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Thousands at
Washington rally against Ethiopia's PM
 Nov
15, 2005 (WASHINGTON) - Several thousand Ethiopian immigrants staged a
demonstration in Washington to demand the end of US support for Ethiopian Prime
Minister Meles Zenawi after bloodshed in the African nation. Organizers said
there were 20,000 people from across the United States and Canada at the rally,
the latest in a series against Meles, who has been in power since toppling a
Soviet-backed dictatorship in 1991.
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NEBE refuses to recognize CUD party
Addis Ababa, November 15,2005
(WIC) - The
National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has refused to recognize the merged
Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) party, the bi-weekly Amharic newspaper
Iftin disclosed.
Ethiopia holds 5,400 over deadly riots, has freed nearly 8,000
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 15 (AFP) - Ethiopian police
are still holding some 5,400 people detained during deadly street riots early
this month over alleged electoral fraud in May's legislative elections, the
country's police chief said on Tuesday.
Ethiopia releases more than 8,200 detainees
Ethiopian authorities said they have
now freed more than 8,200 people who were seized after days of political unrest
that claimed the lives of at least 46 people and rocked the nation.
Greater Bay Area Rally - Wed Nov 16, 2005 at 10AM
in Sacramento, CA
Approximately
three hundred Bay Area Ethiopians gathered in Oakland, CA on Sunday, Nov 13 to
raise money for CUD (Kinijit), ETA(Ethiopian Teachers Association), and
other NGOs.
Dr. Taye
Woldesemayat, the chairman of ETA was the guest of honor. Bay area Ethiopians
raised $20, 000 at this event!
Bay Area
Ethiopians will continue to protest against the dictatorial regime of PM
Meles Zenawi on Wed Nov 16, 2005 at 10AM.
The Rally will be
held at the California State Capitol Park in Sacramento (10th & L St.
Sacramento, CA).
For more info
call 916-324-0312!
Ethiopians in Washington Protest For and Against VOA
VOA News - The Voice of
America normally covers the news, but Monday morning it was in the news itself –
the focus of demonstrations by Ethiopians in Washington. Two groups gathered
outside VOA headquarters - one demonstrated in support of VOA’s reporting, the
other demonstrated against what they described as biased coverage.
VOA Nov 14, 2005 Program
Ethiopia counts cost of election strife
Financial Times - Elsa, a young receptionist, winces in agony as a
doctor lifts her left arm, which has been mangled by a gunshot wound. Yared, 11,
looks up from his hospital bed, his face gripped with fear and pain, as nurses
describe how a bullet entered his chest and exited his abdomen.
House
decides on establishment of independent commission to investigate riots
Addis Ababa ,November 14,2005 (WIC) -The House of Peoples Representatives has
decided today to establish an independent commission that would investigate the
causes of the recent street riots in some parts of the country and Addis Ababa,
and the even-handedness of the measures as well as the loss of life and damage
to property.
Former emperor's family appeals for dialogue in riot-torn Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 13 (AFP) - The family of Haile Selassie, former
emperor of Ethiopia, made an appeal Sunday for the country's political parties
to start urgent dialogue following deadly street riots that claimed at least 48
lives.
Negasso blames government for escalation of post-election violence
The United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) and
Dr. Negasso Gidada, former president of FDRE, yesterday called upon the
government to immediately release senior executives of the main opposition, the
Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD), who were put under custody following a
clash between security forces and protestors that resulted in the death of at
least 46 people.
Petition asking VOA to continue broadcasting current situation in Ethiopia
Ethiopia boosts
border defences
BBC - Nov 13, 2005 - Ethiopia has been strengthening
its military defences along the border with Eritrea, amid fears of a new
conflict with its neighbour. A BBC correspondent at the border says the
Ethiopian army has been digging long lines of trenches and bunkers.
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BBC - Nov 13, 2005 - Ethiopian
PM Meles Zenawi has defended his handling of opposition protests last week, in
which demonstrators were shot by police and leaders arrested. Mr Meles told the
BBC the UK was wrong to join European and US pressure for the release of the
opposition MPs.
