Yearly Archives: 2005

48-hour vigil at the U.S. State Department

ER Dec 30 – The 48-hour vigil that started yesterday has ended today after State Department officials left early for the New Year holiday. The participation was greater than anticipated by the organizers. There will be more vigils like this …

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Federal Police savagely attacked students, teachers

Federal Police attacked students at Wzr. Zerfeshiwal elementary school in Addis Ababa today. The police were seen savagely beating 11 and 12 yrs old boys and girls. They loaded many of them on trucks and took them to unknown locations.…

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Western donors to withhold millions of dollars of aid to Ethiopia

Western donors are considering withholding millions of dollars of aid to Ethiopia, after a recent crackdown on the opposition and the press. The sum of $375m in direct funding for Ethiopian government programmes is reported to be under review.

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Donors plan to withhold $375m from Ethiopia

By Andrew England, Financial Times

Donors are to withhold direct budgetary support worth about $375m (€317m £218m) from Ethiopia following the government’s brutal crackdown on opposition supporters last month, western development officials said yesterday.

Until the situation improves, the donors …

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The popular uprising in Ethiopia against the fascist regime of Meles Zenawi continues

Ethiopian Review, Dec 29, 11:30 AM

The popular uprising in Ethiopia against the fascist regime of Meles Zenawi continues today. Most high schools in Addis Ababa and other cities are closed. Students at Wondyrad and Abiyot Qirs high schools staged …

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The jailed CUD leaders and journalists appeared in court

The jailed CUD leaders and journalists appeared in court again today and asked to return next Wednesday.

Many observers, including legal experts and foreign diplomats, are expressing the view that the trial is being used by the Meles regime to …

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Meles Zenawi’s murderous rampage in Gonder

Ethiopian Review
Dec 28, 2005

On Thursday December 22nd, police entered Felege Edget and Fasiludus schools in the early morning hours and waited for students to arrive. The unsuspected students gathered in their respective school compounds as usual before classes …

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Police and students clashed at Ambo’s Meskerem Hulet high school

Police and students clashed at Ambo’s Meskerem Hulet high school yesterday. Police opened fire on students and arrested many of them.

In the town of Gedo, 68 km from Ambo, a bomb exploded injuring several students. The students say that …

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Hundreds of protestors in western Ethiopian arrested

Hundreds of people from the towns of Mendi and Gimbi, western Ethiopia, are rounded up and taken to Senkele Police Training Center in Ambo. Special forces surrounded these towns after the residents started holding protests demanding the removal of Meles …

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Students at Ayer Tena and other Addis Ababa high schools staged peaceful protests

Students at Ayer Tena and other high schools staged peaceful protests today. Federal Police and Agazi troops, Meles Zenawi’s private army, surrounded Ayer Tena school, rounded up all the students they can find and took them to unknown locations. Many …

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U.S. About to Awaken to a Nightmare in Ethiopia

The Houston Chronicle — While the West celebrates the joys of Christmas, Africa’s oldest independent nation, Ethiopia, is submerged in apocalyptic violence sponsored by the regime.

The Daily Telegraph of London recently described repression of the opposition and the media …

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The Struggle for Democracy in Ethiopia

Column by Scott Simon Simon Says

By Scott Simon, National Public Radio (NPR)

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Weekend Edition Saturday, December 24, 2005 · Ethiopia’s government files charges of treason and genocide against 131 people, all of whom raised questions about vote-rigging in recent elections. Does …

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High school students in Addis Ababa continued their protests

High school students in Addis Ababa continued their protests today demanding the release of CUD leaders and members. Schools in Merkato area were closed. Some shop owners in the Merkato area closed their shops. There was a heavy security presence …

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Student protest that started last week in Gonder is spreading to Addis Ababa

The student protest that was started last week in Gonder is now spreading to Addis Ababa, western Shoa and other regions of Ethiopia.

Yesterday and today, high school students in Addis Ababa are staging protest rallies demanding the release of …

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Jailed Ethiopian opposition leaders appeared in court

The jailed CUD leaders and journalists appeared in court today. They were cheered on by hundreds of supporters who waited for them outside the court. They responded with CUD’s V sign.

