Ethiopian Airline Crash

01/24/10

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Ethiopian Airline Crash

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A piece of wreckage is seen after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed into the Mediterranean sea on Monday morning, on the shore at Khaldeh beach, south of Beirut, Jan. 25, 2010. Photograph by: Sharif Karim, Reuters

This is what we know so far

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashed about five minutes after takeoff from Beirut at 2:35 am (1235 GMT)

It was on a Beirut-Addis Ababa route

The plane had 82 passengers and 8 crew members

The aircraft is believed to be Boeing 737

Of the 82 passengers 23 are Ethiopian, 51 Lebanese, 1 Turkish, 1 French, 2 British, 1 Russian, 1 Canadian, 1 Syrian, 1 Iraqi nationals

All 8 crew members are Ethiopians

A rescue operation is now under way, but it is not clear if there are any survivors

Call this number +251 11 517 8766 for more information

List of Ethiopians on the ill-fated flight ET 409

Daily Star

1) Addis Abera Demise (Ethiopia)

2) Bahrnesh Megersa (Ethiopia)

3) Kidist Wolde Mariam (Ethiopia)

4) Elisabeth Tilhum Habtermariam (Ethiopia)

5) Rahel Tadese (Ethiopia)

6) Etenesh Admasie (Ethiopia)

7) Woinshet Meugistu Melaku (Ethiopia)

8) Azeb Betre Kebede (Ethiopia)

9) Tigist Shikur Hajana (Ethiopia)

10) Hani Gebre Gembezo (Ethiopia)

11) Alunesh Tkele (Ethiopia)

12) Shitu Nuri (Ethiopia)

13) Selam Zigdaya (Ethiopia)

14) Yikma Mohamed (Ethiopia)

15) Seble Agezc (Ethiopia)

16) Aynalem Tessema (Ethiopia)

17) Eyerus Alem Desta (Ethiopia)

18) Mekiya Sirur (Ethiopia)

19) Lakesh Zeleke (Ethiopia)

20) Tigist Anura (Ethiopia)

21) Askalesh Soboka (Ethiopia)

22) Meselu Beshah (Ethiopia)

ET Flight 409 Accident Update 5 - 25 January, 2010

08:24 PM - Local Time

Ethiopian Airlines would like to express its deepest sympathy for the passengers and family members affected by the unfortunate accident of ET-409 on January 25, 2010 en-route to Addis from Beirut.

A team of experts from Ethiopian has arrived in Beirut and has reported that the Lebanese government and its army together with the UN security forces in Beirut are aggressively engaged in the search efforts for survivors at the accident scene. It has been established that 25 bodies have been recovered. 14 have been identified as six Ethiopians and eight Lebanese nationals.

The Ethiopian team is working closely with all concerned offices to provide assistance and support to the family and friends of victims affected by the unfortunate accident. Further information may be obtained from the Ethiopian Airlines Emergency call center +27 11 635 2000.

The pilot of flight ET409 was a career flight professional with over 20 years of experience flying various aircraft over the expanded network of the airline. The aircraft B737-800 with registration number ET-ANB involved in the accident has had its regular maintenance service as recently as December 25, 2009 at the maintenance facilities of the National carrier and was declared safe and fit to fly. The airline’s maintenance service holds excellent safety records.

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ET Flight 409 Incident Update 3 - 25 January, 2010

10:23 AM - Local Time

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian’s Chief Executive Officer, Ato Girma Wake held a press conference this morning at the Ethiopian Headquarters and provided further details relative to ET-409’s accident in Beirut. In opening the conference, Ato Girma said that “We are very sorry to have you here this morning under this tragic circumstance involving this unfortunate accident. Let me first extend my deepest sympathy to the family members and friends of the victims”. He added that, “The Lebanese Government has formed a rescue team lead by the Ministry of Transport. Also taking part in this rescue mission are the Lebanese Defense force including the Navy and the UN peace keeping force in the region.”

Ato Girma also reported that a team of Aircraft Accident Handling and Crisis Management experts will be traveling to Beirut from London. The team consisting of 8 people from BLAKE Emergency services is proceeding from London to Beirut today to assist with the rescue mission and establish a family assistance center to help the families.

BLAKE Emergency Services can be contacted at +27 11 6352000

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ET Flight 409 Incident Update 2 - 25 January, 2010

09:00 AM - Local Time

Ethiopian regrets to confirm the unfortunate accident of ET-409 which took place shortly after departure from Beirut International Airport today January 25, 2010. An investigative team from Beirut has already arrived at the scene.

A team comprising of 14 people from Ethiopian’s Safety & Emergency Response department, Medical Unit, Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, the Ethiopian Civil Aviation and Ethiopian’s Chief Airline Security office has now been sent to Beirut to provide additional support to the team in Beirut.

Information can be found at:-

+251 11 517 8766,
+251 91 150 1248,
+251 91 125 5577,
+251 91 120 3412 or
our toll free number +251 11 662 0062

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The following is a statement posted on Ethiopian Airlines' website

ET-409 Incident - 25 January, 2010

Ethiopian flight ET-409 scheduled to operate from Beirut to Addis Ababa on January 25th lost contact with the Lebanese air controllers shortly after take off. The flight departed at 02:35 Lebanese time from Beirut International Airport.

Flight ET-409 carries 82 passenger plus 8 Ethiopian Crew members. Out of the total passengers 23 are Ethiopian, 51 Lebanese, 1 Turkish, 1 French, 2 British, 1 Russian, 1 Canadian, 1 Syrian, 1 Iraqi nationals.

A team is already working on gathering all pertinent information. An investigative team has already been dispatched to the scene and we will release further information as further updates are received.

For more information about this press release, please contact call center or emergency number: +251 11 517 8766, +251 91 150 1248, +251 91 125 5577, +251 91 120 3412

Ethiopian airliner crashes after takeoff from Beirut

BEIRUT, Jan 25 (Reuters) -

An Ethiopian Airlines [ETHA.UL] plane with 85 passengers on board crashed into the Mediterranean sea shortly after taking off from Beirut international airport in the early hours of Monday, airport sources said. The plane, said to be a Boeing (BA.N) 737 by one source, disappeared off the radar some five minutes after takeoff.

About 50 passengers were Lebanese nationals, most of the others were Ethiopians, the sources said. There were thought to be seven crew members.

The plane took off shortly after its scheduled time of 3:10 a.m. (0010 GMT), flying south-west, the sources said.

Ethiopian Airlines' website shows it has a flight from Beirut to the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa around that time, operating a Boeing 737. The airline could not immediately be reached for comment.

According to one source, residents on the coast saw a plane on fire crashing.

Senior Lebanese officials headed to Rafik Hariri International Airport after news of the crash. The plane had flown in from Addis Ababa earlier in the night, the sources said.

Hundreds of Ethiopians work as domestic helpers in Lebanon.