VIRGINIA BEACH - When the government in Ethiopia
announced its first open elections in May, Yacob Hailemariam knew what he had to
do. "It was time to go serve the motherland,"said his friend, Berhanu Mengistu,
a professor at Old Dominion University. "He ran away from Ethiopia, but his
heart was always in Ethiopia."
Ethiopia
police release more than 1700 detainees
Nov 12, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - Ethiopian police
released 1,721 people arrested in connection with the recent bloody protests in
Addis Ababa. They were detained in the city and in Dedesa.
Donor group reviews aid to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa - The Development Assistance
Group (DAG) said Saturday it was reviewing development cooperation with Ethiopia
to ensure aid contributions reached the poor.
Gunfire heard near Shiraro
The Reporter -
The UNHCR this week pulled out its staff from Shiraro,
North Tigray, near the Eritrean border. The UNHCR has a refugee camp that hosts
9000 Eritreans near the border. The UNHCR said after holding talks on the
deteriorating situation near the border area that it decided to move to Shire.
"The situation is indeed deteriorating. There is very heavy millitary movement
in the area. Machine gunfire was heard on Sunday night near Shiraro," the UNHCR
said.
CUD must make a bold, tough and wise decisions right now!
The Reporter (Editorial) -
The Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) is now
amidst the most trying situations. The abrupt termination of contact between
members has made the situation even more challenging as the organization is not
in a position to firmly implement its aims and objectives as a single entity.
Its main leadership and several members are now under custody.
Ethiopia opposition UEDF regrets absence of parliament during
unrest
 Nov
11, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - The opposition United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF)
said they were astonished by the negligence of the federal parliamentary for not
calling an extraordinary meeting to discuss the crisis that occurred in the
country. In a 10-point statement they issued here on Friday, UEDF Executives and
Former Ethiopian President, Negasso Gidada, who is now MP said though opposition
parties’ MPs and Independent MP had requested the parliament to call an
extraordinary meeting to discuss the situation two times, it had failed to do
so.
Eritrea
slams Ethiopia for "bloody suppression" of political unrest
Nov 12, 2005 (NAIROBI) - Eritrea has condemned
neighbouring Ethiopia for "bloody suppression and atrocities" during a recent
crackdown on unrest which left more than 40 dead and stirred fears of
instability in the region’s dominant power.
If war comes, Ethiopia must take political measures besides defensive actions.
The Reporter (Interview with
Associate Professor Medhine
Tadesse) - Here, we have to see what the goal of the Eritrean
government is. It is to put pressure on the international community to force
Ethiopia to accept the border ruling. Ethiopia's acceptance is not simply
enough. Ethiopia has to accept it because it is forced. This is the calculation
of the Eritrean government. They believe that this pressure on Ethiopia will
escalate the political crisis in the country. It will be humiliated because it
is forced by Eritrea and bow to international pressure.
CUD Press Release November 10, 2005, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Dear Netters: We're
receiving conflicting statements regarding the Official website of Kinijit
Party. While some claim
www.Kinijit.org others state that it is
www.cudethiopia.org. We leave the judgment to you. (Editor)
Former Assistant
Secretary of State for Africa criticises Ethiopia's PM
Ambassador Cohen said
gone were the days when governments could
commit human rights violations and prevent democracy from arising
without outside criticism. The ongoing
political unrest in Ethiopia is putting increased focus on Prime Minister Meles
Zenawi and his government's handling of opponents.
Ethiopia frees 2 417 detainees
Addis Ababa - Ethiopian police have released
2 417 people who were detained last week during deadly street riots about fraud
allegations in the May general elections, officials said on Thursday.
Not Enough!!!
CUDP - "So it is the policy of the United States to seek
and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation
and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.”…."All who
live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: the United States will not ignore
your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty, we
will stand with you."President Bush second inaugural speech:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/inaugural/) In light of the above quote the
current statement(http://addisababa.usembassy.gov/
) as issued by the US and European Ambassadors about the violent and deadly
repression that is still continuing on the Ethiopian people by the EPRDF
security forces falls short in identifying and placing responsibility squarely
on the EPRDF. No amount of peaceful civic demonstration deserves the deadly
repression as unleashed on the Ethiopian people.
