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Ethiopia: Terrorism Verdict Quashes Free Speech
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Ethiopia: Terrorism Verdict Quashes Free Speech
Ethiopia: Terrorism Verdict Quashes Free Speech
Drop Case and Free Four Convicted after Unfair Trial
Source: Human rights Watch
(Nairobi) - The Ethiopian Federal High Court on January 19, 2012, convicted three Ethiopian journalists, an opposition leader, and a fifth person under an anti-terrorism law that violates free expression and due process rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Ethiopian government should immediately drop the case, release the defendants, and investigate their allegations of torture in detention.
The journalists are Woubshet Taye Abebe of the now-closed weekly newspaper Awramba Times, Reeyot Alemu Gobebo of the weekly newspaper Feteh, and Elias Kifle, editor of the online Ethiopian Review, who was tried in absentia. An opposition leader, Zerihun Gebre-Egziabher Tadesse of the Ethiopian National Democratic Party, and a woman named Hirut Kifle Woldeyesus were also convicted. All five were convicted of conspiracy to commit terrorist acts, which carries a sentence of 15 years to life imprisonment or death, as well as of participating in a terrorist organization. They were also convicted of money laundering under the Ethiopian criminal code. Their sentencing is expected on January 26.
“The verdict against these five people confirms that Ethiopia’s anti-terrorism law is being used to crush independent reporting and peaceful political dissent,” said Leslie Lefkow, senior Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch, “The Ethiopian courts are complicit in this political witch-hunt.”
The case was marred by serious due process concerns. The defendants had no access to legal counsel during their three months in pretrial detention, and the court did not investigate their allegations of torture and mistreatment in detention.
Public comments by government officials have undermined the defendants’ presumption of innocence. A government spokesman, Shimeles Kemal, told Human Rights Watch in a telephone interview in September that Reeyot and Woubshet had been involved in planning terrorist acts. In October Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told the Ethiopian parliament that the authorities had conclusive evidence that the journalists and political opposition members arrested under the law were guilty of terrorism.
Both Woubshet and Zerihun alleged in court that they had been tortured, including being beaten, and mistreated during their pretrial detention at Addis Ababa’s notorious Maekelawi prison. None of the defendants were granted access to legal counsel during their pretrial detention. Local sources told Human Rights Watch that these complaints of mistreatment have not been investigated by the court.
Families and friends of the defendants have been granted visiting rights at Kaliti, where the defendants were transferred once the trial started in September 2011.
The evidence submitted by the prosecution only emphasizes the government’s political motivations behind the prosecutions, Human Rights Watch said.
According to the charge sheet, which Human Rights Watch examined, the evidence consisted primarily of online articles critical of the government and telephone discussions notably regarding peaceful protest actions that do not amount to acts of terrorism. Furthermore, the descriptions of the charges in the initial charge sheet did not contain even the basic elements of the crimes of which the defendants are accused. Two individuals attending the trial told Human Rights Watch that the prosecution put forward no evidence of involvement in terrorist acts.
“Getting a fair trial in a political case in Ethiopia today may be impossible,” Lefkow said. “The prosecution should drop the charges against these defendants and instead investigate their allegations of torture.”
Human Rights Watch has repeatedly raised serious concerns about Ethiopia’s Anti-Terrorism Proclamation of 2009, including its overly broad definition of “terrorist acts,” which can include acts of peaceful protest that result in the “disruption of any public services”. The law also includes vague provisions that proscribe support for, or encouragement of, terrorism, which can include public reporting on banned terrorist groups.
The provision on pretrial detention allows suspects to be held in custody for up to four months without charge, one of the longest periods in anti-terrorism legislation worldwide. The provision violates due process rights guaranteed under Ethiopian law and international law, Human Rights Watch said.
The ruling comes one month after two Swedish journalists were sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges of “rendering support to terrorism,” based on their having illegally entered Ethiopia to investigate and report on abuses in the Ogaden area. Since June 2011, at least two other people have been convicted under the law and 24 others have been charged, including six other journalists and three opposition party members.
“Within the space of a month five journalists and one political opposition leader have been sentenced under ludicrous provisions in Ethiopia’s anti-terrorism law,” Lefkow said. “The worst provisions in the law should be immediately amended to prevent further abuse and ensure that the law conforms to international standards.”
34 comments
Comment from: addis zemen [Visitor]
What free speech are you people talking about? These convicted criminals have nothing to do with free speech. Eliass kiftaff & co. Are all about jealousy, personal grudge, hatred and anarchism. They insult govt officialls, they advocate and plan terrorism acts, they instigate unrest etc.. all in the name and cover of democracy and freedom of speech.
Thank God, their plot didn't go as far as they intended to be, if they had successed to do those harms, according to the discoverd plan, we wouldn't have seen all this peacefull nation now in a great developmental progress. It would've been, May be as they are wishing, a civil war and ethnic cleansing.
Thank God, their plot didn't go as far as they intended to be, if they had successed to do those harms, according to the discoverd plan, we wouldn't have seen all this peacefull nation now in a great developmental progress. It would've been, May be as they are wishing, a civil war and ethnic cleansing.
01/19/12 @ 23:41
Comment from: ANNONYMOUS [Visitor]
We peace-loving Ethiopian Christians do not want Perhaps, motivated by the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF),in our Christian land a second Madrasses, a Pakistani type, which trains Muslim Jihadists to join the other Jihadist in Somalis or in other Islamic countries. Therefore, this time, the Woyanne regime did the right thing .
01/19/12 @ 23:54
Comment from: netsanet [Visitor]
it is amazing whenn this human rights organization say that the swidish journalists who entered z country 2 investigate the abuses in ogaden region. You guys must be out of your fu----g mind. why they did not enter the country through appropriate way. for those journalists, i think the theverdict was right. we have to think how many people would have been killed if their plot went through. i do not blame them, the person to be blamed is ELIAS KIFLE. HE IS THE ONE ORGANIZING THEM TO DO THEIR TERRORIST ACT. The Ethiopian govrnment should sue this guy here in USland. THIS IS THE GUY WHO NAMED ISSAYA A MAN OF THE YEAR. IF YOU ASK ELIAS HOW YOU CAME TO THAT DECISION HE WILL SAY I DON'T KNOW. ETHIOPIA WILL BE PEACEFULL LIKE AMERICA IF THEY TAKE THIS KIND OF ACTION FROM TIME 2 TIME.
01/20/12 @ 01:23
Comment from: YODIT [Visitor]
THESE JOURNALISTS WERE WRITING FICTION AS NEWS . THEY DESERVE SEVERE PENALITY.
01/20/12 @ 01:35
Comment from: Ras Mitat [Visitor]
Human Rights Watch has zero comment when terrorists murder and kidnap civilians, but collects fundraising propaganda from people like ELIAS KIFLE.
"ISAYAS AFEWORKI: MAN OF THE YEAR"
Wrote Elias Kifle of Ethiopian Review.