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Fatal Accidents involving Ethiopian Airlines

15 September 1988; Ethiopian Airlines 737-200; Bahar Dar, Ethiopia
During takeoff, the aircraft ingested numerous pigeons into both engines. One engine lost thrust almost immediately and the second lost thrust during the emergency return to the airport. As a result of the crash landing, 31 of the 105 passengers were killed.

23 November 1996; Ethiopian Airlines 767-200ER; near Moroni, Comoros Islands: The aircraft was on a flight from Ethiopia to Kenya when it was hijacked by at least two people. While attempting a landing near Moroni in the Comoros Islands the aircraft ran out of fuel and ditched near a beach. Ten of the 12 crew members and 117 of the 160 passengers were killed. The three hijackers apparently died.

Source: airsafe.com

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Comment from: Brito [Visitor]

Sorry to hear this, sad story.

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Comment from: Moya Yinager [Visitor]

Igzer YawTan. Sad event.

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Comment from: peter [Visitor]

It is the sad news!!!

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Comment from: Andolem [Visitor]

I heard that from Al Jazeera, that just so sad news. I am crossing my finger there will be a survivor among them.

God bless.

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Comment from: su27 [Visitor]

May God rest their soul in heaven!!!

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 22:31

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Comment from: Ambasel [Visitor]

What a said day for the families of victims and of course Ethiopian airlines. There could be a chance of finding survivors if God willing coz the crash was just minutes after takeoff.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 22:41

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Comment from: NoStRaDaMuS [Visitor]

May God be with you.

And Ethiopian airline, I hope you will overcome this. In over Fifty years of operation, this is the second crash. So, it is a pretty dame good recored.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 22:44

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Comment from: Dereje [Visitor]

Very sad.
Let's just hope that something encouraging will come out of this sad situation.
May God bless the lost souls!

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 22:46

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Comment from: tg [Visitor]

so sad to hear! Hope there would be survivors. God comfort the family.

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Comment from: Lions [Visitor]

I am so sorry that happen to them. May their soul rest in peace.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 22:52

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Comment from: Gashu [Visitor]

Sorry to hear that,sad news for all Ethiopian and lebanes people,anyhow thank you nazret for the letst news,but the other Ethiopian web don"t have the news yet, like Ethiopiafirst.ocm & ethiomedia.com

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 22:56

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Comment from: Yonas Bekele [Visitor]

I am heart broken. I am praying for the crew and passengers of the flight. I hope and pray for a huge miracle.

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Comment from: bensol [Visitor]

very sad and shocking news.I am deeply sorry. on behalf of myself and my families,may God put their soul in rest and comfort their families.

"May the Lord keep this nation together"

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:02

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Comment from: a.t. [Visitor]

o god

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:03

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Comment from: Aradaw [Visitor]

MY prayers to all those on board and their families.

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Comment from: MERON [Visitor]

Just came from church and saw the news on CNN, my heart goes out to the victims family . May GOD rest their soul in peace AMEN..

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:11

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Comment from: Jordan [Visitor]

Very tragic news indeed!!..my condolence to the families who lost their loved once!!..

metsenanatun yestachehu!!

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:16

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Comment from: menkam [Visitor]

what a sad news, may GOD Bless their soul and give strong to their family too.

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Comment from: hailu [Visitor]

i wish no one is dead.please GOD save all
of them please..

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:17

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Comment from: Helen [Visitor]

OH GOD WHAT HAPPEN? IT IS VERY SUSPICIOUS IN THEOSE DAGEROUSE KROUK WORLD.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:19

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Comment from: from NYC [Visitor]

My condolence. It is a sad news for all Ethiopians.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:19

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Comment from: ayan [Visitor]

lets pray and hope to find survivors as many as we can my prayer to the families and nation let god be with them

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Comment from: Abel [Visitor]

What a tragic night. May there be survivors if not god bless their souls.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:22

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Comment from: Wow [Visitor]

Terrorism cannot be ruled out. Ethiopia may not have the resources to launch an investigation.... The airport, the country, the fiery crash all spells out T e r r o r i s m is a suspect.

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Comment from: visiotr [Visitor]

It's so awful to hear scuch very heartbreaking news happning to any one en ay where let allone to the much loved and honered flagcarier as 'Ethiopian'. I prey to all the lost compatriots and other passengers. 'Ethiopian shall overcome' the negative impact wihch may stem from this.

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Comment from: Tsige [Visitor]

oh it is very sad story we need to pray all of us for the Ethiopian people and also every one i don't have enough words to explain any ways may God help the rest of the people...

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Comment from: addis zemen [Visitor]

Some witnesses said they saw the plane on fire before it crashed to the sea. If it is so,something suspicious on the plane must have hapend. Most of the passengers abroad were lebanise nationals. I hope they will investigate, if this is a work of our enemies.
May God be with the families of the victims.

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:33

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Comment from: Kidi [Visitor]

Sad..Sad new, May God be a comfort to their families.

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Comment from: belachew [Visitor]

yesterday i read about the Iranian plan crash and recent Ethiopian air line achievement with relating different top air line accidents and safety i told my self this is the time Ethiopian air line should focus seriously on safety in order to challenge the influence of ....but surprisingly .....i read today what i was ..........

Permalink 01/24/10 @ 23:41

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Comment from: Neutral [Visitor]

May God save them from danger and pray to hear good out of the accident.

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Comment from: Tazabie [Visitor]

It is very sad and hope they will find some people alive.

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Comment from: mulatsanjose [Visitor]

What a sad story all around today.....i pray to God for survivors.......

Fox News: "Police officials ruled out terrorism as the cause of the crash and said it was likely weather-related. It has been raining heavily and lightning in Beirut since Sunday night.

Lebanese naval ships were scrambled to find the location of the crash"

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Comment from: kalumar [Visitor]

I and my family are so saddened by the terrible human loss and pray for the families of the deceased. May the God of Ethiopia comfort and heal our broken hearts.

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Comment from: mershiti [Visitor]

VERY TRAGIC!!!

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Comment from: gudu [Visitor]

What a tragedy GOD have mery !

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Comment from: wepE [Member]

Very sad! FeTari yemotutn nefs yimar!

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Comment from: wendi [Visitor]

very sad news

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Comment from: Joseph [Visitor]

Very sad news, I pray for them

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Comment from: guest [Visitor]

it's sad news for ethiopian people & lebanize.peace & rest people who lost their life. my soul gose with their family. please praye to god to hear something good.

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Comment from: gudu [Visitor]

what a tragedy GOD HAVE MERRCY !

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Comment from: Aba-Jiffar [Visitor]

Its time to pray for those who involved in this crush and their families,,,,, May God be with them as they go thru this sad and tragic time…
My condolence to every family who are on board…

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 00:24

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Comment from: Alena [Visitor]

Sad to hear the loss of life. Especially, the domestic workers who deserve a break from their daily hard life. Hopefully some will make it!!