Ethiopia defends troop deployment along tense border with Eritrea
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 9 (AFP) - Ethiopian Prime
Minister Meles Zenawi defended Wednesday his decision to deploy troops along the
country's disputed border with its Horn of Africa neighbor Eritrea, a move which
has been highly criticised by the United Nations.
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Public meeting : Concerned Ethiopians living in Winnipeg and Brandon are
invited for a Public meeting
Date: November 11, 2005
Time: 2:00pm (1400hrs)
Place: at the Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg, 595 NotreDame
City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Calm
returns to Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, November 09 -- Normal life was resuming in Addis Ababa on
Wednesday after last week's violent disturbances that claimed over 40 lives in
the capital and at least four others in another major city.
Ethiopians Bury Victims Of Unrest
Zenawi
accuses media for "fanning" violence in Ethiopia
Nov 5, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) -
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has accused sections of local and
international media for "fanning" the recent violence in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia PM
says opposition to be charged with treason
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Ethiopian Prime
Minister Meles Zenawi said on Wednesday he believed the worst of the country's
violence was over, and that arrested opposition leaders would be charged with
treason.
BBC - 09 Nov 2005 - "They will not be released
and they are accused of engaging in insurrection... they will have their day in
court," Meles Zenawi told journalists. If found guilty they could face the death
penalty. Some 46 protesters died in the election demonstrations. But the prime
minister said personally he did not support the death penalty.
"It is for the prosecution and courts to decide, but if I have any
say on it I would prefer prison sentences rather than death sentences," Mr Meles
said.
Ireland
demands Ethiopia to explain poll deaths
Nov 9, 2005 (DUBLIN) - Irish Minister of State
for Foreign Affairs Conor Lenihan has asked the Ethiopian charge d'affaires in
Dublin to meet him this week so that the official can "give his government’s
view of recent disturbing events".
U.S. Urges All Parties in Ethiopia To Refrain from Violence
The United States "deplores the political violence"in
Ethiopia and urges all parties to prevent actions that directly or indirectly
could incite violence, harm individuals or lead to the destruction of public or
private property, the U.S. State Department said November 7.
Ethiopia is slowly
returning to normal after last week's violent unrest.
BBC - 09 Nov 05 - The
capital, Addis Ababa, is busier, with more people apparently returning to work
in defiance of a week-long stay-away called by the opposition.
Eritrea blames Annan for failed
peace
As
tension again builds up on the Eritrean-Ethiopian border, the government of
Eritrea blames UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan for having failed to do his
duties during three years. The UN, on its parts, blames the limitations put on
the movement for UN peacemakers by the Eritrean government for the current
crisis. Asmara seems willing to leave the UN peace process.
Pressure on Ethiopian government to resume dialogue with opposition
Addis Ababa (dpa) -
Western diplomats in Ethiopia said Tuesday they were putting pressure on the
government to resume dialogue with opposition parties aimed at resolving the
political differences that led to last week's violence which claimed over 40
lives.
Mixed
response to Ethiopia opposition CUD strike call
Nov 8, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - Some
shop owners and taxi drivers resumed business Tuesday, saying they were bowing
to police pressure to ignore an opposition strike call following a week of
bloody political protests.
West urges
Ethiopia talks, govt says stop meddling
Major Western donors issued a fresh appeal on Sunday to
impoverished Ethiopia's government and opposition to end the worst political
unrest in months.
Ethiopian capital's taxi owners ordered to resume service or face punishment
Ethiopia's Addis Ababa city authorities on Monday
warned they would take measures against taxi owners who continue boycotting
service. The city administration said in a statement that those taxi owners not
ready to resume service must return their licenses, number plates and ownership
books to the authorities until Wednesday.
Lawyers
demand release of Ethiopia’s opposition CUD leaders
Nov 7, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - Top Ethiopian
opposition leaders were brought before judges Monday for the first time since
being detained amid bloody political protests last week, and found themselves in
the same special court where members of a toppled military dictatorship were
being tried.
What a Sad and
Regrettable Week!