"ISAYAS AFEWORKI: MAN OF THE YEAR"
Wrote Elias Kifle of Ethiopian Review.
01/20/12 @ 03:00
Comment from: Dabo [Visitor]
I use to support and think HRW's work was important but since when do you think publically calling for violence is legitimate? Don't make yourself an easy target by supporting people like this. http://www.ethiotube.net/video/17206/Elias-Kifles-Plea-with-Eritrean-Govt-For-Funds-To-Blow-up-Factories--Infrastructures-in-Ethiopia
01/20/12 @ 04:49
Comment from: Imperial Body Guard [Visitor]
The Ethiopian Federal High Court is the laughing stock of justice with no rule of law. Any decision handed down by such a criminal enterprise will never detract Ethiopians from eliminating the neo-colonial regime of oppression, it can only further strengthen and invigorate Ethiopians to defend Our Nation from alien interests.
"Each provision in this Chapter has a precedent, either in Ethiopian traditions, or in well-established constitutional precedents abroad. No less than 29 articles have been inserted in the Constitution to provide for the protection of the essential liberties and rights of the people. Thus, We have provided that "no one shall be denied the equal protection of the laws"; that "there shall be no discrimination amongst Ethiopian subjects with respect to the enjoyment of all civil rights";that "there shall be no interference with the exercise in accordance with the law of the rites of any religion or creed by residents of the Empire";that "freedom of speech and of the press is guaranteed throughout the Empire, in accordance with the law";that "correspondence shall be subject to no censorship except in time of declared national emergency." We have, further confirmed our practice that every person accused of a crime shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty and that no one shall be imprisoned for debt, except in case of legally proved fraud." Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 406
"Unlike many countries of the world, We have provided the right to any resident of the Empire to bring suit against the Government or ministry, department, agency or instrumentality thereof, for wrongful acts resulting in substantial damage. Likewise, everyone in the Empire shall have the right to present petitions to Us.
So important have We considered these guarantees of Human Rights and Fundamental Liberties that, in the Revised Constitution, We have stipulated that not only the courts but, in particular, Ourselves, shall at all times assure and protect these Human Rights. They constitute principles which no branch of the Government, be it the Executive, Legislative or Judiciary, can transgress and which, in consequence, must be placed under the particular protection of the Sovereign Himself. We Ourselves will always be ready to act positively to ensure respect for these rights by all branches and every official of the Government. Thus, the lowliest subject of the Empire, the poorest as well as the richest, even the convict in prison, has always the assurance that the Sovereign is at all times vigilant in the protection of his rights and fundamental liberties." HIM Negus Haile Selassie
"It is not necessary to enumerate countries where the people and entire country having lost unity, spiritual or otherwise, have become playgrounds and laughing stocks of outsiders. The historical events of certain countries bear witness to this fact. In our own times, there are those expansionists who by shedding blood, desire to achieve their ambition and by dismembering themselves they are seen as tools for alien interests. Our people from Ethiopia shed blood, to save them from disintegration. Those personalities who believe in freeing a country by secession are selfish and prey to outsiders. We will not accept their motives." Selected Speeches of HIM Negus Haile Selassie I, page 426
"The aim of those leaders that is based on ambition for power and personal gain is one with no firm foundation and will, consequently, crumble easily." Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 471
"Every structure must be built on a solid foundation, for those constructed otherwise would soon collapse. The proclamation by which We made land grants to the entire Ethiopian people is the foundation of this scheme." Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I, page 487
"Man can only begin an enterprise it is for God to dispose of it to a good end." HIM Negus Haile Selassie I
Long Live the Constitutional Monarchy!
Long Live the Kebra Negast!
Long Live the Fetha Negast!
Fire burn down the neo-colonial divide and rule policy of ethnic federalism
Fire burn down the satanic star of secession
Beka! Tinsae Moa Anbessa!
The Lion of Judah shall throw off the yoke and set the captives free!
"Each provision in this Chapter has a precedent, either in Ethiopian traditions, or in well-established constitutional precedents abroad. No less than 29 articles have been inserted in the Constitution to provide for the protection of the essential liberties and rights of the people. Thus, We have provided that "no one shall be denied the equal protection of the laws"; that "there shall be no discrimination amongst Ethiopian subjects with respect to the enjoyment of all civil rights";that "there shall be no interference with the exercise in accordance with the law of the rites of any religion or creed by residents of the Empire";that "freedom of speech and of the press is guaranteed throughout the Empire, in accordance with the law";that "correspondence shall be subject to no censorship except in time of declared national emergency." We have, further confirmed our practice that every person accused of a crime shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty and that no one shall be imprisoned for debt, except in case of legally proved fraud." Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 406
"Unlike many countries of the world, We have provided the right to any resident of the Empire to bring suit against the Government or ministry, department, agency or instrumentality thereof, for wrongful acts resulting in substantial damage. Likewise, everyone in the Empire shall have the right to present petitions to Us.
So important have We considered these guarantees of Human Rights and Fundamental Liberties that, in the Revised Constitution, We have stipulated that not only the courts but, in particular, Ourselves, shall at all times assure and protect these Human Rights. They constitute principles which no branch of the Government, be it the Executive, Legislative or Judiciary, can transgress and which, in consequence, must be placed under the particular protection of the Sovereign Himself. We Ourselves will always be ready to act positively to ensure respect for these rights by all branches and every official of the Government. Thus, the lowliest subject of the Empire, the poorest as well as the richest, even the convict in prison, has always the assurance that the Sovereign is at all times vigilant in the protection of his rights and fundamental liberties." HIM Negus Haile Selassie
"It is not necessary to enumerate countries where the people and entire country having lost unity, spiritual or otherwise, have become playgrounds and laughing stocks of outsiders. The historical events of certain countries bear witness to this fact. In our own times, there are those expansionists who by shedding blood, desire to achieve their ambition and by dismembering themselves they are seen as tools for alien interests. Our people from Ethiopia shed blood, to save them from disintegration. Those personalities who believe in freeing a country by secession are selfish and prey to outsiders. We will not accept their motives." Selected Speeches of HIM Negus Haile Selassie I, page 426
"The aim of those leaders that is based on ambition for power and personal gain is one with no firm foundation and will, consequently, crumble easily." Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 471
"Every structure must be built on a solid foundation, for those constructed otherwise would soon collapse. The proclamation by which We made land grants to the entire Ethiopian people is the foundation of this scheme." Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I, page 487
"Man can only begin an enterprise it is for God to dispose of it to a good end." HIM Negus Haile Selassie I
Long Live the Constitutional Monarchy!
Long Live the Kebra Negast!
Long Live the Fetha Negast!
Fire burn down the neo-colonial divide and rule policy of ethnic federalism
Fire burn down the satanic star of secession
Beka! Tinsae Moa Anbessa!
The Lion of Judah shall throw off the yoke and set the captives free!