May god give their family strength.

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Comment from: biya [Visitor]

This's very sad news. May God be with all of them!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 00:27

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Comment from: naoddulen [Visitor]

I'm deeply so sorrey.it's to bad air plane crush.
God bless their soul in heaven.

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Comment from: naoddulen [Visitor]

IT'S SO BADY NEWS.THANKS TO NAZRET.AND GOD BLESS THEIR SOUL IN HEAVEN.

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Comment from: hagos [Visitor]

sad indeed!!!

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Comment from: LALA [Visitor]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP

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Comment from: Nakuto Leab [Visitor]

Words fail me to express my deepest sad to my people lost their lives. Oh my good God!I can't believe this to happen again!!! May God hearten and feel my people with hope.

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Comment from: Hope [Visitor]

Praying for good news

Sad say for Ethiopians.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 00:50

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Comment from: Fasil [Visitor]

So sad by the incident! May, God protect the passengers life. God bless

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Comment from: Adu [Visitor]

I am praying to God survives those people. He is Almighty

God be with them

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Comment from: Patriot [Visitor]

so terrible news!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 00:53

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Comment from: Truwork [Visitor]

It is very sad news to hear about my country's plane crush. it is a big loss to Ethiopia. Let us be one. let us put our differences aside and help out country to overcome from this loss. Let us pray for our country and our people. Ethiopia is on the eyes of enemies who do not want to see Ethiopia grow. God knows what happened, which made our plane to crush. I hope they investigate. May god bless their soul. May God bless the families of the victims.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 00:57

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Comment from: Yonas Bekele [Visitor]

According to Al Arabiya, 9 survivors rescued by the Lebanese Navy; hoping for more. Weather is apparently very bad but at least is daytime now so better for rescue missions. I am still hoping for more. Crash site is apparently near the town of f Na'ame, Lebanon.

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Comment from: Yonas Bekele [Visitor]

See: http://www.alarabiya.net/english.html

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Comment from: SUDANI [Visitor]

I am so sad for this bad news, May God bless all victims andrest their souls in heaven, Let us heep praying and hope their will be survivals.

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Comment from: Tolla [Visitor]

Very deeply saddened by the incident. May God be with the souls of those unsuspecting victims who might have perished.

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Comment from: EthioMAN [Visitor]

A sad day indeed......
Lord have mercy on their souls. May they rest in peace!!!

Amen!

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Comment from: Hanna [Visitor]

Very sad news. My prayer to those who lost their life and for their family members. I specaily feel so sad when I think of those Ethiopians, who were in libanose working hard to support their family. My God bless their soul, my God think of our country in these difficult days.

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Comment from: mahlet [Visitor]

ohhhh it's so bad news

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Comment from: G.D.Y [Visitor]

very sad news

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Comment from: SOLOMON FROM GERMENY [Visitor]

i don,t belive this happen in my home ethiopian air lines but it may be setup to kill ETHIOPIANS and heart the AIR lines sad to hear this I exepecting servivers from this horeble crash ,,,,,may my GOD keep thire soul in heven .....LOVE YOU ETHIO

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 01:21

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Comment from: zi [Visitor]

a very sad news, we are grief-stricken. may God be with be the families of all. lets pray for survivors...

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Comment from: henok tsegay [Visitor]

ohhhhhhhh its a bad news
god bless

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 01:45

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Comment from: jo [Visitor]

oh my god i hop my bro n sis are okey

GOD PLEASE PLEASE P.S CAN U PEOPLE JUST STOP SAYIN "REST IN PEACE" dey can be alive i know they are!cross my fingers

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 01:49

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Comment from: Mesfin [Visitor]

I felt sad,very hard to accept the news, may my GOD keep thier soul in heven

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 02:01

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Comment from: Dawit [Visitor]

God bless our beloved country. Very very sad.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 02:03

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Comment from: anonym [Visitor]

if it is weather related who is responsible for giving the take off clearance in such dangerous condition. I know my question is too simplistic, people who know will hopefully say something about the take off rules in such conditions. in light of OSAMAS'S warning less than 24 hrs. ago and the weather condition, i give it 50/40 weather/terrorism. the fact it happened while it was still climbing favors the weather hypothesis. may all the victms rest in peace. we must be strong and united/determined at a moment of a great tragedy.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 02:04

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Comment from: Dawit [Visitor]

Thank you all Ethiopians here, when our country is in trouble we are like one man.
God bless you and ETHIOPIA FIRST.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 02:05

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Comment from: BandaGeday IV [Visitor]

Devastating news for family members who've lost loved ones...

The French embassy in Beirut confirm that the wife of the French ambassador to Lebanon were on the plane. Also, according to CNN most of the (90) passengers were Lebanese (54) and not Ethiopian (22).

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/01/25/ethiopian.airliner.crash/index.html?hpt=T1

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Comment from: abay [Visitor]

very sad news!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 02:23

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Comment from: ET-409 [Visitor]

A sad day for ETHIOPIAN indeed......
Lord have mercy on their souls. May they rest in peace!!!
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Ethiopian air lines is one of the best air line in africa in many aspects in cluding aircraft Durability and best maintinance persinnel too.The tragic accident must be caused by bad weather. My deepest condolence for all the families who lost their loved ones.
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Yesterday there was lots of Thunder over beirut, and i think , something hit the plane,regarding the passenger , they are 60 percent lebanese businessman working in Africa and they use Ehtiopian airline since it has one of the best connection routes to the African continent.The other people on board are my country Ethiopian workers who have spent several straight years in Lebanon making a living for their families back home and are finally on their way to see their families.

May God rest their soul in heaven!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 02:46

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Comment from: NEVER [Visitor]

I am sorry to hear that hope God will help all family members of the passengers. I am hoping this is not a hizbula terrorist act, since some of the passengers are French and British they are going to investigate the incident.

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Comment from: Kokeb [Visitor]

GOD bless ethiopia! the only one ethiopia depend on!

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Comment from: armelle [Visitor]

As an ex foreign crew member I feel touched by this drama and want to share my deep sorrow with all families concerned.

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Comment from: gues [Visitor]

Very sad for the family of the bereft and also a big blow for the ethiopian airlines, it is a big set back for its record of safety.

The two failures that happened related not to technical failure, and i suspect there might be something folly play behind this tragedy.

Hope the EAL and Lebaness government will investigate for the reason of the crush.

No one wants to lose his loved one's as a result every body should play a role in ensuring safety and security.

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Comment from: Aaron [Visitor]

May the love of friends and family confort them.

Let's pray all together and stand togethre as one.

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Comment from: Lulit [Visitor]

It is tragic news. Almighty ALLAH/GOD there is nothing you can’t do please save them all. Amen!