The Fortune - Editorial -
A prominent businessman in his mid
60s was watching the street fight between the police and protestors on Wednesday
from his first floor office. A violent protest of such a kind might not have
been new to him. In fact, it reminded him of his student years back in the early
1970s when he was among those young and militant students who battled with
Imperial police with stones up at Arat Kilo.
The Massacre Must End!
The Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America is
dismayed by the ongoing onslaught against peaceful civilians by the Ethiopian
government. We strongly condemn the indiscriminate mass killings of defenseless
Ethiopians, including women and children, throughout the nation.
Protest strike at
Ethiopia deaths
BBC - Nov 7, 2005 - Ethiopian opposition
leaders have announced a week-long strike to protest at the deaths of at least
46 people in demonstrations last week. The capital is calm with many shops
closed and most taxis not operating. But the buses are running and there are
also large numbers of pedestrians.
EU/US urges end to
Ethiopia violence
BBC - Nov 7, 2005 - As long-term
constructive partners of Ethiopia and its people, the US government and the
European Union, working closely with the wider international community,
helped to create a political dialogue, aiming to build trust between the
opposition and the government, with a view to helping resolve the
post-election crisis.
U.S. Urges Ethiopia to Free Opponents
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - The United
States and the European Union urged Ethiopia on Sunday to end its
crackdown on independent journalists and release opposition leaders
detained during a week of bloody clashes between demonstrators and police.
Call for end to military action against Ethiopians
World Council of Churches (WCC) general
secretary Samuel Kobia has called on the Ethiopian government "to exercise
utmost restraint and bring to an immediate halt the military action
against the people and release the political prisoners as soon as
possible".
Ethiopian
opposition repeats call for strike
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's
main opposition party repeated its call on Monday for a week-long strike
over election results it says were rigged, in a move likely to fuel fears
for the country's stability.
ERITREA-ETHIOPIA: UN envoy to meet peacekeepers and officials
ADDIS ABABA, 7 November (IRIN) - The United
Nations Security Council envoy, Ambassador Kenzo Oshima, arrived in Addis
Ababa on Sunday as tensions between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea over an
unresolved border dispute continued to be reported.
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I believe, all the possible remedies are in the hands of
the current government. The government needs to set up a joint problem solving
approach with the oppositions with out any pre-conditions. So many lives lost.
I bet you, the worst is yet to come unless and otherwise the government changes
its fanatic approach to defuse the violence.
EU urges Ethiopia towards peaceful resolution
London - The British presidency of the European
Union called Sunday for an end to violence, a return to dialogue and the release
of political detainees after four days of unrest in Ethiopia.
West urges Ethiopian govt and opposition to talk
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Major Western donors
issued a fresh appeal on Sunday to impoverished Ethiopia's government and
opposition to end the worst political unrest in months.
Ethiopia's
religious leaders appeal for peace
Nov 6, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - Ethiopia's religious
leaders called for peace Sunday, after a week of bloody clashes between
demonstrators and police left at least 46 people dead and thousands in police
custody.
Kinijit Radio (From Washingotn DC) November 5,
2005
Kinijit Press Release November 5, 2005.
Interview made by PM
Meles Zenawi with Ethiopian Radio and Television Sunday, November 06, 2005.
Asks for the release of political detainees
The Ambassadors' Donor Group (ADG),
on Thursday, deplored the recent violence that rumbled Addis Ababa.
The Reporter - In a
statement issued on November 3, the ADG expressed its deep concern at the unrest
that resulted in tragic deaths and injuries. "We would like to extend
condolences and sympathies to the dead and injured. We deplore all types of
violence whether by security forces or demonstrators, particularly the use of
lethal means. These incidents, like those of June 8, need to be urgently and
independently investigated, as undertaken by the government," the statement
said.
Ethiopian Skier Seeks Firsts
NEW YORK – Thirty-one year-old Robel Teklemariam is
heading to the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy as the first Ethiopian
citizen to participate in the Winter Olympics.
Troops
movements on Ethiopia/Eritrea border worry AU
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,11/06 -
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Alpha Oumar Konare, has expressed
"grave concern" at the movements of Ethiopian and Eritrea military personnel on
both sides of their disputed borders.
