to fight both within the rules of the game set up by the ruling power of the …

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Kinijit Youth League meeting in DC – Sunday, Nov 4

Kinijit Youth League meeting

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Bertukan Mideksa's Oct. 28 speech – a must listen

This is a speech delivered by Kinijit Vice President Bertukan Mideksa on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC to a large gathering of Ethiopians. Click here to listen Speech by Bertukan Mideksa

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Bertukan Mideksa’s Oct. 28 speech – a must listen

This is a speech delivered by Kinijit Vice President Bertukan Mideksa on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC to a large gathering of Ethiopians. Click here to listen Speech by Bertukan Mideksa

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Sellouts in the Woyanne parliament complain

ወደሽ ከተደፋሽ ቢረግጡሽ አይክፋሽ::

PRESS RELEASE
by sellout members of UEDF, CUDP and OFDM who joined the Woyanne rubber stamp parliament

A seemingly biased approach to Local Elections, 2008

On October 16, 2007, the National Election Board (NEB) invited all …

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Listen to Denkoro Taye on VOA

Any poor peasant with no modern education in today’s Ethiopia knows more about organizational rules and democratic procedures than Doctor Denkoro Taye Woldesemayat. Listen to this amazing VOA interview with the “political scientist.” Click here to listen. …

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Statement from the 'Democratic EPRP' faction

After failing to get the EPRP congress to discuss the proposal to transform the secretive party into a transparent, democratic organization, this week the faction within leadership that calls itself ‘Democratic EPRP’ walked out and issued this statement: click here

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Statement from the ‘Democratic EPRP’ faction

After failing to get the EPRP congress to discuss the proposal to transform the secretive party into a transparent, democratic organization, this week the faction within leadership that calls itself ‘Democratic EPRP’ walked out and issued this statement: click here

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Major development regarding EPRP

The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has been trying to hold its congress for the past few days in Washington DC. But two items that are placed on the agenda have caused the party’s leadership to split into two camps. …

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A Farewell to Champions!

By Alemayehu G. Mariam

Mission to America

They came on a mission to America. It was mission blessed by the Ethiopian people. It was a simple mission: “Go share the gospel of democracy, freedom and human rights among Ethiopians in …

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More photos of Oct. 28 town hall meeting in DC

Kinijit town hall meeting in Washington DC
Kinijit town hall meeting in Washington DC, Oct. 28, 2007 [photo: Tewodros Mekebeb]…
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Somali prime minister steps down

BBC News

BBC NEWS

The prime minister of Somalia’s transitional government, Ali Mohamed Ghedi, has resigned. Mr Ghedi told MPs of his decision after handing in his resignation to President Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf.

Mr Ghedi has been blamed for failing to quell …

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Woyanne troops opened fire on Somali protesters

(AFP) Ethiopian Woyanne forces opened fire on demonstrators protesting against their presence in Mogadishu Sunday, killing three, witnesses said, as fresh violence engulfed the Somali capital.

At the same time, Somali authorities urged civilians to evacuate from southern Mogadishu, vowing …

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Ethiopian wins Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Ethiopian Tamrat Ayalew was the fastest of more than 22,000 runners in today’s Marine Corps Marathon in and around the nation’s capital.

He finished the final five miles all alone to unseat 2-time defending champion Ruben …

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Ethiopians in Washington DC spoke loud and clear – democracy is the way

Kinijit town hall meeting in Washington DC
Kinijit town hall meeting in Washington DC,
Oct. 28, 2007 [photo: Tewodros Mekebeb]

Another historical Kinijit town hall meeting was held Sunday, Oct. 28, in Washington DC as Kinijit delegates Wzt. Bertukan Mideksa, Dr Hailu Araya, Ato Gizachew Shiferraw, Ato …

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Awey poletika – poem by Dr Fikre Tolossa

Awey poletika – poem by Dr Fikre Tolossa: Click here to read

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Heavy fighting in Somali capital – BBC

BBC NEWS
t between Ethiopian forces and local insurgents in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Some of the heaviest fighting in months has broken out between Ethiopian Woyanne forces and local insurgents in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Residents said that at least 10 …