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Comment from: a.t. [Visitor]

I'm shocked.To be honest with every body here-I don't think I've a word , words or phrases, you name it,to express how much I'm troubled by this tragic development.
What ever the cause of this horrific incident is ,I think it's a good idea not to run to a hasty conclusion;at this point in time -NOBODY would know the true cause of the crash.It could be because of any thing.It could be because of -the bad weather around the scene,or it could be because of lightning,or mechanical problem,it could also be linked to terrorism. For me the wearher is likely to blame,perhaps -
lighting .Time will tell.
May God Help All Who Were On Board the Aircraft.
a.t. from USA.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 03:17

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Comment from: Tamrat Tamrat [Visitor]

God help the families who lost their dear ones and the Ethiopian airlines. It is a sad day.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 03:24

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Comment from: hailu denver [Visitor]

what a sad day HOPE to hear a servivor

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 03:27

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Comment from: Shewa Anbessa [Visitor]

O MY GOD ! I was shoked when I sa this news on BBC SOME HOURS AGO.WHAT HAPPENED ? ANY ONE SERVAIVED ?

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 03:29

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Comment from: mitmita [Visitor]

It is very sad news to hear. i am sure form those Ethiopian, 90% of them of them are womens working in Beirut trying to make a difference for their family and themselves. it is very sad they have to go to Beirut to fetch some bred. May God Bless their soul. lord Jesus, please give us genuine leader and government who will distribute equally our country wealth so everyone will get option at list to stay in Ethiopia. thank you.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:02

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Comment from: sami [Visitor]

it's really bad story. there is something going on in this plane. so we need investigation on this plane. may them rest in peace !!!!!!!!!!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:15

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Comment from: behailu [Visitor]

I feel really sad for the people die in the crash. It is terrible. And also it is unusual for Ethiopian airlines. I feel sorry for the people tat lost their lives.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:18

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Comment from: teshome [Visitor]

Oh my God!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:40

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Comment from: daniel [Visitor]

What a bad news people?
we lost our sisters & brother.
i am very sorry for this incident happened on this morning.
may God rest their lifes of the victims in peace.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:43

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Comment from: Deboch [Visitor]

It's very sad to hear this

I OFFER MY CONDOLESENCE TO THIRE FAMILIY

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:49

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Comment from: s.woldie [Visitor]

what a tragedy...

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 04:50

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Comment from: Meselech(visitor) [Visitor]

so sad how come it be right after taking off there must be sth wrong. may god give comfort for families of the crew and passengers!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 05:19

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Comment from: south Africa [Visitor]

It's very bad news.I fell bad from in side my heart. I wish for all family, God with them .

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 05:31

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Comment from: tazabi [Visitor]

sad news.RIP

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 05:50

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Comment from: titi [Visitor]

May God Bless their soul

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 05:54

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Comment from: Eden [Visitor]

A very sad day for all Ethiopians. God bless Ethiopia!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:12

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Comment from: fesseha [Visitor]

am veriy sori its sad news god helpe them oll

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:13

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Comment from: awega [Visitor]

Lets pray for more survivors. God will help them

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:14

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Comment from: altewe [Visitor]

it is very sad..... there was a bad weather condition I do not understand why was forced to take off???Let god bless them and I hope it wont spoil the good name of Ethipian Airlines..

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:14

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Comment from: Rasputin [Visitor]

It is a sad day for Ethiopia and Lebanon.I hope there will be some survivors out of this tragedy. :no:

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:18

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Comment from: dagnachew koru [Visitor]

So sad, sad sad sad. My heroes rest in peoce.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:23

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Comment from: omo [Visitor]

Reports say that there was a grave error on the part of the flight control at Beirut airport, for giving the OK for take off, while the weather was extremely bad.
Our sincere and heart felt condolences to the families of those lost in this terrible accident. Ethiopian airlines will over come this draw back very easily and it will continue to be one of the best Airlines in Africa. .

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:35

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Comment from: Tezebet [Visitor]

Pray for all... it is a very sad news...

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 06:58

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Comment from: Ayele Bekerie [Visitor]

My deepest condolences to the family members of the Ethiopian plane crash victims. The latest news that some survivors were found is encouraging. In this tragic moment, we are one and with our people.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 07:07

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Comment from: TEDDY [Visitor]

Very sad news .May god save their souls.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 07:14

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Comment from: Yirgacheffee [Visitor]

To all my brothers and sisters on this forum,

This is a very very sad day for all of us and I pray that there are servivors. This can happen to anyone and once in a while we also have to deal with unfortunte disasters like this one. But if we stand in unison, this will pass just like other major challenges we had overcome in the past.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 07:23

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Comment from: hiwot [Visitor]

I am hoping they may get some of them
alive.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 07:26

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Comment from: endale [Visitor]

i am so surprise by accedent i want to know what is the exact problem to kerash this plane this is a serioue sad for all ethiopian peoples and their familes so GOD WILL HELP THE FAMILIES TO STRONGE BY THE GRASE OF HIS ANOITING AMEN

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 07:50

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Comment from: justin [Visitor]

If some of the reports are true, reports of a lot thunder and heavy rainstorm, I am afraid this could be an unnecessary tragedy caused by lightening and human error. Hope not, but I am afraid it’s going to turn out that way.

May God bless all on board and their dear families. May God bless our beloved Ethiopian Airlines too.

ኢትዮጵያ ለዘላለም ትኑር

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 07:56

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Comment from: Kuri [Visitor]

A Very Sad news.
Let's all pray for the victims, the victims family, for our country, and the people of Lebanon.
May God give them the strength at this difficult time.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:02

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Comment from: almi [Visitor]

oh mon dieu!!!!betame yasazenale!!!!! yehene zena saey erasen edmesate adregne egzaber beh men ametaben egezaber lebtsb tenatune yestachew bezihu yasaleflen nebs yemar!bhiw tesfa algn behiwt yetrf sew edminor

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:03

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Comment from: kalab [Visitor]

God bless the dead and their familes.
But way was the plane on fire before it hit the water? This needs to be investigated. God bless all Ethiopians.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:03

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Comment from: sole [Visitor]

I am very sad and cry
(wond lije yaleksale? but I did)
God please save ethiopia and its people. "meksefithen arekelen
egziyabhere Yemotuten nefse yemare,
betesbochachwon yatsnana.
what a sad news?
my day is disturbed becasue of this news."
all ethiopian please pray for ethiopia and its pople

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:03

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Comment from: Hiluf [Visitor]

RIP for those rescuing is too late! Possibly lighting was the cause of the crush.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:17

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Comment from: genet [Visitor]

It is very sad my prayer go to those who lost they familly.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:19

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Comment from: view [Visitor]

The decision to take off is in the hand of airport authority operation center and how on earth they give green light the plan to take off in very bad weather condetion. investegation should carred out as soon as posible. My condolence to the family who lost they loved once. God bless the soul.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:19

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Comment from: genet [Visitor]

It is very sad my prayer go to those who lost they familly.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:22

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Comment from: timbualel [Visitor]

my thought and prayers goes out to the family. I am very very sad about this situation. may god put their soul in rest.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:24