Updated on Nov. 4th - Latest update from Ethiopia.
The following is the list of persons who are reported to have
been killed, wounded and arrested on Nov 3-4/2005 at different places in the
country.
Ethiopian leader orders independent probe of unrest
 ADDIS
ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Saturday an
independent commission of inquiry would be set up to investigate political
unrest that has shaken confidence in the African nation's stability. In an
interview with Ethiopian state media, Meles said the government and police had a
right to protect property and lives.
Anger, frustration as Ethiopians bury their dead
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - In a crowded, dingy room
in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, women in traditional white veils sit on a
wooden bench, crying uncontrollably. In a scene of grief replicated across the
city, Felege Wolde Tsadik, 70, paces back and forth in front of her fellow
mourners, clutching two black-and-white photographs and wailing.
Ethiopia bids to quell
violence BBC - Nov/5/2005 - Sporadic violence was reported in Ethiopia on Saturday as police and
troops tried to quell unrest blamed for at least 46 deaths this week. Clashes
continued on Saturday in the town of Debre Berhan, 150km (93 miles) north of
the capital Addis Ababa, according to a human rights group.
Open Letter to President George W. Bush
By: Citizens League of Ethiopian-Americans (CLEA)
We at Citizens League of
Ethiopian-Americans are writing this letter to express our strong condemnation
of the bloody violence unleashed against innocent residents by government
security forces in Addis Ababa. We are also gravely concerned about the well
being of members of the opposition party who were beaten, and detained
following yesterday’s demonstration.
Ethiopian capital quiet but tense after protests
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's capital was
quiet but tense on Saturday after four days of political unrest that has shaken
confidence in the vast African nation's stability.
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Who is going to break the cycle ?
War and violence breeds' war and violence. The child of hate is nothing but
hatred. Do you think Ethiopia will have peace until the cycle broken? 'Insanity
is doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results' Albert
Enestine. To break the cycle, It needs the realization and the commitment of all
the people of Ethiopia including those parties that are involved actively in
Ethiopian politics.
Does this wise Ethiopian saying remind you something ("
YALZERUTIN AYACHIDUM" ) What kind of seeds are there in your hands. The seed
of Violence, hatred, tribalism and so on. Ask your self. We talk about peace,
but we keep ourselves in state of war and so on. If our goal is peace, then our
act should be peace too. The bible said resist not the evil. Think of peace and
act peace. Things created two times but first in the mind. Miriam Teresa was
asked once. Can you join us for the fight against war?. She answered " No, but I
will join you the fight for peace"
God bless you all. God please grant us your peace.
United States Urges Peaceful Dialogue in Ethiopia
Washington -- The United States continues to urge both the government and
political opposition in Ethiopia "to resolve whatever differences they may have
through peaceful means," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack told
reporters November 4. Speaking at the department's daily press briefing,
McCormack said: "It furthers no one's cause to try to manipulate situations in
order to provoke a violent reaction. We think that peaceful dialogue is the way
to resolve what is in fact a political issue."
A Great Nation and Noble People Let Down
by its Greedy and Bloody Elite, for a Third Time in just Three Decades
By: Chissu
I have always been reluctant to write on political issues for various reasons.
For one, I am not an expert, and I often think I am too naïve to be a
politician. For another, having followed Ethiopian politics for some time now, I
am of the opinion that my country appear to be endowed with too many political
"experts" for her own good. Most importantly, I do not like the emotive and
poisonous way these self-appointed "experts" conduct the political discourse. It
is high time I break my oath, only to say that enough is enough. I should admit
I did break my oath once before.
Ethiopia's
Zenawi says opposition CUD accountable for the violence
Nov 4, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - In an interview with the Ethiopian
Radio and Television Agency on the current situation, Ethiopian Prime Minister
Meles said the CUD is accountable for the violence erupted in the city.
Existential Seriousness and Political Culture
By: Teodros Kiros
I cry for my country as the specters of
death, blood bath, insurrection and heroic moments of political struggle are
haunting this mountainous presence in East Africa, the birth place of humanity.