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UEDF calls for national dialogue

The following is a statement by the UEDF, a coalition of several parties, including EPRP. The ideas and proposals contained in the statement are shared by all pro-democracy groups, but presenting proposals, and living up to them is different. None …

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Ethiopian Muslims in the DC Metro Area Host Working Dinner for Kinijit Delegation

Kinijit leaders Dr Hailu Araya, Ato Gizachew Shiferraw, Ato Brook Kebede and Dr Berhanu Nega held a four-hour working dinner last night with several representatives of the Ethiopian Muslim community in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. The meeting took place …

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ONLF Press Release on Congressional letter President Bush

O.N.L.F Press Release
October 26, 2007

The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has had a consistent and long standing policy welcoming direct negotiations with the regime currently in power in Ethiopia provided that such negotiations are held in a neutral …

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Reflections on the Trio: Muluneh, Sileshi, and Birtukan

By Alethia

All the articles that I mean to contribute are written as some small contribution to what is going on in Ethiopia today and I’m a person who does not have any political ax to grind, no political party …

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Shiraro: Senseless War

This melanchonic song by Teshome Mitiku is posted now in light of the impending Woyanne-Shabia war. This time Ethiopians will boycott the war. Let Meles send his Agazi army (baby killers and rapists) be Shabia’s cannon fodder. [click on the …

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New Jersey lawmaker battles Woyanne

By HERB JACKSON, newjersey.com
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT

A Central Jersey congressman defended himself from sometimes harsh questioning at the National Press Club on Monday about his bill to hold the government of Ethiopia Woyanne accountable for a brutal crackdown on people …

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Ethiopia's dictator warns opposition – BBC

BBC NEWSBBC News

BBC NEWS

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister dictator Meles Zenawi has accused the official opposition of collaborating with armed insurgents.

His comments came after an opposition leader complained in parliament about harassment in the Oromia region.

Mr Meles also …

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Ethiopia’s dictator warns opposition – BBC

BBC NEWSBBC News

BBC NEWS

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister dictator Meles Zenawi has accused the official opposition of collaborating with armed insurgents.

His comments came after an opposition leader complained in parliament about harassment in the Oromia region.

Mr Meles also …

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More photo of Beyonce with Aba Diabilos

Where is President Girma?

Beyonce with Woyanne cadre Aba Gebremedhin (aka Aba Diabilos)
Beyonce with Woyanne cadre Aba Gebremedhin (aka Aba Diabilos)…
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Letter to Ato Hailu Shawel – by Dawit Kebede

Letter to the estranged chairman of Kinijit, Ato Hailu Shawel, by the former Kinijit International Leadership member Ato Dawit Kebede. Click here to read [Amharic, pdf]…

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The hoax being played on us by the Hailu Shawel gang

Ethiopian Review Editorial

The Oct. 14 public meeting in Washington DC has left the Hailu Shawel gang naked. Let’s explain why:

1) By restricting media access and harassing members of the media at the public meeting, Hailu Shawel and friends …

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Email reveals Keysi plan to attack Kinijit delegation

The following is an email that inadvertently appeared on EEDN, an email discussion list. It was meant to go to Dr. Taye only. Diana K Mariam is a member of the Shaleqa-EPRP alliance known as KIC (aka keysi)

Date:

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The origin of the leadership crisis in Kinijit – by Andargachew Tsige

Kinijit Central Council member Ato Andargachew Tsige explains the origin of the ongoing leadership crisis inside Kinijit in this 15-page article in Amharic. Click here to read.…

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Beyonce steals Aba Gebremedhin's heart

Beyonce steals Aba Gebremedhin’s heart… so much so that the former Aba Paulos (aka Aba Diabilos) invites her to come back and visit him, according to ENA.

Beyone and Aba Gebremedhin

Source: ENA
Addis Ababa , October 21, 2007 – Beyoncé Knowles said she …

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Beyonce steals Aba Gebremedhin’s heart

Beyonce steals Aba Gebremedhin’s heart… so much so that the former Aba Paulos (aka Aba Diabilos) invites her to come back and visit him, according to ENA.