Today’s court hearing was to decided on bail, but …

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Ethiopian civic and political organizations meet at the CUD office in DC

Representatives of Ethiopian civic and political organizations held a meeting yesterday at the CUD office in Washington DC.

They discussed how to coordinate the effort in the Washington DC area to support the struggle for democracy and freedom at home. …

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Artist Tamagn Beyene awarded “Man of the Year” by Ethiopians in Boston

Tamagn BeyeneBoston, Massachusetts — In a jubilant and colorful night, on Saturday, December 17, 2005, in the presence of statesmen and Ethiopians from all walks of life, young and old, men and women in Boston, Artist Tamagn Beyene was received “Man …

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Senator Maria Cantwell on Human Rights Violations in Ethiopia

Statement for the Record
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

December 20, 2005

Mr. President, I rise to speak on the disturbing reports of political chaos in Ethiopia. With allegations of vote tampering and emerging pictures of large-scale human rights abuses taking …

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Meles Zenawi's forces savagely beat students in the town of Ambo

Meles Zenawi’s forces are savagely beating and torturing students in the town of Ambo, western Ethiopia. Some have lost consciousness from the beatings and torture by the heavily armed police and troops who are under the direct command of Meles …

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Hundreds of Ethiopians have staged a protest rally at the U.S. State Department and World Bank

Hundreds of Ethiopians have staged a protest rally at the U.S. State Department and World Bank in Washington DC today.

The protestors appealed to the Bush Administration and the World Bank to stop financing the murderous dictatorship of Meles Zenawi …

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Schools through out Gonder are being closed down

Schools through out Gonder are being closed down after students staged protests demanding the release of all students and political prisoners.

The protest is spreading through out the region as other students picked up the same demands. Eyewitnesses told Ethiopian …

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A Dream Defiled: The Betrayal of Ethiopia's Democracy

By Micha Odenheimer
The Washington Post
December 18, 2005; Page B04

The Addis Ababa airport I used to know was shabby and neglected, an overgrown shack of wood, concrete and tin. It smelled of incense mingled with the dank, sweet …

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A Dream Defiled: The Betrayal of Ethiopia’s Democracy

By Micha Odenheimer
The Washington Post
December 18, 2005; Page B04

The Addis Ababa airport I used to know was shabby and neglected, an overgrown shack of wood, concrete and tin. It smelled of incense mingled with the dank, sweet …

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Protesters killed and 40,000 jailed as Blair's friend in Ethiopia quells 'insurrection'

By David Blair in Addis Ababa
Telegraph

A leader handpicked by Tony Blair to champion Africa has smashed his opponents with the biggest crackdown in the continent’s recent history, jailing 40,000 people including boys of 15.

Meles Zenawi, the Ethiopian …

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Protesters killed and 40,000 jailed as Blair’s friend in Ethiopia quells ‘insurrection’

By David Blair in Addis Ababa
Telegraph

A leader handpicked by Tony Blair to champion Africa has smashed his opponents with the biggest crackdown in the continent’s recent history, jailing 40,000 people including boys of 15.

Meles Zenawi, the Ethiopian …

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Members of the European Parliament condemn violence in Ethiopia

Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of three resolutions on the human rights situation in Tibet and Hong Kong, human rights issue in Russia and the new NGO legislation and the situation in Ethiopia and the new border …

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Senator Patrick Leahy Responds to Violence in Ethiopia

U.S. SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY
CONTACT: Office of Senator Leahy, 202-224-4242
VERMONT

Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy
Violence And Repression In Ethiopia
December 16, 2005

On May 15, 2005, Ethiopia held the first open, multi-party, democratic elections in its 3,000 year …

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Ethiopians Protest Against The Washington Times

By Robert Redding Jr.
Redding News Review

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2005, 11:00 p.m. – Dozens of Ethiopians yesterday braved the cold to protest a forum on the democratization of their country being held at The Washington Times newspaper’s headquarters.