Once again the reasonable imperatives of Existential seriousness have been
flagrantly violated and the nation’s emerging new political culture is at peril.
I had in many previous articles argued that the sovereignty of the individual
Ethiopian, rich and poor, learned and illiterate, young and old, men and women
is so precious that no nation has the right to violate it.
To condemn the ongoing brutal massacre,
mass detention, beating and intimidation of our people in Ethiopia and to call
the attention of the Swiss Government, the people and the international
community to wards this act of crime against humanity, the ASSOCIATION DES
ETHIOPIENS EN SUISSE is going to hold a series of demonstrations starting
today;
Thursday Nov. 4, 2005 at 15:00 hr
and
Monday Nov. 7, 2005 at 15:00 hr
in front of the United Nations Office in Geneva, Place Des Nation.
Contact; +41797768773, +41794798904,
+41788750678
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It is sad, really stunning that people lost their lives. The
solution, I do feel is roundtable talk, engaging in dialogue, accepting
weaknesses and hearing the voice of the bulk of our nation.
Ethiopian opposition party calls for calm
The head of the United Ethiopian Democratic Front (UEDF), one of
the country's main opposition groups, said a political solution would not be
found through such chaos. "We are calling for restraint and calm, we don't think
that the problems will be solved by throwing rocks," said Beyene Petros, who
expressed dismay at the government's use of force to quell the protestors. "We
are shocked by the way the government responded to this, by the use of excessive
force, we are calling for restraint on all sides," added Beyene.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations, today
criticized the Ethiopian government's violent response to protestors and
condemned the continuing refusal of the Ethiopian government to allow peaceful
protests.
Ethiopian student protestors demand release of detained opposition leaders
ADDIS ABABA (AFX) - Ethiopian university students took to the streets
to demand the release of opposition members arrested during three days of
violence that have left at least 42 people dead in the capital, witnesses said.
. . . "The students have been in the streets
since morning," according to a witness in Awasa, one of the towns where the
students were protesting. "They are demanding the government to release
opposition leaders."
Clashes continue in Addis Ababa
 Police
shot in the air to disperse protesters in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa
on Friday, witnesses said, in a fourth day of clashes between police and
anti-government protesters that have killed at least 42 people. .
. The latest clashes broke out when a crowd of youths gathered close
to the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa tried to pull passengers
from a public transport bus.
Scattered
gunfire, rioting continue in Ethiopia(Updated 03:31 p.m.)
Diplomats told The Associated Press they had reports of police continuing to
round up suspected opposition leaders overnight, perhaps as many as 3,000
people. There were also unconfirmed reports that protests had spread to other
parts of the country.
Dozens dead in Ethiopia clash Ethiopian security forces clashed with
protesters on the streets of Addis Ababa on Wednesday, killing at least two
dozen people and wounding 150 in an escalation of the discord over the results
of the May parliamentary elections.
US
very concerned about Ethiopia-Eritrea border tension
Nov 3, 2005 (WASHINGTON) - The United States expressed deep
concern Thursday over rising tension along the Ethiopian-Eritrean border and
urged the east African nations' governments to resolve differences through the
United Nations.
Fourth day of violence in Ethiopia kills three people, wounds 12, including
children
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Riot police trying to put down a fourth
day of protests against Ethiopia's disputed elections shot and killed three
people Thursday and wounded 12 others, including children, doctors said.
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Two killed on third day of Ethiopia unrest-sources
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Two people were shot dead on Thursday
during a third day of clashes between police and protesters in the Ethiopian
capital, medical sources in two hospitals said.
Freivalds Condemns Violence in Ethiopia
Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds has condemned the ongoing violence in
the Ethiopian capital of Addis Abeba. An uneasy calm returned to the capital
Thursday, a day after riot police across the city fired guns to quell a second
day of protests against Ethiopia's disputed parliamentary elections.
Blair ally
accused of poll killings
BRITAIN reacted furiously last night after riot police in
Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, shot dead at least 23 people, including
several women, in a second day of demonstrations over elections that the
opposition claim were rigged.
United States Urges Restraint Following Violence in Ethiopia The
United States is urging restraint by the government of Ethiopia in dealing with
recent public demonstrations against Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and the ruling
Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front, according to a November 2
State Department statement.
