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Seblework calls on the Diaspora for an immediate Plan of Action

Written by Seblework Tadesse
Saturday, 16 June 2007
My name is Seblework Tadesse. I was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and I am one of those CUDP members who had been arrested and detained by Meles Zenawi. I was released after 19 months of suffering in Kaliti prison. Diaspora Ethiopians therefore must tell their respective governments that Meles Zenawi is a mass murderer himself who has terrorized his people for so long and does not qualify as an ally against terror. His regime does not believe in or exercise democracy and the rule of law. Now, I suggest that civil disobedience be the strategy. This struggle is not easy but it is very effective. It is also important to recognize that it takes a long time to see results, but the result will be lasting. Stay in the fight until the fight is won!! Listen to Seblework's interview on the International Ethiopian Women Radio Program Read more at Seblework's blog kaliti.blogspot.com

US says concerned over Ethiopia court moves

Written by CyberEthiopia
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday it was very concerned by an Ethiopian court's guilty verdict of 38 opposition officials and said it was watching the situation very closely. Ethiopia, a close ally of the United States in anti-terrorism efforts, has cracked down on the opposition, especially after disputed elections in 2005. Those found guilty on Monday by an Ethiopian court were among 131 opposition leaders, journalists and civil society activists charged in December 2005 with treason, inciting violence and attempting to commit genocide. They could face the death penalty when sentenced, which local media said would take place next month. Congressman Donald M. Payne and European Parliament Member Ana Maria Gomes released a joint statement condemning the politically driven and unjust guilty verdict.
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Court charges opposition leaders

Written by CyberEthiopia

Monday, 11 June 2007

CUDP leaders A court in Ethiopia has found 38 senior opposition figures guilty of charges connected to mass protests after disputed elections two years ago.

The charges ranged from armed rebellion to "outrage against the constitution". Sentencing is next month and they could face the death penalty, says the BBC's Elizabeth Blunt in Ethiopia.

Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations complaining of fraud and vote-rigging by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's government in the 2005 polls.

The opposition leaders refuse to recognise the court and failed to present evidence in their defence.

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