More …

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Prof. Clapham’s reply to State Minister Takeda Alemu

(Distributed with the author’s permission.)
5 December 2005
H.E. Takeda Alemu,
State Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Addis Ababa

Dear Takeda,

Thank you for your open letter of 17 November, raising some points about my earlier ‘Comments on the Ethiopian Crisis’. …

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Ethiopian Teachers Association appeals to the international community

ETA’s Urgent Appeal to the International Community

ETA Press Release
Monday, December 05, 2005

The Ethiopian Teachers’ Association (ETA) urges the international community to intervene to save the lives of Mr. Hailu Shawel, age 71 and Chairman of CUD, and …

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Harvard Panel on Ethiopia

All interested people in the Boston area are welcome to this event at Harvard University

Harvard Panel on Ethiopia
Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 6:00 PM
Askwith Lecture Hall – Harvard Graduate School of Education

Political Detentions, Elections, and “Democracy” in …

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Ethiopian Airlines provides service to over 462,000 passengers in three months

The Ethiopian Airlines (EAL) said Thursday it has provided service to more than 462,000 passengers during the first three months of the current budget year (July 8, 2005 — July 7, 2006).

EAL public relations manager Kagnew Fiseha told journalists …

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Education and training in Ethiopia: An evaluation of approaching EFA goals

By Johanna Lasonen, Raija Kemppainen and Kolawole Raheem
Institute for Educational Research
University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Sub-Saharan Africa after Nigeria. Ethiopia is ethnically and linguistically very diverse. The transitional legislature formally recognised …

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U.S. Congressman Major R. Owens writes to Secretary Rice on conditions in Ethiopia

“I am writing this letter to express my deep concern regarding the human rights situation in Ethiopia, and to urge the Administration to address the human rights violations and political turmoil taking place…” – Congressman Major R. Owens, New York …

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Six members of the Addis Ababa City Council arrested, released

Six members of the Addis Ababa City Council have been arrested yesterday and released at night after being forced to sign a paper that says they are not going to operate under CUD from now on. A

to Misrak Adugna, …

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World AIDS Day featuring teens from Ethiopia

The following is a media advisory regarding a Washington, DC, event for World AIDS Day featuring teens from Ethiopia who have been affected by
HIV/AIDS and who have catalogued their experience in photographs.

Ms. Universe Natalie Glebova also will inaugurate …

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Eight Ethiopian army officers disappear from course in Israel

Jerusalem – Eight officers from the Ethiopian Army who were hosted by Israel for a three-month-long security course have vanished and become illegal aliens, the Ma’ariv daily reported Tuesday.

The eight were part of a delegation of 16 officers who …

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Foreign relations advisor to the CUD leadership detained

Foreign relations advisor to the CUD leadership, Ato Isaac Kifle, was taken to the Central Investigation today and was told that he is under house arrest.

He was warned that if he makes any kind of communication with other CUD …

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The Meles crime family

By Tolossa GK

One-family ruling party

1. Meles Zenawi – Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) chairman, TPLF Politburo chairman, Marxist-Leninist League of Tigray chairman, Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) chairman, and Prime Minister

2. Azeb Mesfin – (Meles Zenawi’s …

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Mass killings in the town of Kore

Ato Beriso Negussie, Ato Eshetu Teklehaimanot and several other Ethiopians have been murdered in the town of Kore, about 60 km from Shashemene.

In Kore and the surrounding villages, over one hundred homes have been burned and many more have …

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Congressman Rangel write to U.S. Secretary of State Rice

“While the United States and British Ambassador each called upon both political parties to desist from further violence, it is quite clear from VOA dispatch that the unlawful and violent acts, including use of lethal force, random searches, indiscriminate beating …

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Ethiopia: 58 Persons Charged with Treason

World Organization Against Torture (Geneva)
PRESS RELEASE – November 17, 2005

The International Secretariat of OMCT requests your URGENT intervention in the following situation in Ethiopia.