Beyone and Aba Gebremedhin

Source: ENA
Addis Ababa , October 21, 2007 – Beyoncé Knowles said she …

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Open Letter to Senator James M. Inhofe from concernd citizen

The Honorable James M. Inhofe (R-Okla)
United States Senate
53 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.
20510-3603 Phone: 202-224-4721
Fax: 202-228-0380

Dear Senator Inhofe,

Allow me to express my gratitude for your interest on the current crisis in the Horn …

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Audio: Addis Dimts interview with Ato Sileshi Tena, Kinijit CC member

Addis Dimts conducted an interview with Kinijit Central Council member Ato Sileshi Tena on the recent issues around Kinijit, including the Ato Hailu Shawel’s dispute with the Council. It is a must listen interview.

Click here to listen. …

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Vote for Haile and Meseret

Vote for Haile and Meseret as IAAF’s Athlete of the Year. Click here

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Excerpts from Rep. Smith's Speech on Ethiopia and Human Rights


Christopher Smith

Contact: Patrick Creamer (202) 215-1522

Washington, Oct 22 –

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Africa, Global Health and International Operations Subcommittee, today delivered the following remarks at a “Newsmakers

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Excerpts from Rep. Smith’s Speech on Ethiopia and Human Rights


Christopher Smith

Contact: Patrick Creamer (202) 215-1522

Washington, Oct 22 –

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Africa, Global Health and International Operations Subcommittee, today delivered the following remarks at a “Newsmakers

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Excerpts from Rep. Smith’s Speech on Ethiopia and Human Rights


Christopher Smith

Contact: Patrick Creamer (202) 215-1522

Washington, Oct 22 –

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Africa, Global Health and International Operations Subcommittee, today delivered the following remarks at a “Newsmakers

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ONLF fighters repulsed Woyanne counter offensive

Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)
Military Communique’

October 22, 2007

Battles continued for a second day yesterday near Wardheer in Ogaden with TPLF regime casualties rising to over 250 killed and an unconfirmed number wounded. Twelve military vehicles which had …

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Congressional recognition of Wzt Birtukan and Ato Gizachew

United States Congress

Statement in Recognition of Birtukan Mideska and Gizachew Shiferaw
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

October 21, 2007

Dear Friends:

We appreciate this opportunity to bring greetings to this celebration as you are honored by the presence of Birtukan …

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Sioux Falls: Ethiopian opposition party leaders receive warm welcome

Opponents of nation’s ruling party thanks locals for aid, support

By Jay Kirschenmann ([email protected])
The Argus Leader

(Sioux Falls, South Dakota) – Two leaders in the opposition movement against the current Ethiopian ruling party appeared Sunday in Sioux Falls to …

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Woyanne admits Ogaden skirmishes

BBC News

BBC NEWS

Ethiopia Woyanne has admitted there have been “skirmishes” between its troops and the rebel Ogaden National Liberation Front.

But the government once again denied ONLF claims that it had inflicted heavy losses on government forces.

The ONLF said …

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Wzt. Nigist's car arrives – video

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Wzt. Nigist’s car arrives – video

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Woyanne army deserter says he was ordered to fire on villagers

Impaled on the horn of Africa

By Steve Bloomfield in Bosasso, Somalia
Sunday Herald

THE SCRAPS of cardboard, ripped plastic bags and rusting corrugated iron that serve as Asha Abdullahi Ibrahim’s shelter rustle in the warm early morning breeze. Sat …

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We demand an apology, Senator Inhofe

Senator James Inhofe
453 Russell Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510

BY FAX: (202) 228-0380

Dear Senator Inhofe:

I am writing to demand an apology for the racist, scurrilous, truculent, degrading, offensive and manifestly untruthful statements you made on the …

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Video: Kinijit town hall meeting in Minneapolis

Kinijit leaders in the Twin Cities, Minnesota (Minneapolis and St. Louis), Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007

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ONLF military operation resulted in 140 Woyannes dead

Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)
Military Communique
21 October 2007

At 6am local Ogaden time on October 20th a major ONLF military operation involving nearly one thousand ONLF troops near the town of Caado located 25km northwest of Wardheer resulted …

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Ethiopian opposition leaders coming to Sioux Falls

By Jill Callison, [email protected]
The Argus Leader

Two leaders in the opposition movement against the current Ethiopian ruling party will come to Sioux Falls on Sunday.