01/20/12 @ 06:40
Comment from: Flying Angel [Visitor]
addis zemen,
You are very amusing as you are also very relieved. kikikikik
No wonder that you are thanking GOD for the momentum to have some what subsided because Amharas what they are, I mean just grab power from your tyrant self and become another same old double tyrant rather than genuinely embracing democracy and pluralism for the benefit of all Ethiopians and and the entire horn to boom and become the true welfare and well-being center of the whole of Africa and beyond.
You are right Amhara corner patriots need some 100 more years of slavery in order to calibrate and adjust their over 100 years of privileges for which they are days in and days out, moaning, manouvering as well as trying to invent the quick fix magic stick rather than organizing and mobilizing all the different peoples of ethiopia as well as being organized and being mobilized by others too. But the Amhara elites wouldn't do that before all the 85 million Ethiopians become 100% pure Amharas, apologize for being born none Amhara and completely reject their own identities and cultures once and for all.
Hence you have the golden and diamond opportunity to shoot and loot the fertile virgin farm lands and all the other human and material resources deep down to its last bone marrows. Let Amhara elites keep writing kilometers upon kilometers of poetic writiung ZIKERE NEGER from the KIBRE NEGEST. Me only drink organic herbal tea spiced with organic honey harvested from my village.
You are very amusing as you are also very relieved. kikikikik
No wonder that you are thanking GOD for the momentum to have some what subsided because Amharas what they are, I mean just grab power from your tyrant self and become another same old double tyrant rather than genuinely embracing democracy and pluralism for the benefit of all Ethiopians and and the entire horn to boom and become the true welfare and well-being center of the whole of Africa and beyond.
You are right Amhara corner patriots need some 100 more years of slavery in order to calibrate and adjust their over 100 years of privileges for which they are days in and days out, moaning, manouvering as well as trying to invent the quick fix magic stick rather than organizing and mobilizing all the different peoples of ethiopia as well as being organized and being mobilized by others too. But the Amhara elites wouldn't do that before all the 85 million Ethiopians become 100% pure Amharas, apologize for being born none Amhara and completely reject their own identities and cultures once and for all.
Hence you have the golden and diamond opportunity to shoot and loot the fertile virgin farm lands and all the other human and material resources deep down to its last bone marrows. Let Amhara elites keep writing kilometers upon kilometers of poetic writiung ZIKERE NEGER from the KIBRE NEGEST. Me only drink organic herbal tea spiced with organic honey harvested from my village.
01/20/12 @ 10:09
Comment from: Shalom [Visitor]
I don't really know what some of the so called journalists wrote or did. But we all know that this criminal Elias Kifle has to be guillotined at best or just hanged at least. He is number one Ethiopian enemy. He is either a mad man in clean clothes or some pervert like Hitlrr. Thanks Lord he is not close to any power or any office in Ethiopia. He would have got execute us all. I wonder the kind of child hood he had in Ethiopia. He must have had a very rough life that angered him and took away his mind. He has zero compassion to his people and negative love to his country.
I have nothing but contempt for HRW as they are as nuts as this Elias guy. But I don't really get it when Ethiopians with any rational mind tend to support people like Elias. Please disassociate yourslves from such diseases. He and his likes are viruses.
I have nothing but contempt for HRW as they are as nuts as this Elias guy. But I don't really get it when Ethiopians with any rational mind tend to support people like Elias. Please disassociate yourslves from such diseases. He and his likes are viruses.
01/20/12 @ 10:13
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
5 stars for posting ASAP such news.
I think Pro-Democracy web sites need to post and stick ANTI-TERRORISM LAW, so as to make readers aware of its motivation. It has become Woyanne's best gun since their defeat in the 2005 election, 2010, 99% win? In order to AMEND this awkward CONSTITUTION, election has to be won by th opposition. What a vicious cycle?
Not only journalistic opinion is denied, the abuse/torture/lock-up they endure is also a reflection of the tolerance level of a majority of % Ethiopians ( numbed? materialsistic/weakened?) anywhere/everywhere. The JUDICIAL SYSTEM serves the regime not the citizens. In this way, Ethiopia has lost and still in the name of Democracy. ETHIOPIA IS NOT A DEMOCRACY as of now.
It seems ESAT IS A WONDERFUL BEGINNING. IT DESERVES TO BE SUPPORTED.
I think Pro-Democracy web sites need to post and stick ANTI-TERRORISM LAW, so as to make readers aware of its motivation. It has become Woyanne's best gun since their defeat in the 2005 election, 2010, 99% win? In order to AMEND this awkward CONSTITUTION, election has to be won by th opposition. What a vicious cycle?
Not only journalistic opinion is denied, the abuse/torture/lock-up they endure is also a reflection of the tolerance level of a majority of % Ethiopians ( numbed? materialsistic/weakened?) anywhere/everywhere. The JUDICIAL SYSTEM serves the regime not the citizens. In this way, Ethiopia has lost and still in the name of Democracy. ETHIOPIA IS NOT A DEMOCRACY as of now.
It seems ESAT IS A WONDERFUL BEGINNING. IT DESERVES TO BE SUPPORTED.
01/20/12 @ 10:55
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
Dear Imperial Body Guard [Visitor],
Thank you for your ever up-keep of posts on critical issues supported with records.
Althogh I was barely a pre-teen during the Emporors' time, I had the opportunity to be aroud its judicial operators from young age. They had better wisdom, fear of God, sense of community, consideration, some mercy and respect for the law.
The king himself made it his duty to seat on the Imperial bench first thing every morning.
"Thus, the lowliest subject of the Empire, the poorest as well as the richest, even the convict in prison, has always the assurance that the Sovereign is at all times vigilant in the protection of his rights and fundamental liberties." HIM Negus Haile Selassie
As posted by I.B.G
Sincerely,
Eden1/11-12 aka Aden1/09-10 aka anon 08/07-08
Thank you for your ever up-keep of posts on critical issues supported with records.
Althogh I was barely a pre-teen during the Emporors' time, I had the opportunity to be aroud its judicial operators from young age. They had better wisdom, fear of God, sense of community, consideration, some mercy and respect for the law.
The king himself made it his duty to seat on the Imperial bench first thing every morning.
"Thus, the lowliest subject of the Empire, the poorest as well as the richest, even the convict in prison, has always the assurance that the Sovereign is at all times vigilant in the protection of his rights and fundamental liberties." HIM Negus Haile Selassie
As posted by I.B.G
Sincerely,
Eden1/11-12 aka Aden1/09-10 aka anon 08/07-08
01/20/12 @ 11:18
Comment from: Gashee [Visitor]
Here we go another guilty adjudication by the so called TPLF kangaroo court..
TPLF is panicking everywhere.. The Ethiopian people have had enough..
No Development rhetoric can stopt the Ethiopian people from demanding a Change..
TPLF can send to their dungeons as many Ethiopia as they want.
The change wave will finally reach to Ethiopia. TPLF can stop it..
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
The Ethiopian people are tired and bored of this one ethnic government. PERIOD..
WE THE ETHIOPIAN PEOPLE DEMAND FREEDOM..