The International Secretariat of OMCT has been informed by the Ethiopian Human Rights Council …

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Leaders of Ethiopia’s major opposition party go on hunger strike

Reuters, Nov 27, 2005 – Detained Ethiopian Opposition leaders facing possible treason charges said yesterday they would go on hunger strike this week to pressure the government to release them.
Members of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) arrested …

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The CUD council needs to give Hailu Shawel emergency powers

Oct 26, 2005
Ethiopian Review

The Coalition for Unity & Democracy (CUD) is preparing for major peaceful actions to pressure the Meles regime to accept its demands. The Meles regime is expected to react with brute force, as it did …

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Kinijit 8-point peace proposal

8-point Proposal for Peace presented by the Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (Kinijit) to Meles Zenawi’s dictatorship in Ethiopian (Oct. 2005)

1. The Restructuring of the Election Board into an Independent body;

2. Freedom of and access to All …

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Kinijit's Eight-Point Preconditions to Join Parliament

The Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party

October 9, 2005

Eight-Point Preconditions to Join Parliament

The 60-member Kinijit Council has unanimously agreed on the following eight-point precondition the Meles regime must fulfill in order for Kinijit to enter Parliament:

1. …

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Kinijit’s Eight-Point Preconditions to Join Parliament

The Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party

October 9, 2005

Eight-Point Preconditions to Join Parliament and for Free and Fair Elections in Ethiopia

The 60-member Kinijit Council has unanimously agreed on the following eight-point precondition the Meles regime must fulfill …

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The CUD council meeting ended today without a decision, it will continue tomorrow

Oct 8, 2005, 1:00 PM
Ethiopian Review

The CUD Council meeting ended today without deciding the question of whether to join parliament. The meeting will continue tomorrow.

Today’s discussion focused on the advantages and disadvantages of entering parliament. The council …

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Debate continues in the CUD council

Oct 8, 2005, 8:20 AM
Ethiopian Review

Debate continues in the 60-member CUD Council on the question of whether or not to enter parliament. For the past 6 hours the debate was on how to make the decision. It is …

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Beyene Petros decides to enter parliament over the objection of UEDF

Oct 7, 2005
Ethiopian Review

The UEDF executive committee decided yesterday in a 10 to 3 vote not to enter parliament, but the chairman, Dr Beyene Petros, said he will not abide by the decision and will enter parliament on …

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CUD Council postpones meeting on parliament, approves executive committee's decision to discontinue talks with EPRDF

Oct 7, 2005, 9:00 AM
Ethiopian Review

The 60-member CUD Council postpones discussion on parliament until tomorrow. This was decided after the chairman, Ato Hailu Shawel, requested delay until he arrives in Ethiopia from his trip abroad. According to inside …

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CUD Council postpones meeting on parliament, approves executive committee’s decision to discontinue talks with EPRDF

Oct 7, 2005, 9:00 AM
Ethiopian Review

The 60-member CUD Council postpones discussion on parliament until tomorrow. This was decided after the chairman, Ato Hailu Shawel, requested delay until he arrives in Ethiopia from his trip abroad. According to inside …

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Meles refuses to negotiate on contested ballots, CUD gives its delegates strict instructions

Oct 6, 2005
Ethiopian Review

Bereket Simon told the CUD and UEDF leaders yesterday that EPRDF is not willing to negotiate the demand by the CUD that reelection be held in the 299 contested electoral districts. The CUD leaders were …

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Let's try to avert the betrayal of our people

October 6, 2005
Ethiopian Review

The 60-member CUD central council will revisit the question of entering or not entering parliament tomorrow. After repeatedly telling the public that the issue of entering parliament is not important, Dr Berhanu Nega and his …

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Let’s try to avert the betrayal of our people

October 6, 2005
Ethiopian Review

The 60-member CUD central council will revisit the question of entering or not entering parliament tomorrow. After repeatedly telling the public that the issue of entering parliament is not important, Dr Berhanu Nega and his …

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Ethiopian opposition parties and EPRDF meeting continues today

Oct 4, 2005, 12:10 PM EST
Ethiopian Review

The EPRDF meeting with opposition parties went on the whole day and still continuing. No information is currently available on how the meeting is going… 12:10 PM EST

It’s also reported that …

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No Option Left: Civil Disobedience is Right!