Birtukan Mideksa and Gizachew Shiferaw, officials with the Kinijit Executive Committee, were detained in …

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Video: Yacob Hailemariam tells of his ordeal

By MATTHEW BOWERS, The Virginian-Pilot

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Video: Yacob Hailemariam tells of his ordeal

By MATTHEW BOWERS, The Virginian-Pilot

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Dr Yacob returns to Virginia Beach

By MATTHEW BOWERS, The Virginian-Pilot

Three months ago, the Ethiopian government released Yacob Hailemariam and 37 other opposition leaders after they spent almost two years in prison – and possibly faced death sentences.

Friday, the former Norfolk State University …

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Historic walk for child soldiers comes to Dallas

Press Release

HISTORIC WALK FOR CHILD SOLDIERS COMES TO DALLAS
Actress Recognized for Humanitarian Work to Deliver Keynote Address

DALLAS – For the first time ever, an annual walk that rallies thousands of people around the world will come to …

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Video: Kinijit leaders arrive in Minneapolis

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Kinijit leaders visit Denver, Minneapolis-St. Loius, Chicago, Sioux Falls

Kinijit leaders Wzt. Bertukan Mideksa, Ato Gizachew Shiferraw and Dr Berhanu Nega arrive in Minneapolis
Kinijit leaders Wzt. Bertukan Mideksa,
Ato Gizachew Shiferraw and Dr Berhanu
Nega arrive in Minneapolis, Oct. 19, 2007
[photo: Kinijit Minneapolis]

The Kinijit high-level delegation to the United States led by Wzt. Bertukan Mideksa and including Dr Hailu Araya, Ato …

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VOA interviews Dr Berhan Nega – audio

VOA interviews Addis Ababa Mayor-Elect Berhanu Nega.

Click here to listen.…

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The beginning of the end of Woyanne's brutal dictatorship

By Selam Beyene

There has never been a more auspicious time than now to free the people of Ethiopia from the clutches of the autocratic rule of Zenawi, who is treated as persona non grata even by his once ardent …

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The beginning of the end of Woyanne’s brutal dictatorship

By Selam Beyene

There has never been a more auspicious time than now to free the people of Ethiopia from the clutches of the autocratic rule of Zenawi, who is treated as persona non grata even by his once ardent …

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What is our ultimate wish? – Commentary

By Netsanet Yimetal

In the last few hundred years, our nation have had its share of historical moments – The introduction of Christianity; The introduction of Islam; The unification of Ethiopia; The beginning of dictatorship part I – Derg and …

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The Horn, the List and the Risks – NYT Editorial

New York Times Editorial

[see below a response by Woyanne ministry of foreign]

Eritrea and Ethiopia seem well on their way to starting yet another destructive war. Tensions between the two Horn of Africa countries have hovered near …

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Problems in Kinijit symptomatic of personality vs party politics

By Adugnaw Worku

Dear brothers and sisters in the struggle for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,

I am hereby breaking my self-imposed silence on the matter of the Kinijit leadership crisis. And I am motivated to do …

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Interview with Kinijit N. America auditor – audio

This is an interview with former Kinijit North America auditor Ato Tesfaye Asmamaw. Click on the red arrow below.

.…

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Corruption, not power struggle, the root cause of Kinijit's leadership crisis

Ethiopian Review Editorial

Ethiopia’s eminent scholar, human rights advocate, and one of the founding fathers of Kinijit, Professor Mesfin Woldemariam, gave interviews to the DW (German Radio) and VOA on Tuesday from his hospital bed in India. Both interviews focused …

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Corruption, not power struggle, the root cause of Kinijit’s leadership crisis

Ethiopian Review Editorial

Ethiopia’s eminent scholar, human rights advocate, and one of the founding fathers of Kinijit, Professor Mesfin Woldemariam, gave interviews to the DW (German Radio) and VOA on Tuesday from his hospital bed in India. Both interviews focused …