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Comment from: 1BIRR [Visitor]

Sad sad sad News...may God bless thier soul.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 08:27

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Comment from: davidodav [Visitor]

It's really sad to hear such kind of news from my beloved country! R.I.P
ONE LOVE ONE ETHIOPIA ONE PEOPLE!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:01

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Comment from: katikala [Visitor]

sad day

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:01

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Comment from: MulatwaD [Visitor]

So sad lets pray for the survivors'
families and the crew. May God rest
their souls in peace. We all should
pray unitedly for our country and
people, you see? life is just too short.
like they say!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:04

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Comment from: mimi [Visitor]

soo soo sad , rest in peace

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:12

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Comment from: Alex(paris) [Visitor]

it is very sad to here this tragede we all have to priye for our ethiopien brothers and sisters.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:16

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Comment from: abebe [Visitor]

if weather and terrorism is not the case the am afraid of enemy states whare working day and night to crash the development of Ethiopia

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:24

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Comment from: Taye [Visitor]

It is very bad news, I am sad for our poor sisters who lost their life,

Anonym please see the following,

The Boeing 737 is considered one of the safest planes in airline service. The jet was first introduced in the 1960s, and today is the workhorse on many short- and medium-range routes.

Still, over the past 15 years it was involved in a series of incidents and crashes linked to a valve in the rudder assembly. This reportedly would malfunction and cause the rudder to turn independently of the pilot's commands.

The problem was considered resolved after operators of older Boeing 737s were ordered to carry out inspections and upgrades of the critical rudder control systems.

Sidney Dekker, a professor of flight safety at the School of Aviation at Lund University in Sweden, said the rudder problem has been corrected by the manufacturer and that he'd be "hugely surprised" if it had anything to do with the crash.

Dekker, himself a 737 pilot, said that if reports of an engine fire proved to be correct, the accident could have possibly resulted from a loss of control at relatively low altitude.

He noted that the 737's engines were overpowered in order to fulfill single-engine takeoff performance requirements. "This tends to produce a turning movement toward the dead engine in the case of the loss of a powerplant at takeoff," he said.

Poor visibility in low cloud combined with high winds may have contributed to the problem faced by the pilots, he said.

In February 2009, a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane crashed short of the runway at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, killing nine passengers and crew. Dutch investigators say the plane crashed because of a false reading from a faulty altimeter.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:31

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Comment from: sami1 [Visitor]

sad news...
I hope many will be rescued and we will here better news. May God be with the passengers in life or death bur more over with the families as well.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:32

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Comment from: Girum Gebretsadik [Visitor]

My deepest condolence for all the families and friends who lost their loved ones on the Ethiopian flight. Along with my entire family, we are praying for all the families touched by this national tragedy that happened today 2009-01-25.
May God comfort the all of you.
GOD BLESS

Girum Gebretsadik

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:35

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Comment from: Ras Thomas [Visitor]

Sorry. Sorry. very bad news. I pray To all those who lost their life, may they be with their creator. Tragidy is always happening in some where in this World, wether it is a Haiti or on the Meditereanian sea. This time it cames near to us. everybody in this World will some day or other, sooner or later. But, we are very sorry to early death of those people. May God has mercy to them in heaven.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:35

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Comment from: Tazabe [Visitor]

May God Bless the soul! This is a fairly new plane. I wonder what goes wrong? If it is due to nature that is beyond human but there is a lot of evil in this world specially in that part of the world.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:36

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Comment from: Mohammed [Visitor]

Very Sad and Shocking news for all Ethiopians.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:42

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Comment from: Davyeed [Visitor]

I am deeply sadened and Shockened by the news. I would like to pass my condolence to the families who lost their loved ones. May thier soul rest in peace Amen!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:47

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Comment from: etio [Visitor]

I just feel very sad for those all people lost their life in this air cruched ,but my heart gose for those ehtiopian because I Knew what dose it mean go home from Birut . most of them were start breathing freedom but ther life was taken for ever,who knows they were dreaming to be count again like human, but god has plan for ever thing,I will pray strangth for their family.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:48

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Comment from: frew kurabacheww [Visitor]

am really sorry for the family who lost their loved ones.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:52

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Comment from: w/o hamere [Visitor]

I am so down and depressed with this sad News.
Let God give comfort to the family who
lost their loved ones. So sad indeed!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 09:57

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Comment from: Tefera [Visitor]

this is a very sad day for all ethiopians :'(

. my condlences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. but i believe that this is not just an accident.we'll wait n see.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:02

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Comment from: Mored [Visitor]

Sad day for Ethiopians! May God be with the families and friends of the victims.

NEWS UPDATE: Ethiopia has reportedly sent a14-member team to investigate the incident.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:05

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Comment from: Ethiopiawi [Visitor]

may the great God help the victims' families condelece!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:07

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Comment from: sat [Visitor]

My heart goes out to the victims and families of the victims of this tragedy. Being an ex-employee of ET, it is heart braking to hear this news for me. I am devastated.

God bless the souls of those who passed away.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:08

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Comment from: Hiwot [Visitor]

My prayers goes out to the families of all the passengers... I hope the news about survivors is true... I also read somewhere else that witnesses saw the plane on fire before falling in the sea! what a tragedy!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:15

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Comment from: ethiopiawe [Visitor]

egzeyabehare nbsachewn yemar

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:16

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Comment from: Derese [Visitor]

It is a sad news for all of us.God give strength to the families. I hope the gov.of Lebanon will do everything to investigate the cause of the crash.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:17

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Comment from: One [Visitor]

Rest in peace to all those who lost their life's by this tragedy.

ኢትዮጵያ ለዘላለም ትኑር

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:23

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Comment from: zebiba [Visitor]

sad....RIP

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:25

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Comment from: Cyberbia [Visitor]

May God rest the victimes' souls in peace.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:40

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Comment from: Dawit [Visitor]

This is very sad news indeed. My condolence to all those all the people who are directly or indirectly affected by the incident. My God be we you all.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:43

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Comment from: Godge [Visitor]

God Bless their Soul.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:54

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Comment from: saba [Visitor]

I wept for ethiopian and lebanon passengers; I wept for ethiopian Air lines; I wept for my country.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 10:56

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Comment from: tirusew [Visitor]

What a sad day, RIP to all and strength to their family. God be with you!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 11:02

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Comment from: Sisay [Visitor]

it's really sad. Oh God make your miracle. :'(

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 11:02

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Comment from: Observer [Visitor]

This was expected to happen because the Airline is growing to fast too soon. They started hiring foreign pilots and this is what happens when you are trying too grow inorganically. The Pilots of Ethiopian Airline work like dogs compare to any other county. They get one or two days of per month. In the US pilots can’t work more than certain hours per week. There is no FAA in Ethiopia that controls this kind of matters. This is the time the airline needs to address this issue. The pilots association needs to request this or go on work slow down or strike. This peoples death should not go in vain. I am very upset because I know now what my friends at the airline tell me about the work condition they have to endure.