33 die in
Ethiopian demo
At least
100 killed as violent unrest continues in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia says CUD leaders' acts liable to prosecution
CPJ condemns government threats against independent media
Eyewitness: 'I couldn't help them'
United Nations chief Kofi Annan said in a statement that he was "extremely
concerned about reports from the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)
concerning movements of military personnel on both sides of the temporary
security zone as well as irregular activities inside the zone."
Eritrea, Ethiopia moving troops, tanks towards the border: UN
Death toll rises to 10 in Ethiopia protest
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Four more people were killed in clashes on
Wednesday in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a doctor said, bringing to 10
the death toll from the disturbances.
Statement from Ethiopian Canadian Muslim Community Association Regarding
the
Current Situation in Ethiopia
We
at the Ethiopian Canadian Muslim Community Association in Toronto Canada
would like to express our deepest concern over the current violence in our
country. We strongly condemn this kind of actions especially in this Holiest
Month of Ramadan, while Muslims are in the mood of Eid Celebration. This
unwarranted disturbances demonstrate a total lack of sensitivity to the
Ethiopian Muslims.
In pictures: Ethiopia clashes (BBC)
Ethiopia: Escalating violence leaves at least six dead
Amnesty International expressed serious concern at escalating violence in
Ethiopia today, after learning that police reportedly shot dead six people and
wounded at least 25.
Ethiopia
to sue CUD leaders for masterminding riots in capital Nov1, 2005 (ADDIS ABABA) - The Ethiopian Ministry of Information disclosed
that the government began filing legal charges against the organizations and the
leaders masterminding the street violence. In a statement it issued on Tuesday,
the ministry said the teaching learning was disrupted as a group of people
organized by opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) on the mission
of violence threw stones towards the Addis Ketema secondary school and the
students.
Five shot
dead in Ethiopia protests-medical sources
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Five people were shot dead and at least 18
were wounded on Tuesday in clashes between Ethiopian security forces and
opposition supporters, hospital sources said.
BBC - Nov 1, 2005 - Riot police have shot dead five people
and wounded at least 18 others in clashes with opposition supporters in
Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. Some 250 riot police went to disperse
stone-throwing protesters who had set up roadblocks with burning tiresin the
central Mercato area of the city.
Ethiopia: Renewed poll clashes "There has been gunfire and rioters are
clashing with the police. There are riot police who have been stoned, but as yet
we have no reports of any casualty," said Adam Melaku, head of the independent
Ethiopia Human Rights Council.
The Reporter, Editorial
CUD :
Cut,
Undone &
Deleted.
By: Abate Wubetu Abate
Well, talk about the "coalition" that never was
in the first place! From its inception and later until its dramatic bust, this
unhealthy alliance has been dominated by none other than Eng. Hailu Shawel. Many
well meaning people, who really yearned to see a robust multi ethnic opposition
party, also had serious reservation up on seeing the man at the helm. And yet,
they never gave up on it right away for they were hopeful that reasonable people
like Dr. Berahnu Nega would prevail eventually. Much to the disappointment of
many, the good doctor did not rise to the occasion as there were many countless
blunders committed by the chairman that went unchallenged. Mr. Hailu Shawel,
through his actions, painted a "coalition" of just one man. Now the
question remains whether Dr.Berhanu was a willing participant [though highly
unlikely] of this grand sham or he lacked the courage to stand up to the bully
at the top? I thought the later is the case and hope he will enlighten us as to
what had transpired and come clean in the process.
Rebels kill 20 in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa - Rebels launched a string of raids in the southwestern
corner of Ethiopia, killing at least 20 people, including a state police chief,
said diplomats on Monday.
Let KINIJIT Carryout Its Duties of Bringing the Country Together Again.
By Kebede D Gashaw
Ato Ledetu has been at the forefront of the struggle for democratic and peaceful
change in Ethiopia. There have been numerous attempts of character
assassination, vilifications, innuendos, hearsay and down right ugly portrayals
of him in countless ways and means over the last three years.