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Lishan Akuma not guilty

Wzr. Lishan Akuma was found NOT guilty today in a Washington DC court. Addis Dimts Radio host Abebe Belew told Ethiopian Review that the judge dismissed all the charges against Lishan this morning after hearing closing arguments from the prosecutor …

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Upcoming Kinijit events in N. America – schedules

Denver, Oct. 21

Kinijit town hall meeting in Denver, Oct. 21, 1:00 PM

More info: 303 264 7999 or 303 594 4907

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Chicago, Oct. 21
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Kinijit delegation visits Chicago, Oct. 21
Kinijit delegation visits Chicago, Oct. 21

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South Dakota, Oct.

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U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe statement on Ethiopia resolution

Woyanne $50,000 per month for DLP Piper at work

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Senator Jim Inhofe statement on Ethiopia resolution

Watch video here

October 17, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today made the following statement criticizing legislation passed by …

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EPRP as we knew it is no longer in existence

By Teshome Beyene

In defense of the fallen Heroes and Heroines

One might comment negatively for what happened over 35 years ago with the benefit of hindsight. EPRP members then believed fighting for a just cause and in doing so …

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Lishan's trial extended to tomorrow morning

A decision was expected in Lishan Akuma’s court trial in Washington DC today, but the judge has extended it to tomorrow morning.

The prosecutor and the attorney defending Lishan will present their final arguments at 9:30 AM and the judge …

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Lishan’s trial extended to tomorrow morning

A decision was expected in Lishan Akuma’s court trial in Washington DC today, but the judge has extended it to tomorrow morning.

The prosecutor and the attorney defending Lishan will present their final arguments at 9:30 AM and the judge …

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Ethiopia's 'own Darfur' as villagers flee government-backed violence

By Steve Bloomfield in Bosasso
The Independent

Early one June morning, in Kamuda, a village of 200 families in the remote Ogaden region in eastern Ethiopia, 180 soldiers announced their arrival by firing guns in the air.

The village, they …

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Ethiopia’s ‘own Darfur’ as villagers flee government-backed violence

By Steve Bloomfield in Bosasso
The Independent

Early one June morning, in Kamuda, a village of 200 families in the remote Ogaden region in eastern Ethiopia, 180 soldiers announced their arrival by firing guns in the air.

The village, they …

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Reuters: Ethiopia opposition out of jail but in disarray

EDITOR’S NOTE
The following partially accurate analysis by Reuters is just one more evidence that Kinijit needs a change of leadership fast. Ato Hailu Shawel is not only leading the party, he is working currently against it.

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By Katie …

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Video: Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged on the origins of humanity

Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged is looking for the roots of humanity in Ethiopia’s badlands.

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Zena Tewahedo broadcasting channel changed

The Holy Synod of The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s radio broadcast to Ethiopia, Zena Tewahedo, has changed its channel to 11720 Khz or 25 Meter Band Short wave radio and due to weather condition. This channel will be switched …

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Kinijit Vice President attends Lishan's trial in DC

Kinijit Vice President Bertukan Mideksa, and Gizachew Shiferraw, a member the Kinijit delegation, are attending Lishan Akuma’s trial at the Washington DC court this morning. Today is the last day of the trial. The judge said that she will rule …

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Kinijit Vice President attends Lishan’s trial in DC

Kinijit Vice President Bertukan Mideksa, and Gizachew Shiferraw, a member the Kinijit delegation, are attending Lishan Akuma’s trial at the Washington DC court this morning. Today is the last day of the trial. The judge said that she will rule …

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Last day of Lishan Akuma’s court trial in Washington DC

The judge in Lishan Akuma’s trial heard testimonies of witnesses from both the prosecutor and the defendant sides today and yesterday. Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the final day of the trial, according to the judge. After hearing from one more …

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Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam speaks out – audio

Renowned Ethiopian human rights advocate and scholar Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam speaks out on the ongoing leadership crisis inside Kinijit.

DW: Click here to listen [forward to the 16:00 minute mark].