TPLF is panicking everywhere.. The Ethiopian people have had enough..
No Development rhetoric can stopt the Ethiopian people from demanding a Change..
TPLF can send to their dungeons as many Ethiopia as they want.
The change wave will finally reach to Ethiopia. TPLF can stop it..
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
The Ethiopian people are tired and bored of this one ethnic government. PERIOD..
WE THE ETHIOPIAN PEOPLE DEMAND FREEDOM..
01/20/12 @ 14:10
Comment from: Tariku [Visitor]
Ethiopian government has the right to protect its citizen from terriorist like Elias kifle and his co..
01/20/12 @ 14:26
Comment from: TEDDY [Visitor]
Adgi Banda "FREE SPEACH" RIGHT means
that even brain washed ,black minded
moron ,political prostitutes traitors ,bandas Thuggies like you and your parasite bros have the rights to express "FREELY" their own opinions as you're here infecting this website by whorshiping an evil blood sucker TYRANT .The only mess of these journalists is only for having publishing the "TRUTH" concerning the sad reality of the country ,the suffering of the majority of the peoples and the danger of Total Cahos and Violences that this evil regime is exposing the country as the whole .Who are then the so called terrorists ,FREE PRESS JOURNALISTS who have only their pen
to fight Injustice or a blood sucker
tyrant along his evil Advisors ,his blood sucker officers and Facist supporters is days and nights comitting crimes of Human Right Violation against the peoples ,a FREE PRESS JOURNALIST and a Human Rights activities defending the rights of the oppressed peoples or a
despot with his mafiosis looting and bleeding the country at the whole by the way exposing the whole peoples to FAMINE .A political leader gaining the trust of the majority of the peoples or a blood sucker tyrant who
anshamesly violates the constitution and imposes a "STATE OF TERROR" to the peoples in the name of the "Rule of Law" .By the way what kind of t "RULE OF LAW" ?didn't the crime minister with his bandas
Fake MPs drafted a law garanting "THE RIGHT OF FREEDOM TO WRITE AND EXPRESS ITS OWN OPINIONS "
who is then violating the constitution those who express legally their contitutional rights or the evil guy who by sitting on the costitution imposes "VIOLENCE" by museling the Free Press and persecuting all of those who do not share his evil politic !!!Soon or Later these journalists shall be free !!!History and Peoples of Ethiopia have already absolved them .The Crime Minister with his Agazis shall taste the fate of world Tyrants finally punished by theirt own peoples .Yehudit(Kehadit)your leba master with his evil wife and SS Agazis shall receive SEVERE PENALITY from the Ethiopian Peoples ,he will soon finished rosted alive and hanged at the gate of Menelike Palace .LEKESKES FEREFARI LEKAMI BANDA !!!!Rezerash Milas ,your leba
master said and wrote "ISSAYAS AFEWORKI THE GREATEST LEADER OF THE HORN OF AFRICA WHOM HE AND HIS FOLLOWERS ARE VERY PROUD ".AHYA LEKAMI BANDA !!!By the way Adgi ,ethnic cleansing crimes have already comitted and still been comitted by your leba master his SS
Agazis ,the Tigre Mafiosis and the Butchela Kersam BANDAS !!!!YE MENDER
AWDELDAI RECASH GUDAFFI BANDA !!!!
01/20/12 @ 14:59
Comment from: 100% ETHIOPIAN [Visitor]
I think it is the work of Westerners, who don't want Africa to grow. The Western used to spread hate against China in their Media, about Chinas environment, one Child policy, human right abuse, cheap labour, Child labour,...but, now it was all FALSE. It was just American and Canada secret agendas to make China not to succeed. They tried everything to blocked China from the World, but China managed to succeed. China telling the World, America is jealous.
Now, America tells China, don't change your currency, you must by from America,....
By the same token, the Western doesn't want peace, Health and economic prosperous to flourish in Ethiopia. The levels of colour coded terrorism is gone, in America. But, they are leaving their bad shadow to fool African leaders, as they always do.
you know, when Brothers fight to death, the strangers will take advantage on them, by taking their inheritance. Therefore, let us avoid pessimism among us. Let us be united and help each other. Let us forgive each other. We have a loooooooooong way to go and between our success roads, their are many FOREIGN obstacles and we must be wise not to hurt one another. Let us avoid, leaving scars for next generation. We must work hard, the next Ethiopian generations to admire our good will and smart growth that we contribute in our life times, for our Country, Ethiopia.
Remember, we are all Mortal. But, our Country history and our story will remain forever.
Err is human, forgive the divine.
Now, America tells China, don't change your currency, you must by from America,....
By the same token, the Western doesn't want peace, Health and economic prosperous to flourish in Ethiopia. The levels of colour coded terrorism is gone, in America. But, they are leaving their bad shadow to fool African leaders, as they always do.
you know, when Brothers fight to death, the strangers will take advantage on them, by taking their inheritance. Therefore, let us avoid pessimism among us. Let us be united and help each other. Let us forgive each other. We have a loooooooooong way to go and between our success roads, their are many FOREIGN obstacles and we must be wise not to hurt one another. Let us avoid, leaving scars for next generation. We must work hard, the next Ethiopian generations to admire our good will and smart growth that we contribute in our life times, for our Country, Ethiopia.
Remember, we are all Mortal. But, our Country history and our story will remain forever.
Err is human, forgive the divine.
01/20/12 @ 17:23
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
"Fake MPs drafted a law garanting "THE RIGHT OF FREEDOM TO WRITE AND EXPRESS ITS OWN OPINIONS " who is then violating the constitution those who express legally their contitutional rights... "
Good observation Teddy.
That is true. Not only that, peacefull demonstration is supposed to be legal. This regime violates the very constitution it wants to safe guard in 2005; and it also came up with 5 new laws that can trap future activities. They want to rule for the longest possible, create a new ethnic class along with the token ones, distorte history and at some point sadly, it could become THE WAY?. Who knows?
Ethiopian politics can be very tiresome. When you think the Emperor's time had problems, then comes the harsh Derg. Before you know it this regime had gone under way on an exhausted society that craved for peace and famine free image/life for some. Aid is the most received by Ethiopia/ns during this regime than by any other in all its history.
Good observation Teddy.
That is true. Not only that, peacefull demonstration is supposed to be legal. This regime violates the very constitution it wants to safe guard in 2005; and it also came up with 5 new laws that can trap future activities. They want to rule for the longest possible, create a new ethnic class along with the token ones, distorte history and at some point sadly, it could become THE WAY?. Who knows?
Ethiopian politics can be very tiresome. When you think the Emperor's time had problems, then comes the harsh Derg. Before you know it this regime had gone under way on an exhausted society that craved for peace and famine free image/life for some. Aid is the most received by Ethiopia/ns during this regime than by any other in all its history.
01/20/12 @ 18:24
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
"But we all know that this criminal Elias Kifle has to be guillotined at best or just hanged at least. He is number one Ethiopian enemy. He is either a mad man in clean clothes or some pervert like Hitlrr. Thanks Lord he is not close to any power or any office in Ethiopia..."