By the Network of Ethiopian Scholars (NES) – Scandinavian Chapter
October 2, 2005

“The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by …

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Ethiopians in Jacksonville rally behind a peaceful democratic transformation in Ethiopia

For Immediate Release
Contact: Gabe Hamda, (Phone: 904.645.6954. Email: [email protected])

Jacksonville, Fla. (October, 2, 2005) – While many of the local Jacksonville Jaguars fans were watching and agonizing over the loss of their favorite team to the Denver Broncos Football …

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The general strike must go on as planned

Oct 2, 2005
Ethiopian Review

Yesterday, a number of foreign ambassadors called CUD and UEDF to relay a message that the Meles regime is ready to negotiate. Armed with that message, the UEDF Chairman, Dr. Beyene Petros, rushed to announce …

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Respect the People's Vote Worldwide Ethiopian Pro-Democracy Rally

UPDATE

Oct 2, Ottawa – Ethiopians and Ethio-Canadians hold a demonstration in front of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Canada. Over 200 Ethiopians braved the smouldering heat and chanted respect the vote of the people, stop killing and arresting opposition …

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Respect the People’s Vote Worldwide Ethiopian Pro-Democracy Rally

UPDATE

Oct 2, Ottawa – Ethiopians and Ethio-Canadians hold a demonstration in front of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Canada. Over 200 Ethiopians braved the smouldering heat and chanted respect the vote of the people, stop killing and arresting opposition …

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Meles Zenawi's repression is intensifying

September 29, 2005
Source: CUD-Addis Ababa office

Extrajudicial acts of the EPRDF against CUD members and supporters

North Gonder
Kebele militia men: Ato Kidane Gebrehawariat, Ato Awisew Worku and Ato Zinnaw Worku Beat Ato Daniet Ayenew until be fell unconscious …

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Meles Zenawi’s repression is intensifying

September 29, 2005
Source: CUD-Addis Ababa office

Extrajudicial acts of the EPRDF against CUD members and supporters

North Gonder
Kebele militia men: Ato Kidane Gebrehawariat, Ato Awisew Worku and Ato Zinnaw Worku Beat Ato Daniet Ayenew until be fell unconscious …

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Re: Meles Zenawi et. al against Tensae Radio

By Shakespear N. Feyissa, Esq.

On August 1, 2005, Ethiopia’s eleven current top governmental officials, including the Prime Minister, Mr. Meles Zenawi, and his spouse Mrs. Azeb Mesfin, in two separate lawsuits, filed a defamation and conspiracy action in Virginia …

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Joint Statement by CUD and UEDF

Sep 29, 2005 – Addis Ababa

EPRDF at present has either stopped believing in or does not wish to think about peace or to talk about peace or good governance, or the right of citizens to freely deliberate and decide …

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The Coalition for Unity & Democracy became a unitary party

The newly transformed Coalition for Unity & Democracy (CUD) elected it top leaders today. The chairman and vice chairman positions, as expected, were filled by Ato Hailu Shawel and Ato Lidetu Ayalew, respectively. The two other positions, however, were big …

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The UEDP-Medhin elects its representatives for CUD

Sep 22, 2005
Ethiopian Review

The UEDP-Medhin General Assembly, which was concluded yesterday (Sep 21), elected the following 18 individuals who will be members of the CUD central committee that will be formed on Sep 24.

Ato Lidetu Ayalew
Dr …

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Courageous move on the part of Hailu Shawel

Ethiopian Review Editorial
September 21, 2005

On May 15, 2005, the overwhelming majority of registered voters in Ethiopia voted for CUD. It was a vote of confidence for the coalition, particularly for AEUP and UEDP-Medhin, since the two received the …

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Berhanu Nega is going against the people's desire

Ethiopian Review Editorial
Sep 21, 2005

A statement has been posted in the name of CUD on Kestedemena Party’s web site that contradicts Ato Hailu Shawel’s announcement that CUD will not enter parliament. The statement does not bear CUD’s official …

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Meles left New York in a hurry

Sep 20, 2005
Ethiopian Review

Meles Zenawi left New York in a hurry and arrived in Addis Ababa last Saturday after attending the United Nations General Assembly on Sep 15. Meles used to go to Washington DC after attending UN …

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CUD will not enter parliament, Hailu Shawel declared

Sep 18, 2005
Ethiopian Review

Chairman of the Coalition for Unity & Democracy (CUD), Ato Hailu Shawel, declared today that his party will not enter the parliament. Ato Hailu made the announcement after explaining why his party was forced to …

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Carter Centre has resonated many of the findings of the EU-EOM