May their soul rest in peace. The sad part is the horror they must have gone when they realize they are going to die. That is the worst part. I don’t wish that even to my enemies

[Please wait for the investigation results before jumping to conclusions. ]

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 11:06

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Comment from: Tigist [Visitor]

My heart was broken when I heard the tragedy news this morning. My condolence to all those who lost thier loved once. As for Ethiopian Airlines, it is a very difficult time to come to term with the lost of their eight crews. Let us pray for possible survivors. May the Lord be a strength to all

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 11:32

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Comment from: Ali roble [Visitor]

Very sad and shocking news to hear. Let us us all pray for the victims, survivors and their families.
But again,look at retarded the likes of Wow Addis the way they behave? They are running around with hatemongering and worn out T-card 24/7 just to get some attention and charities from white folks. So the the ad hominem line of arguments goes like:Islamic terrorists has were behind earthquick in Haiti, tsunami in Asian, AIds pandemics in Ethiopia, the Mexican Swine flu. Even if their mothers suffer miscariage Islamists are to blam.Get a life, people and stop insulting average!

RIP

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 11:32

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Comment from: Tefera [Visitor]

observer wrote
"I am very upset because I know now what my friends at the airline tell me about the work condition they have to endure."
observer please not today.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 11:37

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Comment from: Tedyy [Visitor]

Let God rest zer soul. I am very sad

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:01

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Comment from: TOLERA [Visitor]

According to one source, residents on the coast saw a plane on fire crashing.If it is so,something suspicious on the plane must have hapend. Weyane can do everything to use the name terrorism.So please follw the Wayane finding.May God bless thier soul.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:09

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Comment from: ShutTiGdeciples [Visitor]

Observer,
It's not a good time to critique.At this time,It's hard to decipher the root cause to this tragedy.Blaming on fatigue is even a far-fetched analysis. All we can do now is to unite through our prayers and offer help to the distraught mourners.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:10

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Comment from: Jemal [Visitor]

Where is Meles Zenawi to briefing the 'ethiopian' correspondents(if there are any) and to that of their international counterparts that are based in Addis and to send condolences to the victims' families and to officially say sorry and reassure the public with courage and togetherness. See what the Lebanese PM did right after this horrible incident happened. He announced the day to be marked as national day to remember the Lebanese killed in the accident and order the national flag to be hanged half way on the pole. He also closely follow the rescue mission which is now being undertaken by the UN special mission force. For Ethiopians who lost their daughters and sons in this horrendous crash, Girma wake's brief appearance on the sate control media is not countable except it is better than nothing. They deserve a full explanation and reassurance by the sate head - PM Zenawi. Please learn how to govern a country! U don't need to be innovative to best govern the people of Ethiopia, just spin around gently and see how the others govern and respect their country and people.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:11

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Comment from: pragmatic [Visitor]

Let's not rush to conclusion. These events are a must. We don't know when and where, but they are part of the staststics in operations of this sort. Growing fast increases the probability. However, it does not change the inevitablity. I am just responding to a comment I read here. Anyway, it doesn't look like there are any survivors. I will blame the gov or others if this has to do with any terrorism issues. Otherwise, it is part of the business. May God Bless!!!!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:14

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Comment from: Tola [Visitor]

Very sad. Our prayers are with the families of the passagers. May God be with you.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:26

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Comment from: IAM [Visitor]

I really am shocked by the tragic news. This is a painful moment to all of us and indeed, is one of those instances when we all need the comfort and consolation of one another.
May the God place the dead in heavens and bestow families, relatives, and friends of the deceased with the serenity and strength to overcome this testing moment.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:29

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Comment from: seble-work [Visitor]

R.I.P everyone one on the EA flight #409

Observer:
you have your little brain dead. Don't comment on issues bigger than you little head. EA is known for it's safety records. The Admin follow the Aviation rules regarding the crew. Don't vomit your ignorance here. denkoro aheya

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:33

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Comment from: Ethiopian [Visitor]

It is sad, May God comfort every family while they pass thru this grave.

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Comment from: almi [Visitor]

oh egzaberie NEEF mar bezihu bekane siyasazen emnayew besw Begna Laye bertatun betam simeta yezegenenal yestachew lekri betsboche amn

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Comment from: from paris [Visitor]

Let God rest zer soul. I am very sad egzer nebs yemar ena bezhe bekachu yebln amn!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:47

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Comment from: roemg [Visitor]

It's a very sad news for all. my heart's goes to their family.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:48

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Comment from: Selam [Visitor]

My sympothy to all families who lost the love ones. Ethiopian Air lines is the Safest air line. What a tradegy...

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Comment from: ፊታውራሪ Free [Member]

I never expected better news to come out of that hell hole called Beirut. No Ethiopian will come out unscratched or healthy out of that city. I hate Beirut! It is a death trap and a torture chamber for anything Ethiopian. I understand that the cause of accident is still under investigation and unknown, but how in the world they let the plane take of when it was clear the weather was stormy? The cause could be also terrorism and still the blame goes to Beirut.

Dear Observer, i understand that you are currently in a considerable state of shock and awe, we all are. However, blaming EAL for this tragic accident makes you sound an irresponsible Ethiopian brat who complains tough work conditions in a company owned by one of the poorest country in the world. Working for EAL is not just a dream job but also, for many Ethiopians, a privilege given its relative better benefits compared to let say working as surgeon in Tiqur Anbesa Hospital or a Professor in AAU and so on. Ethiopians must work like a dog if they wish to emerge victorious from the shackles of poverty. All EAL employees must work ten or more times harder than their Western counter parts. Stop day dreaming better work conditions that is equivalent to AAL's or BAW's or Lufthansa's when million's of Ethiopian's are surviving on food aid and hundreds of thousands of our sisters are getting enslaved by brutal arabs in the middle east. You have also demanded Ethiopian to pay compensation. What for? Do you want the only company with blood in the country to stop breathing? Do you want to see it bankrupted? Come to your sense pal!

If i were Girma Wake, i would suspend my recent order for more of 737-800s from Boeing until the investigation results show the cause of the accident has nothing to do engine failure.

My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. Rest in peace all!

I Will Fly Ethiopian For Life, No Matter What!!!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 12:57

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Comment from: Satenaw [Visitor]

May God bless the souls of those who perished in this horrific air tragedy. I’m very Sad by this terrible news.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:08

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Comment from: myka [Visitor]

sad, sad stuff. rest in peace to the deceased.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:16

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Comment from: selam [Visitor]

My heart is aching from sadness. what a tragedy!!! My prayers with all the families !!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:28

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Comment from: WEY WEY WEY [Visitor]

CONDOLENSE SAD NEWS

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Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:41

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Comment from: Gudu Tessema [Visitor]

While the tragedy is a great day of sorrow, I think in this day of integrated world, our distinguished CEO of ET, Ato Girma as well as the Prime Minister should play an active role in PR. They should come out and say how much sorry they are for the loss of life and assure the world that our great Airlines will remain safe despite this.