Shalom 01/20/12 @ 10:13
Shalom,********
Give me a list of his evil and let us discuss "your Hitler" Elias Kifle.
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My information is based on sources available to the public. I never met Elias in person, but I want to see your list to warrant such judgement and I will share my opinion with you.
Shalom 01/20/12 @ 10:13
Shalom,********
Give me a list of his evil and let us discuss "your Hitler" Elias Kifle.
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My information is based on sources available to the public. I never met Elias in person, but I want to see your list to warrant such judgement and I will share my opinion with you.
01/20/12 @ 18:36
Comment from: oneluv21 [Visitor]
Wow... this guarantee that the minority government of the Wayane can get a way with murder and look like heroes... go figure that out.
01/20/12 @ 21:53
Comment from: addis zemen [Visitor]
Flying Angel,... "Fallen Angel"??
I didn't really get your point. Eventhough I don't like your neutral stand point, the few things you tried to make fun of and poked, seem legitmate.
Speaking of our virgin fertile farm lands, you cannot call them farm lands if you don't farm them. Are you also one of the people who tend to believe, we need only to sit and wait God to feed us, "woff zerash migib"?
The word loot so far seems to loose its meaning in the opposition village. Why is that mobilizing Ethiopians and transforming the whole country by this govt doesn't get recognition by the likes of you? I mean you seem to talk what our govt is already implementing as we speak. But you tend to look away in an effort to discredit our govt.
--Isn't that our govt who is embracing democracy and pluralism for the benefit of all Ethiopian people?
--Isn't that the idea of our govt who is trying to empower the horn with mutual benefit of all the horn countries to boom?
--Isn't that our govt who transformed and built our country to be the center of Africa?
You will never earn your wings back, if you keep denying the reality, Fallen Angel!!
I didn't really get your point. Eventhough I don't like your neutral stand point, the few things you tried to make fun of and poked, seem legitmate.
Speaking of our virgin fertile farm lands, you cannot call them farm lands if you don't farm them. Are you also one of the people who tend to believe, we need only to sit and wait God to feed us, "woff zerash migib"?
The word loot so far seems to loose its meaning in the opposition village. Why is that mobilizing Ethiopians and transforming the whole country by this govt doesn't get recognition by the likes of you? I mean you seem to talk what our govt is already implementing as we speak. But you tend to look away in an effort to discredit our govt.
--Isn't that our govt who is embracing democracy and pluralism for the benefit of all Ethiopian people?
--Isn't that the idea of our govt who is trying to empower the horn with mutual benefit of all the horn countries to boom?
--Isn't that our govt who transformed and built our country to be the center of Africa?
You will never earn your wings back, if you keep denying the reality, Fallen Angel!!
01/21/12 @ 05:08
Comment from: Imperial Body Guard [Visitor]
Eden1,
Ethiopia enat yebarekish
'And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.' Romans 16:20
"It is an accepted criterion all over the world to elect judges on the basis of their merit and not on any other considerations. In Ethiopia, the Kings received their mission from God and the allegience of the people because they have faith in the justice of their actions........
Our history shows that the Emperors and Kings decided cases and handed down judgment based on precedents and prevailing custom. They were assisted by the 'Fetha Negast,' a legal code compiled by learned ecclesiastics. It was even a custom to bury a copy of this code with the Rulers--an act symbolizing the fact that while dispensing justice in their life-time they had not deviated from the provisions of the 'Fetha Negast.'
Since in the scale of creation all men are born equal, it is imperative that all laws should be equitable in their application. For, what is the foundation of freedom and what are the reasons that men cherish it if they are not equal before the law? The answer is clear to all of you.
With the assistance of Our elders We have striven to improve the judicial system of our country from the time that We accepted the high responsibility of leading the destiny of our nation, realizing that this is part of our trust. As Saint Paul said: 'Where specific law exists, try according to the law, where there exists no code of law, try according to your conscience.' Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 417
"In Your Grace is vested the responsibility for the contribution of the Ethiopian Church, for its part, towards giving remedy for , and the spiritual comfort to, the wounds caused by the evil in the world." Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 632
"The United Nations judgments have been and continue to be subject to frustation, as individual member-states have ignored its pronouncements and disregarded its recommendations.
The Organization's sinews have been weakened, as member states have shirked their obligations to it.
The authority of the Organization has been mocked, as individual member-states have proceeded, in violation of its commands, to pursue their own aims and ends.
The troubles which continue to plague us virtually all arise among member states of the Organization, but the Organization remains impotent to enforce acceptable solutions.
As the maker and enforcer of the international law, what the United Nations has achieved still falls regrettably short of our goal of an international community of nations.
This does not mean that the United Nations has failed. I have lived too long to cherish many illusions about the essential high-mindedness of men when brought to start confrontation with the issue of control over their security, and their property interests. Not even now, when so much is at hazard would many nations willingly entrust their destinies to other hands.
Yet, this is the ultimatum presented to us: secure the conditions whereby men will entrust their security to a larger entity, or risk annihilation; persuade men that their salvation rests in the subordination of national and local interests to the interests of humanity, or endanger man's future.
These are the objectives, yesterday unobtainable, today essential, which we must labour to achieve.
Until this is accomplished, mankind's future remains hazardous and permanent peace a matter for speculation.
There is no single magic formula, no one simple step, no words, whether written into the Organizations's Charter or into a treaty between states, which can automatically guarantee to us what we seek.
Peace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgments. Peace is not an "is", it is an "becoming". We cannot escape the dreadful possibility of a catastrophe by miscalculation. But we can reach the right decision on the myriad subordinate problems which each new day poses, and we can thereby make our contribution - and perhaps the most that can be reasonably expected of us in 1963 - to the preservation of peace.
It is here that the United Nations has served us - not perfectly, but well. And enhancing the possibilities that the Organization may serve us better, we serve and bring closer our most cherished goals." His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, addressing the United Nations.
The Lion of Judah hath prevailed!
Ethiopia enat yebarekish
'And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.' Romans 16:20
"It is an accepted criterion all over the world to elect judges on the basis of their merit and not on any other considerations. In Ethiopia, the Kings received their mission from God and the allegience of the people because they have faith in the justice of their actions........
Our history shows that the Emperors and Kings decided cases and handed down judgment based on precedents and prevailing custom. They were assisted by the 'Fetha Negast,' a legal code compiled by learned ecclesiastics. It was even a custom to bury a copy of this code with the Rulers--an act symbolizing the fact that while dispensing justice in their life-time they had not deviated from the provisions of the 'Fetha Negast.'
Since in the scale of creation all men are born equal, it is imperative that all laws should be equitable in their application. For, what is the foundation of freedom and what are the reasons that men cherish it if they are not equal before the law? The answer is clear to all of you.