By Abebe Gelaw
Sep 16, 2005

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has been dealt another blow as the Carter Centre has resonated many of the findings of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) on the May National Elections in Ethiopia. …

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Ethiopian protest rally in New York – Thursday, Sep 15

New York protest rally – Thursday, Sep 15
Purpose: To confront Meles Zenawi who will give a speech at the UN General Assembly’s World Summit on September 15
Place: The rally will be held at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in front …

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EDUP to hold its general assembly ahead of the CUD merger

September 2, 2005
Ethiopian Review

The Ethiopian Democratic Unity Party (EDUP-Medhin) central committee met all day and night yesterday to come to an agreement on whether to hold the party’s general assembly that is scheduled for Sep 17, ahead of …

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Artists are considering cancelling performance at the scandalous Yara Award for Meles Zenawi

(Article written by Anders Sundnes Loevlie , translated by Anti Yara Award Committee).

Source Dagsavisen, Norway)

August 28, 2005

Mari Boine og Sissel Kyrkjeboe may decide to cancel their performances in the Oslo Concert Hall when Hydro (Yara) intends to …

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The Government of Norway rejects Yara award for Ethiopia’s dictator Meles Zenawi

Aftenposten, Aug 27 2005

The government, headed by Prime Minister Bondevik, says ”no thanks” to the invitation, now that the giant fertilizer Yara (previously Hydro) celebrates itself by awarding a prize to the dictator of Ethiopia. The artists Sissel Kyrkjeboe …

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Ana Gomes is responsible for the June 8 massacre – Bereket Simon

ADDIS ABABA (ENA) – The Ethiopian government says the head of the EU Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has contributed its share to the 8 June violence due to two cardinal mistakes it committed before and after the 15 May elections.…

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Ethiopia’s national elections failed to meet international standards for democracy in key areas, the European Union’s chief observer said

ADDIS ABABA, 8/25/2005 (IRIN) – Ethiopia’s national elections failed to meet international standards for democracy in key areas, the European Union’s (EU) chief observer said on Thursday.

Ana Gomes said post-polling day irregularities, delays and questionable vote counting, as well …

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Ethiopia-Africa’s Great Hope.

SBS TV, Australia

DATELINE

Only a few months ago Ethiopia was being touted as the great hope of Africa. Not only was it one of a handful of African nations earmarked for G8 debt relief, it was being applauded for

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Ethiopian Mennonite leader delves into politics

Source: Ekklesia

A former Mennonite World Conference president and leader of the Meserete Kristos Church has been elected to the city council of Ethiopia’s capital. Million Belete will take office in September 2005 in the Regional Parliament, which serves Addis …

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CUD DC in a state of paralysis

Ethiopian Review
August 18, 2005

Members and leaders of the Coalition for Unity & Democracy (CUD) in Ethiopia are being harassed, tortured and killed by the Meles regime while struggling to liberate our country from tyranny and poverty. Ethiopians around …

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ETHIOPIA: US Congressman meets political leaders over election stalemate

ADDIS ABABA, 15 August 2005 (IRIN) – A senior US legislator met rival Ethiopian political leaders for closed-door talks on Monday against a continuing stalemate over results of the disputed 15 May national election, officials said.

Republican congressman Chris Smith …

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Three opposition parties in Ethiopia say they will boycott the forthcoming election in the Somali region

Source: BBC

They say their supporters have been harassed and thousands of voter cards stolen. Election officials have denied the accusations.

The vote is being held later than the rest of Ethiopia, which voted in May, due to security fears …

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Ethiopia: CUD candidate Desta Kasse is boycotting the re-election in Lalibela

August 15, 2005
Ethiopian Review

CUD candidate Ato Desta Kasse told Ethiopian Review today that he will not compete with EPRDF candidate Bereket Simon in the reelection that was called by the Election Board.