Keeping quiet will make us the whole country look detached and really bad. This is not time to be divided; but to stand for Ethiopia's name as well as the loss of these dear lives.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:41

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Comment from: pragmatic [Visitor]

Why would EAL suspend the orders? Are you questioning the safety standard of the aircraft? Or you suggesting the company should down size because of this?
As trajic as it may be, this is just an accident. No Need to Freak out. Major Airliners have major accidents of this type all over the world all the time.
If any, they should rather order more and go on. 737 is a very safe aircraft with over 2 decades of service. As I said earlier, these types of events are part of the business. As a flying customer, dying in a plane crash is a possiblit. Yet,you still have to fly. If you don't agree, try to walk to Africa from USA!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:44

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Comment from: woldeyesus [Visitor]

May the Lord rest the souls of those who perish in this tragedy in peace. This is a heart breaking news to all Ethiopians, friends of Ethiopia, and any good person.

Observer:
Ethiopian Airlines is the best employer in Ethiopia and people do anything to get their feet in its doors to do any kind of work. It has the best maintenance center of Boeing aircraft anywhere, its flight crew schedules are governed by the industry standard. You may not know this but the FAA oversee or approve the maintenance and other works there. You may want to check again. In general the few accidents it had in its long history, were not related to the airlines failure to follow procedures in maintenance or scheduling. Check the facts again!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 13:52

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Comment from: abeye [Visitor]

it is very sad news.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:04

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Comment from: selam [Visitor]

betam yasazinal R.I.P

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:17

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Comment from: yoyoma [Visitor]

God bless their soles and condoleance to the families.

Ayzoachihu.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:23

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Comment from: seble-work [Visitor]

some people may have survived according to the following news..

"Ethiopian Airlines is telling us that nine people may have survived the crash and that we should wait to find out whether our relatives are among them," he told AFP.

Read more: http://capitalfm.co.ke/news/International/Ethiopian-families-await-news-7229.html#ixzz0debFBQPi

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:28

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Comment from: Love for all [Visitor]

It just hurts. I am proud that Ethiopians show thier sadness united. Now let us show the world that we help (in this difficult time) our flag carrier airline by booking our holidays and business trips on E t h i o p i a n A i r l i n e s. RIP all the victims. Pls let us love one another. Let us fly Ethiopin.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:40

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Comment from: ZXAmiche [Visitor]

Condolence to family and friends!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:43

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Comment from: wepE [Member]

Observer and XET pilot, please just address your condolences and pray for more survivors and end it there for now. There is plenty of times. This is a very tragic and very very sad day, people have died for GOD's sake so please keep your frustrations down for the time being. We can discuss about the work conditions of our poor brothers and sisters on other occasions, we shouldn't argue or say bad things on this day (or at least this thread)! Again may GOD rest their soul in peace and give strength for their dear ones!

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Comment from: woldeyesus [Visitor]

XET pilot,
please forgive my above entry if it is against what you know. I have no inside knowledge of the office politics that may be in the works destroying the Airline we all love. Thanks for speaking up, assuming you are who you say you are!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 14:57

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Comment from: Selam [Visitor]

That's right, Love for All, you said it all.Lets fly Ethiopian Airlines, still the safest airline in Africa..
Nefs Yimar...Nefs Yimar.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 15:01

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Comment from: Ye Diaspora Geta [Visitor]

I thought this comment on the mail is interesting..

"Condolences to the families of ALL involved: British, Lebanese and Ethiopian.

However as others have pointed out, the fireball would suggest mechanical failure rather than weather being the cause. Modern airliners should be able to cope with a lightning strike with minimal damage and although windshear is a possibility, this would cause the plane to stall / dive or in extreme cases the vulnerable wings or vertical stabiliser to detach rather than an explosion.

At least in this case the plane fell into shallow water making investigation a more realistic prospect than (for example) the Air France flight that 'disappeared'.

As for the timing of the disaster, take-off is by far the most dangerous part of any flight; the engines are being worked harder and the forces on the airframe during ascent and banking are at their greatest. Once you're up and at level cruising altitude there's a lot less that can go wrong - and moreover, a lot more time to deal with it if it does.
- Rich, Leeds, UK, 25/1/2010 19:18

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 15:13

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Comment from: Kebede [Visitor]

The latest on the tradegy is a grainy night time video that shows EAL Flight 409 taking off from Hariri Beirut Airport already engulfed in fire.

Could it have been the undetectable chemical powder PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate) that almost took down the Delta plane over Detroit, MI, on X-Max day the culprit here? Why are the official quickly ruling out terrorism without further investigation? Beirut is not the safest airport after all.

With Ethiopia's involvment in Somalia, Eritrea and overall political strategy on terrorism, her interests remain vulnerable everywhere. One more incident like this one and Ethiopian Airline would take a huge hit in all aspects.

http://xrl.us/bgtpab

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 15:48

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Comment from: Mamo Kilo [Visitor]

Why is it not easy at least in times of tragedy to turn your face to the creator. GOD/Allah
Perhaps the Air France disaster some six months ago or the devastation in Haiti is beyond the reason you can give. Why would this, Why would not that, When and How doesn't comfort that much. The current Administration in Ethiopia, Boeing, Beirut etc are just doing their job as is placed by GOD for different reason.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 16:08

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Comment from: Tutina [Visitor]

My heart and my prayers goes out for those who were on board. VERY SAD NEWS

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 16:34

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Comment from: m.haile [Visitor]

it is very sad,I am praying for the crew and passengers of the flight. I hope and pray for a huge miracle.but i found it difficult to believe that it was an accidental crush as some news are coming out right now from some media agency that a Hezbollah member canceled the flight in the last minutes.it indicate that there are some terrorist organization behind this mystery .the way i see it....

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 16:40

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Comment from: M.T. [Visitor]

I am blown of sorrow!

May God bless the souls of the tragically passed away passengers and strengthen the spirits of their families, the mourning !!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 16:43

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Comment from: Tamrat Tamrat [Visitor]

Jima, i dont think it is wise the pm involves in this matter. In a country where our sisters work like slaves to one of the poorest country the pm has nothing to say and it is not proper that he says anything. The pm has no sympathy, never makes this kind of message.If he makes a speach then some boody will be hurt by the speech than the the grief caused by the accident.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 16:48

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Comment from: Asaye [Visitor]

Already in tears........
May their soul rest in peace.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 17:24

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Comment from: isabella [Visitor]

Passenger list has been posted at the Lebanese site below. The list starts with Lebanese passengers and continues with non-Lebanese nationals who were on the place.

May God rest their souls.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=111085

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 17:27

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Comment from: yoni [Visitor]

MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LOVES...