With the assistance of Our elders We have striven to improve the judicial system of our country from the time that We accepted the high responsibility of leading the destiny of our nation, realizing that this is part of our trust. As Saint Paul said: 'Where specific law exists, try according to the law, where there exists no code of law, try according to your conscience.' Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 417
"In Your Grace is vested the responsibility for the contribution of the Ethiopian Church, for its part, towards giving remedy for , and the spiritual comfort to, the wounds caused by the evil in the world." Selected Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, page 632
"The United Nations judgments have been and continue to be subject to frustation, as individual member-states have ignored its pronouncements and disregarded its recommendations.
The Organization's sinews have been weakened, as member states have shirked their obligations to it.
The authority of the Organization has been mocked, as individual member-states have proceeded, in violation of its commands, to pursue their own aims and ends.
The troubles which continue to plague us virtually all arise among member states of the Organization, but the Organization remains impotent to enforce acceptable solutions.
As the maker and enforcer of the international law, what the United Nations has achieved still falls regrettably short of our goal of an international community of nations.
This does not mean that the United Nations has failed. I have lived too long to cherish many illusions about the essential high-mindedness of men when brought to start confrontation with the issue of control over their security, and their property interests. Not even now, when so much is at hazard would many nations willingly entrust their destinies to other hands.
Yet, this is the ultimatum presented to us: secure the conditions whereby men will entrust their security to a larger entity, or risk annihilation; persuade men that their salvation rests in the subordination of national and local interests to the interests of humanity, or endanger man's future.
These are the objectives, yesterday unobtainable, today essential, which we must labour to achieve.
Until this is accomplished, mankind's future remains hazardous and permanent peace a matter for speculation.
There is no single magic formula, no one simple step, no words, whether written into the Organizations's Charter or into a treaty between states, which can automatically guarantee to us what we seek.
Peace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgments. Peace is not an "is", it is an "becoming". We cannot escape the dreadful possibility of a catastrophe by miscalculation. But we can reach the right decision on the myriad subordinate problems which each new day poses, and we can thereby make our contribution - and perhaps the most that can be reasonably expected of us in 1963 - to the preservation of peace.
It is here that the United Nations has served us - not perfectly, but well. And enhancing the possibilities that the Organization may serve us better, we serve and bring closer our most cherished goals." His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, addressing the United Nations.
The Lion of Judah hath prevailed!
01/21/12 @ 06:08
Comment from: Tulu Proud ET [Visitor]
The UN should start helping and empowering Ethiopians held at guns by the notorous Meles Zenawi and his gangs.
Notorious Meles and EPRDF are known for their unti-democratic, free speech and illegitimate governance.
The world and every Ethiopian has to say enough and throw Meles out. We can’t expect fairness and freedom from the same dictator ruling at the barrel of a gun for 20 miserable years.
Or
Help arming Ethiopians so they can defend themselves from this kind of terrorist government who is quick to harm people through its illegal and lawless actions.
Notorious Meles and EPRDF are known for their unti-democratic, free speech and illegitimate governance.
The world and every Ethiopian has to say enough and throw Meles out. We can’t expect fairness and freedom from the same dictator ruling at the barrel of a gun for 20 miserable years.
Or
Help arming Ethiopians so they can defend themselves from this kind of terrorist government who is quick to harm people through its illegal and lawless actions.
01/21/12 @ 15:49
Comment from: Gasha Y Tessema [Visitor]
addis zemen,
netsanet,
YODIT,
Ras Mitat and
Shalom
I have no idea what your background is like but I ask you people to look deep into your conscience and tell me if the current judiciary system in Ethiopia is independent of state control.
And if you understand justice can I say to you that there is such a thing called benefit of the doubt when there is no hard and conclusive evidence.
Thankyou in advance.
netsanet,
YODIT,
Ras Mitat and
Shalom
I have no idea what your background is like but I ask you people to look deep into your conscience and tell me if the current judiciary system in Ethiopia is independent of state control.
And if you understand justice can I say to you that there is such a thing called benefit of the doubt when there is no hard and conclusive evidence.
Thankyou in advance.
01/21/12 @ 17:03
Comment from: AGAZIT WOMAN [Visitor]
Freedom of speach does not mean its ok when used to incite hatred against other ethnic groups.
Any decent ethiopia will testify regardless of his/her politics stands when it comes to juddging most ethiopian journalists.
Most of the journalists in addis ababa have political agenda and hatred to the brave TIGRAY PEOPLE that gave them the freedom to write,live,prosper then anytime of ethiopia history.
Having said that it does not mean the government should not improve on some of its tactics and response.
But it takes two to tangle.Most of the coward journalists had being writing garbage,hate,lies ,fabrication,defamation the past two decades.
These coward journalists have thought the brave,truthful ethiopians how to be liars,and hate mongers for thier own political agenda.
Ethiopians should be wised to judge any individual,groups that are a midst us trying to destroy our brotherhood/sisterhood thats being with us for the past 5000 years.
As most of you can see most EPLF coward eritreans are hovering in ETHIOPIA WEBSITE,RESTAURANTS,CHURCHS trying to instigate hatred amongs ethiopians so in thier dream to loot ethiopia while we bleed each other fighting.
Expose coward eritreans who are wishing ethiopia evil.Kick thier ass,kick them in thier teeth.
These eritreans are cowards only good at back stabbing ethiopia from the back.
Coward eritreans dont have the gut to fight anyone that confront them.
Thats why most of EPLF eritreans are using ethiopian journalists to spread hatred amongs ethiopia citiznery.
Kick out coward eritreans from ethiopia coummunity who spread hatred against any ethiopia ethnic groups,be it AMHARA,TIGRAY ,OROMO .
In order to protect ethiopia and ethiopians well be those who inistgate hatred against the kind,humble ethiopian people should be exposed to Ethiopia People.
Lets not forget most eritreans are admirers and slave of EVIL FASCIST ITALY that murdered millions of Ethiopians with the help of Eritreans.
BTW those eritreans 60 THOUSANDS REFUGEES who are fleeing to ethiopia have already sold thier souls,spirits asking MERCY TO ETHIOPIA PEOPLE.
Having said that lets not generilized the entier ertirean people except to those who worship fascist italy,EPLF,and those who hate the WELL BEING OF ETHIOPIA AND DEVELOPMENT.
Any decent ethiopia will testify regardless of his/her politics stands when it comes to juddging most ethiopian journalists.
Most of the journalists in addis ababa have political agenda and hatred to the brave TIGRAY PEOPLE that gave them the freedom to write,live,prosper then anytime of ethiopia history.
Having said that it does not mean the government should not improve on some of its tactics and response.
But it takes two to tangle.Most of the coward journalists had being writing garbage,hate,lies ,fabrication,defamation the past two decades.
These coward journalists have thought the brave,truthful ethiopians how to be liars,and hate mongers for thier own political agenda.
Ethiopians should be wised to judge any individual,groups that are a midst us trying to destroy our brotherhood/sisterhood thats being with us for the past 5000 years.