Some members of UEDP-Medhin withdrew themselves from Kinijit (The Reporter)
Kinijit called a Series of peaceful Civil Disobedience (The Reporter)
Bringing
Before Justice CUD Leaders For Its Anti-Constitution Stance Is Timely: Ministry
The Ministry of Information said bringing
before the court of justice the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD), which
it said, is a stumbling block for the development of democracy because of its
anti-constitution stance, is timely.
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Kinijit Called on
The Ethiopian People to Begin Implementing a Series of Peaceful Civil
Disobedience
Kinijit called on the Ethiopian people to begin implementing a series of
peaceful civil disobediences starting October 29, 2005. The first nationwide
strike cuts off ties with all EPRDF-owned businesses a few of which are: Ambasel,
Guna, Dinsho, Wondo, Dashen Brewery and Mega.
Ethiopia
warns opposition over new protests
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's top opposition party has
called for new protests over election results it says were rigged, drawing a
government warning it would not accept any threat to peace and security.
Honest debates not senseless
internal feud!
By: Yonas K. The Tobia
interview posted on EthiopiaFirst.com website sheds tremendous light on the
internal political squabble now raging between the various forces in the
opposition camp. As I understand them, the differences being played out
aren't fundamental political differences. They are only procedural. Both Lidetu and Hailu Shawel and their respective supporters understand the
indispensable nature of a complete merger by the individual parties that
make up the CUD.
Briton returns relic from Ethiopia's ancient Magdala treasure Addis Ababa
- A 16th-century soldier's helmet taken by British invading troops from Ethiopia's
ancient Imperial Treasures at Magdala some 140 years ago was returned to the
country Saturday by a private collector in London. The case of Asegedech Mekonnen: Qoq Ezih Qizimzim Wodia
By: Sinishaw Derese
It is not the first time that Asegedech Mekonnen used the word "Zeraf
Mentality" to
disdain the works of the opposition parties. I am just surprised by her
audiovisual
perception about the current situation of Ethiopia. Who is running the country
to
hell under what she calls Zerfa Mentality? Is it racist-dictator meles zanawi
and
his followers or the oppositions? Why she attacks the opposition every time
while
some of them are being killed and others are anguishing in prison in the country
they were born and raised?
CUDP suspends Lidetu, Mushe
The Reporter -
Lidetu Ayalew, Vice Chairperson of the Coalition
for Unity and Democracy Party (CUDP) and Mushe Semu, executive committe member,
were suspended indefinitely from their positions by the supreme council of the
party.
Ethiopian
security forces arrest opposition MPs
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 28 (Reuters) -
Ethiopian security forces arrested and beat opposition members of parliament
and party members on Friday, the opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy
(CUD) party said.
Trap
set says CUDP Vice Chairman, Lidetu Ayalew
(ssinformer)
SSI: What do you expect from tonight's
discussion with the reconciliation committee?
Lidetu: We have already seen Hailu's stand in the newspapers launched
this morning that set a prerequisite. We thought there was going to be a
discussion, but they have put a prerequisite. I am very much sorry. We have
put eight points on which we said the EPRDF should give answers on. But the
EPRDF says they won't discuss them unless we are in the Parliament. The same
way, our leaders are saying we won't discuss unless we give our seal. Things
will be wrong if EDUP does this. But for the leaders of the coalition it will
be right. It is very sad.
"We believe that CUDP is going to be a
meaningless entity without EDUP-Medhin"
The Reporter -
It was I, only, who moderated the meeting. Ato
Abdurahman Ahmedin was the secretary. The assembly was conducted according to
the procedure. The executive committee proposed ideas for debate. The central
committee deliberated over the proposal and endorsed it. Then it was presented
to the assembly. Discussion was held, and new points added. One of the new
points was about the merger. It was never decided that we don't want the merger.
In fact, one of the resolution of the assembly was for the fast implementation
of the merger. But what must be done, must be done. The merger must be
completely executed in whole. That was the stand taken during the general
assembly. Four resolutions were read that day. 18 elected members from EDUP-Medhin for the CUDP council were given the mandate and the responsibility
to work to implement these resolutions. The assembly gave consensus with
standing ovation.
 
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