VOA: Click here to listen […

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Former Kinijit NA auditor speaks out

EMF – The financial report made by the Hailu Shawel group on Sunday reveals that only $12,000 remained of the $1.2 million money contributed by the Ethiopian Diaspora. Ato Tesfaye Asmamaw, a senior accountant with the U.S. Federal Elections Commission, …

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War on terror trumps promoting Ethiopian democracy

Letter from Washington
By Janine Zacharia
Bloomberg News

WASHINGTON: In 1998, President Bill Clinton hailed Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia as the leader of an African renaissance. Today, human-rights groups say Zenawi’s security forces are raping and murdering civilians …

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Lishan's court trial resumes

Wz. Lishan Akuma’s court trial resumed yesterday in the District of Columbia Court. The trial was adjourned after the judge ruled mistrial due to problems with the court translator.

This morning witnesses on Lishan’s side will testify. Those of you …

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Lishan’s court trial resumes

Wz. Lishan Akuma’s court trial resumed yesterday in the District of Columbia Court. The trial was adjourned after the judge ruled mistrial due to problems with the court translator.

This morning witnesses on Lishan’s side will testify. Those of you …

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ER launches phone card service

PRESS RELEASE

Ethiopian Review would like to announce that it is launching a new web site in collaboration with Telecomcity to offer reliable pinless prepaid phone card service at a very competitive price to its readers. The name of the …

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Ethiopians among University of Delaware Presidential Citation winners

Seven UD alumni took the spotlight Friday afternoon, Oct. 12, as UD President Patrick Harker and Monica Taylor, vice president of development and alumni relations, honored them with this year’s Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement Awards.

University of Delaware
Presidential Citation for Outstanding …
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The Flood victim Afars of Ethiopia need urgent humanitarian responses

The Afar Human Rights Organisation (AHRO)
Press Release

The Afar pastoralists face a humanitarian disaster caused by flash flooding. The Afar region is a plain land adjacent to the Ethiopian highland plateau. Most rivers and streams emanated from the eastern …

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Ethiopians in Frankfurt raised 12,000 Euro for Kinijit

Frankfurt, Germany — Kinijit or Qinijit or CUD. Some call it Qin Anjet! A spectacular event took place in Frankfurt last Friday where hundreds of Kinijit supporters met with the elected representatives of Ethiopia.

The Kinijit delegation to Europe, …

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One small step for the U.S. Congress, one giant leap for Ethiopian human rights

By Alemayehu G. Mariam

“It is a great day for America! It’s a great day for Ethiopia!”
– Congressman Donald Payne

A Great Day for Freedom, Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia!

Passage of H.R. 2003 on October 2, 2007 …

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ETN says its press freedom violated – audio

The Washington DC-based Ethiopian Television Network has issued a statement saying that its press right has been violated after being prevented from filming Ato Hailu Shawel’s public meeting on Sunday.

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Hailu Shawel gets a no confidence vote by Ethiopians in DC

Ethiopians in Washington DC said NO to dictatorship

Ethiopians in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area told Hailu Shawel on Sunday in no uncertain term that they do not support dictatorship.

The people expressed their opposition to dictatorship by not showing …

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Reflection on Hailu Shawel and his crooked friends – audio

This is a refelction on Hailu Shawel and his new allay, the EPRP, by the Ethiopian Current Affairs Discussion Form.

Click here to listen Click here to listen

Or here.

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Hailu Shawel's trail of betrayal

This is one in a series of articles Ethiopian Review will publish in the coming few days to expose the betrayals and gross corruption surrounding Ato Hailu Shawel and his close friends. Up to now, many believed and hoped that …

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Hailu Shawel’s trail of betrayal

This is one in a series of articles Ethiopian Review will publish in the coming few days to expose the betrayals and gross corruption surrounding Ato Hailu Shawel and his close friends. Up to now, many believed and hoped that …

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Somalia's political swords are drawn

BBC News
By Daud Aweis
BBC News, Nairobi

As if Somalis do not have enough battles to contend with, their two leading politicians, President Abdullahi Yusuf and Prime Minister Ali Mohammed Ghedi, have fallen out.

And as parliament marshals to take stock …

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