As most of you can see most EPLF coward eritreans are hovering in ETHIOPIA WEBSITE,RESTAURANTS,CHURCHS trying to instigate hatred amongs ethiopians so in thier dream to loot ethiopia while we bleed each other fighting.
Expose coward eritreans who are wishing ethiopia evil.Kick thier ass,kick them in thier teeth.
These eritreans are cowards only good at back stabbing ethiopia from the back.
Coward eritreans dont have the gut to fight anyone that confront them.
Thats why most of EPLF eritreans are using ethiopian journalists to spread hatred amongs ethiopia citiznery.
Kick out coward eritreans from ethiopia coummunity who spread hatred against any ethiopia ethnic groups,be it AMHARA,TIGRAY ,OROMO .
In order to protect ethiopia and ethiopians well be those who inistgate hatred against the kind,humble ethiopian people should be exposed to Ethiopia People.
Lets not forget most eritreans are admirers and slave of EVIL FASCIST ITALY that murdered millions of Ethiopians with the help of Eritreans.
BTW those eritreans 60 THOUSANDS REFUGEES who are fleeing to ethiopia have already sold thier souls,spirits asking MERCY TO ETHIOPIA PEOPLE.
Having said that lets not generilized the entier ertirean people except to those who worship fascist italy,EPLF,and those who hate the WELL BEING OF ETHIOPIA AND DEVELOPMENT.
01/21/12 @ 20:14
Comment from: Birhan lealem [Visitor]
@Teddy & Meselochih, how blunt mind you have, sekireh new ende asteyayet yemitsetew?
"Enatih anten weledku sayhon enkulal gemabign tibel" fersam, chira k'ebari wooshaa, ante wendemocheh dem endifasesu yemtfelig yeketer agan'nit, seitan neh.
"Manim yehun man keselam wegen yehone yegna new"
"Enatih anten weledku sayhon enkulal gemabign tibel" fersam, chira k'ebari wooshaa, ante wendemocheh dem endifasesu yemtfelig yeketer agan'nit, seitan neh.
"Manim yehun man keselam wegen yehone yegna new"
01/22/12 @ 01:46
Comment from: biruk [Visitor]
You are a bunch of ignorant hypocrites.Are you seriously commenting the same thing if you find "journalists" embedded with terrorists in one of the "developed" countries?
01/22/12 @ 07:44
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
Imperial Body Guard,
"..but the Organization remains impotent to enforce acceptable solutions.As the maker and enforcer of the international law, what the United Nations has achieved still falls regrettably short of our goal of an international community of nations. This does not mean that the United Nations has failed.."
-There is currently complaint from different directions regading UN. It is interesting that the distance past had similar problems as well articulated by the king. The good news is his optimism.
-----------------------------------
By the way, amasaganalehoo. Ye' Ethiopia Amlak beselam yetebekiwot.
"..but the Organization remains impotent to enforce acceptable solutions.As the maker and enforcer of the international law, what the United Nations has achieved still falls regrettably short of our goal of an international community of nations. This does not mean that the United Nations has failed.."
-There is currently complaint from different directions regading UN. It is interesting that the distance past had similar problems as well articulated by the king. The good news is his optimism.
-----------------------------------
By the way, amasaganalehoo. Ye' Ethiopia Amlak beselam yetebekiwot.
01/22/12 @ 17:59
Comment from: Hermi [Visitor]
The issue is not whether or not Elias is guilty of the charges, the million dollar question is how do you go about bringing him to serve the verdict!
As to the so-called HRW, this organization has made itself irrelevant and unworthy of making any comments-especially when it comes to African issues. It is a rotten organization with in a Big name!
As to the so-called HRW, this organization has made itself irrelevant and unworthy of making any comments-especially when it comes to African issues. It is a rotten organization with in a Big name!
01/22/12 @ 18:15
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
AGAZIT WOMAN,
"Most of the journalists in addis ababa have political agenda and hatred to the brave TIGRAY PEOPLE that gave them the freedom to write,live,prosper then anytime of ethiopia history."
It seems you think /live in your own kind of PLANET AGAZIT because the truth is something else.
"Most of the journalists in addis ababa have political agenda and hatred to the brave TIGRAY PEOPLE that gave them the freedom to write,live,prosper then anytime of ethiopia history."
It seems you think /live in your own kind of PLANET AGAZIT because the truth is something else.
01/23/12 @ 16:34
Comment from: TEDDY [Visitor]
Agasess Woman ,certainly not these "FREE PRESS " journalists who have a hidden agenda .But your leba master with his Agazis and bandas is days and nights plotting against the "THE NATIONAL UNITY" and the "SOVEREIGNTY "of the country .By the way Tchelemaw Alem ,you're just laughing on yourself ignorant kilib banda ."Kenante gare Honehu Ageritun
eyebezebezu hiebun eyarakotun ,Yantenena ye whodemtchew messay Tib Ansayotch Bandotchena ye tarik Atelawotch Zerfyana kimya belom Gubo amerowatchewn Yanawetatchew lekes kes Ye negabatchew Ye Ken DJIBOTCH !!!
01/23/12 @ 18:26
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
Imperial Body Guard,
Today, looking up for a follow up on Shaleka Dawit Woldegiorgis on books ( personaly, a very interesting, complex and yet simple human being/ an example of someone between humanitarian/intelectual/military/politics/nationalist etc.), by sheer coincidence I run into the audio tape on U-tube of the Emperor's last words.
What an irony to present day Arab Spring former leaders who most had been unwilling to leave peacefully. At least the Mubarak is going it through the trial.
Although it is known to many of us that, HS said, "if the revolution is good for Ethiopia, it is good for me", to refresh or actualy hearing it from him in his own voice is touching.
I think he did the best he could especially having come from generations of Old World lineage and history.
People like you, by consitently posting exerpts of his speeches rekindle the very best of him. After all these years and observing history, he deserves to be understood and appreciated for all the positive he stood for over four decades of his reign.
Today, looking up for a follow up on Shaleka Dawit Woldegiorgis on books ( personaly, a very interesting, complex and yet simple human being/ an example of someone between humanitarian/intelectual/military/politics/nationalist etc.), by sheer coincidence I run into the audio tape on U-tube of the Emperor's last words.
What an irony to present day Arab Spring former leaders who most had been unwilling to leave peacefully. At least the Mubarak is going it through the trial.
Although it is known to many of us that, HS said, "if the revolution is good for Ethiopia, it is good for me", to refresh or actualy hearing it from him in his own voice is touching.
I think he did the best he could especially having come from generations of Old World lineage and history.
People like you, by consitently posting exerpts of his speeches rekindle the very best of him. After all these years and observing history, he deserves to be understood and appreciated for all the positive he stood for over four decades of his reign.