Even though Ato Desta won the …

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Bereket Simon is terrorizing the people of Wollo

CUD candidate Desta Kasse is boycotting the re-election in Lalibela

August 15, 2005
Ethiopian Review

CUD candidate Ato Desta Kasse told Ethiopian Review today that he will not compete with EPRDF candidate Bereket Simon in the reelection that was called …

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Ethiopian court sentences former regime’s security chief to death

Source: ENA
Addis Ababa, 8/10/2005

The Federal High Court on Wednesday sentenced to death Colonel Tesfaye Woldeselassie, who served as Minister of National and Public Security, and General Leggesse Belayneh, who was head of Central Investigation Department during the former …

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Meles Zenawi's ruling party said it would form a new government on Thursday

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s ruling party said it would form a new government on Thursday, despite the opposition’s refusal to accept the results of May elections it says were fraudulent.

The African Union appealed to …

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Meles Zenawi’s ruling party said it would form a new government on Thursday

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s ruling party said it would form a new government on Thursday, despite the opposition’s refusal to accept the results of May elections it says were fraudulent.

The African Union appealed to …

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The Meles regime warns opposition over vow to fight election results

ADDIS ABABA, Aug 10 (AFP) — The Ethiopian government on Wednesday warned the opposition over its threat to fight the results of disputed May elections, saying any move to “undermine” legal institutions would be punished.

Information Minister Berekat Simon said …

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Ethiopia: Silencing the media abroad

Ethiopian Free Press Journalists in Exile (Amsterdam)
August 9, 2005

As part of its harsh campaign against independent journalists and producers in and outside the country, the EPRDF regime has just announced suing of four Ethiopians in USA for alleged …

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From hard choices to one choice: Here goes the NEBE again…

By the Network of Ethiopian Scholars (NES) – Scandinavian Chapter
August 9, 2005

“The question of sharing power through negotiation will not be acceptable, as EPRDF had won the election democratically.” (EPRDF, Ethiopian News Agency, 9 August 2005)

“Emancipate yourselves …

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Four Ethiopians residing abroad charged in a U. S. Court for making false, defamatory statements

ENA
Addis Ababa, 8/8/2005

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that a number of senior government officials, including other citizens, filed suit in a U.S. court against four Ethiopians for making false and defamatory statements.

The Ministry told ENA on …

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CUD needs to take immediate corrective measures

Ethiopian Review Editorial

We were shocked to learn that a proposal that calls for power sharing with the EPRDF murderous regime has been released in the name of CUD and UEDF a few days ago (August 4, 2005). The proposal …

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Ethiopia: Shocking hunger stats

DPA – 05/08/2005

Addis Ababa – For decades, Ethiopia has been plagued by cyclical drought and chronic hunger with children worst hit.

Preventable diseases and malnutrition on average kill up to half a million Ethiopian children a year, according to …

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Statement of the Ethiopian Community Against Terrorist Actions in London

The Co-ordinating Committee of Ethiopian Communities
August 4, 2005

The Ethiopian Community in the United Kingdom and in particular the community in London has been greatly shocked by the despicable terrorist mayhem that took place on July 7.

Our Community …

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CUD representatives through out Ethiopia coming to Addis Ababa for consultation with party leaders

Ethiopian Review
August 3, 2005

CUD’s regional representatives through out Ethiopia are coming to Addis Ababa for consultation with the party leadership. The meeting will take place this coming Saturday, August 6. CUD spokesman Dr Hailu Araya told Ethiopian Review …

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Ethiopian pilots who defected in Belarus rescued

July 30, 2005
Ethiopian Air Force Officers Association

We would like to confirm that the eight air force pilots are out of Belarus after a daring and complex undertaking by a group of brave Ethiopians. As it was reported, the …

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Ethiopia talks bring hope following post-elections crisis

(SA) 29/07/2005 11:41 – Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s prime minister and opposition leaders met on Friday to discuss for the first time a disputed election that has dragged out for more than two months and left more than 36 people …

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Shibire Desalegn – A young heroine pays the ultimate sacrifice

Ethiopian Review
July 26, 2005

Shibire Desalegn

Her name is ShiBire Desalegn. She is the first person to be killed when Meles Zenawi unleashed his forces following a peaceful protest by Addis Ababa University (AAU) students on June 6. She was shot …

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CUD will pursue legal recourse – Dr Hailu Araya

Ethiopian Review
July 25, 2005

The Coalition for Unity & Democracy’s spokesperson Dr Hailu Araya said yesterday that in the event the Election Board fails to properly count the people’s vote and declares EPRDF the winner, his party will go …

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