01/23/12 @ 20:39
Comment from: Imperial Body Guard [Visitor]
Eden1,
Clearly the revolution of red terror was not good for Ethiopia, for His Majesty only wanted was good for Ethiopia. The current ethnic divisive regime of multi-party politricks is neither any good for Ethiopia, but just as children can learn from the errors of their ways, so can a Nation. The Oncoming and Future generations will no longer be overcome by alien propaganda in this scientific age, for "Each generation benefits from other than it's own bitter experience." HIM
'Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.' Psalm 68
"He who suffers Conquers, and in the final resort, wins the Crown of Victory!" HIM Negus Haile Selassie I
Long Live the Solomon Dynasty!
Clearly the revolution of red terror was not good for Ethiopia, for His Majesty only wanted was good for Ethiopia. The current ethnic divisive regime of multi-party politricks is neither any good for Ethiopia, but just as children can learn from the errors of their ways, so can a Nation. The Oncoming and Future generations will no longer be overcome by alien propaganda in this scientific age, for "Each generation benefits from other than it's own bitter experience." HIM
'Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.' Psalm 68
"He who suffers Conquers, and in the final resort, wins the Crown of Victory!" HIM Negus Haile Selassie I
Long Live the Solomon Dynasty!
01/24/12 @ 07:27
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
Imperial Body Guard,
Have you or plan to publish a book based on his speeches?
Growing up, both my parents were busy and away on daily bases. I had more access to the presence of my mother ( although both served in WW II,I was able to witness my mother's attentivness to his speeches ). I remember every time his speeches come on the radio, it was a given that a pin would not drop. She devoted total attention; and she would say, "oh my God, he is getting old" and after it is over, her memory would go back to her youth of the war's disaster, effects and victory.
Although he was in England those five years, many people credit him (including the international community) for representing Ethiopia in the then The League of Nations /abroad. He is not with out his faults if one can be an honest historian.
HIS ORGANIZED SPEECHES IN A BOOK FORM AND POSSIBLY AS A TEXT BOOK CAN SERVE IN LEARNING INSTITUTIONS. Your consistent and tireless quotes from Kebre /Fitha Negeste with views, outlook, forward some possibly interpretation will be invaluable for the present and future.
Have you or plan to publish a book based on his speeches?
Growing up, both my parents were busy and away on daily bases. I had more access to the presence of my mother ( although both served in WW II,I was able to witness my mother's attentivness to his speeches ). I remember every time his speeches come on the radio, it was a given that a pin would not drop. She devoted total attention; and she would say, "oh my God, he is getting old" and after it is over, her memory would go back to her youth of the war's disaster, effects and victory.
Although he was in England those five years, many people credit him (including the international community) for representing Ethiopia in the then The League of Nations /abroad. He is not with out his faults if one can be an honest historian.
HIS ORGANIZED SPEECHES IN A BOOK FORM AND POSSIBLY AS A TEXT BOOK CAN SERVE IN LEARNING INSTITUTIONS. Your consistent and tireless quotes from Kebre /Fitha Negeste with views, outlook, forward some possibly interpretation will be invaluable for the present and future.
01/25/12 @ 10:33
Comment from: Eden1 [Visitor]
To come back to the topic of this news forum, it is unfortunate that a new law is created for distortion to silence freedom of opinion.
Censorship to some extent is not uncommon in Ethiopia's political history, but to connect press freedom to modern day TERRORISM is lies in day light.
Many pro Democracy opposition parties have complained the harrasement they go through by this regime for gathering of meetings in differnt kilils. The motivation is obvious.
Censorship to some extent is not uncommon in Ethiopia's political history, but to connect press freedom to modern day TERRORISM is lies in day light.
Many pro Democracy opposition parties have complained the harrasement they go through by this regime for gathering of meetings in differnt kilils. The motivation is obvious.
01/25/12 @ 21:10
Comment from: Imperial Body Guard [Visitor]
Yes I have intentions of distribution for His Imperial Majesty's speeches. At this point I don't have access to all the original amharic texts, which would carry a greater persuasive power for the Ethiopian nation. The English translations are already available in paperback @ http://www.onedropbooks.com/newpages/selassie.html
The english translation of the Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I can be also found online @ issuu.com/qidest/docs/him_selected_speeches1 issuu.com/qidest/docs/him_selected_speech2
http://www.himchurch.org/Recommended_Reading/Selected_Speeches/Haile_Selassie_I-Selected_Speeches-TOC.html
The original blue hard cover limited edition book I have, has the following words written at the opening- 'First Published 1967
Any portion of this book could be reproduced by any process without permission.' Passengers on Ethiopian Airlines were given a copy of this original translated version.
I and I will also continue to use music to carry the words of His Majesty with close collaboration with the people of Jamaica so that Our voice can be augmented on the International scene.
"The Berhanena Selam Printing Press. from its inception, in addition to the production of various spiritual and temporal books that broadened Our nation's knowledge, has also proved an efficient medium for Ethiopia's educational development which is foremost in Our mind." Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I, page 524
"Our customary support shall always be forthcoming to similar efforts in the field of music and literature as well." Selected Speeches of HIM, page 51
"Music, drama, and other forms of art are rooted in the ancient history of our Empire, and their development to an even higher peak of perfection will be possible in the atmosphere of a university. Ethiopia is possessed of an ancient literature, and its study can be fostered here so that the Ethiopian youth, inspired by this national example, may raise it to yet higher levels of excellence. The study of the heroic history of Our Empire will stimulate the imagination of budding authors and teachers. The understanding of that philosophy of life which is the basis of our traditional customs will lead us all to a better understanding of our nation and of our nation's expression through the arts." Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I, page 20
The english translation of the Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I can be also found online @ issuu.com/qidest/docs/him_selected_speeches1 issuu.com/qidest/docs/him_selected_speech2
http://www.himchurch.org/Recommended_Reading/Selected_Speeches/Haile_Selassie_I-Selected_Speeches-TOC.html
The original blue hard cover limited edition book I have, has the following words written at the opening- 'First Published 1967
Any portion of this book could be reproduced by any process without permission.' Passengers on Ethiopian Airlines were given a copy of this original translated version.
I and I will also continue to use music to carry the words of His Majesty with close collaboration with the people of Jamaica so that Our voice can be augmented on the International scene.
"The Berhanena Selam Printing Press. from its inception, in addition to the production of various spiritual and temporal books that broadened Our nation's knowledge, has also proved an efficient medium for Ethiopia's educational development which is foremost in Our mind." Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I, page 524
"Our customary support shall always be forthcoming to similar efforts in the field of music and literature as well." Selected Speeches of HIM, page 51
"Music, drama, and other forms of art are rooted in the ancient history of our Empire, and their development to an even higher peak of perfection will be possible in the atmosphere of a university. Ethiopia is possessed of an ancient literature, and its study can be fostered here so that the Ethiopian youth, inspired by this national example, may raise it to yet higher levels of excellence. The study of the heroic history of Our Empire will stimulate the imagination of budding authors and teachers. The understanding of that philosophy of life which is the basis of our traditional customs will lead us all to a better understanding of our nation and of our nation's expression through the arts." Selected Speeches of HIM Haile Selassie I, page 20
01/26/12 @ 08:02
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