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 17:40

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Comment from: Monde [Visitor]

Betam Yasazinal!
Egzer yemotutin nebs yimar lewodefitu kezih aynet adega yitebiqen!

My condolence to all those who lost their loved ones. This is really a very tragic moment

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 17:56

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Comment from: dato [Visitor]

I just want to express my deepest sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones in this tragic situation. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I also wish Ethiopian Airlines and all of its members comfort and strenght at this sad and difficult time.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 17:58

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Comment from: Ato [Visitor]

What a sad story - R.I.P.

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Very surprised - why they are so quick to reject the possiblity of Terrorism without any investigation?

Wouldn't be better to say no comments?

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:03

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Comment from: Observer [Visitor]

wepE, I accept your suggestion and I will keep it for another time.

woldeyesus,

I talked about the work hours only not maintenance or any quality aspect of the Airline. We will talk about it some other time. Today let us cry and pray for our people brothers and sisters who went to a foreign land to make a living for their family. I can't tell you all enough how sad I fell about it. If I feel like this for this accident I can't imagine what I will feel if I was a Haitian. I don't even want to contemplate about it is beyond my comprehension.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:09

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Comment from: daniel [Visitor]

God let the dead rest in yourhands
and give comfort to their families
and friends.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:09

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Comment from: mitomedhin [Visitor]

This is a very tragic incident for all who lost their lives and for their next of kins, friends everyone who knew them. May Your Souls rest in PEACE.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:15

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Comment from: Abush [Visitor]

The illegeal controband unregistered items put on these planes makes the plane carry more weight than the actual standard set by the plane manufacturers. In addition to the fact that the pilots are over worked , most planes are overloaded which is thge main cause for deteriorateing of the planes.The Siya Abraha adminstration installed corrupt , unprofessional and with no work ethics gangsters from top positions to bottom in EAL .The EAL management practice has been clearly designed to benefit few individuals at the coost of the whole country's economy.The customs and luggage handling ring abuses the planes , customers properties , rules and regulation to get money and management looks the other way.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:18

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Comment from: mahdi [Visitor]

I am deeply deeply sorry and sad about this heart breaking news, we lost family and friend,

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:18

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Comment from: abdi [Visitor]

very disturbing & tragic news,may god rest all soul amen.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:27

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Comment from: Observer [Visitor]

Free,

I will keep it brief out of respect of the other readers. There is a reason why people should not drink and drive/fly, and also there is a reason why drivers/pilots should not drive/fly more than certain hours a week to avoid fatigue, whither you are in a third world or in the developed world. Ethiopian pilots are the best but they are human my friend. If you want to keep they best need to adjust their work time like they did to their pay scale. Simple supply and demand. Now their hiering foreign pilots to meet their demand.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:28

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Comment from: Jegna [Visitor]

My condolence to the family and friends of the passengers, may God welcome your loved ones to eternal peace.

Isabella,
Thanks for the passenger manifest website. I was saddened more when I read the names of Ethiopians and a majority of them were our sisters that perished. One way or another, our sisters in that part of the world seem to come home in a coffin and I don’t know how long we can stand for this.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:32

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Comment from: Abde Kedir [Visitor]

It is a sad news indeed...I hope they will be survivors...and those who have perished may rest in peace. I give my deepest sympathy for the family that were affected by this tragic accident.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:50

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Comment from: Issac [Visitor]

I am deeply saddened by this very sad and unfortunate incident. My prayers go to the loving families and friends of the victims.I extend my deepest sympathies to all Ethiopian employees at this time of your dark hours and I wish that God will give you strength to overcome this sad event.

Issac L.A

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 18:56

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Comment from: aynalem [Visitor]

am so sorry it is so sad what happen today. it is very very bad news for every body. Oh God give peace and rest in your hand. pleace give the family members strength for ther dear ones amen.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 19:05

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Comment from: justin [Visitor]

Observer,

It's neither fair nor wise to jump into a rush of judgment. Contrary to your hasty claim that pilot quality deterioration as being the possible cause, ETV has reported the pilot was one of the elite, a 20-year veteran, Ethiopian pilot with a superb record.

Hope it was nothing more than a rush to judgment on your part.

አትቸኩል - ሳያጣሩ ማውገዝ ትልቅ ስሕተት ነው

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 19:09

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Comment from: Thee X [Visitor]

May all mighty God bless ther family .It is sad day.rest in peace

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 19:43

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Comment from: elcad [Visitor]

This sad and devastating news for all Ethiopians specially for families of the victims. My deepest condolences at this difficult time. May GOD bless their soul.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 19:49

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Comment from: Yeha [Visitor]

Its just sad.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 20:06

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Comment from: ABEL [Visitor]

this is very sad to hear i feel so bad for the families of the victims may god be with the families and friends of the victims

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 20:14

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Comment from: ፊታውራሪ Free [Member]

Observer, i and the management of EAL, a company with 65 years of colorful history, certainly did not know the reason why people shouldn't drive or fly while feeling woozy out of sleep deprivation or alcohol intoxication. Ethiopian could use your valuable expertise in its famous piloting school. But, i am confused here. Was it the pilot or the Boeing plane that has caught fire, which one was sleeping? You should also pass a verdict against EAL for the storm around Beirut and tell us that had the crew on board had their proper vacation in the Caribbean or had they had the chance to pay a visit every single church in town or to pray five times a day or simply spent time chewing chat in their apartment like the raw and lazy citizens in the country, they would have had sensed what is awaiting them a few miles from Beirut's air port therefore succeeded in averting the accident. Look the name of the 22 Ethiopians who have lost their live. All females who have been, most probably, working 24/7 in a grueling work conditions for brainless arabs or imagine the farmers back home who are toiling a farm from desk to down or the mothers who spent the night hungry and still walk miles the next morning to fetch water or collect a fire wood. Should Ethiopians in EAL complain about inhumane or tough work conditions? According to you and the so called Ex ET Pilot[Visitor], yes they should. Ex Pilot thinks EAL should let him have a vacation in Bahams or else face the kind of disaster, which he has been praying and waiting to happen. Denkoro, lazy, vengeful, coward and vindictive hibreteseb!

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 20:24

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Comment from: Ambessaw [Visitor]

very very sad!!!!!!! :no:

May Lord rest them in peace. :no:

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 20:27

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Comment from: Thomas [Visitor]

From the way eye witnesses described the incident, weather is unlikely a cause of the crash. A loud explosive sound and a fire ball falling from the sky couldn't be caused by a bad weather. A bad weather would cause the plane to fall but loud sound and explosive only may happen after the impact not before the impact. I would suspect something may have happened inside the plane. Lighting strike is very common for aircraft and they are designed to survive lighting strike(I'm aircraft engine test engineer and i know this fact intimately) I do not know why they ruled out terrorism so quick without a full proper investigation.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 20:31

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Comment from: Halafi Mengedi [Visitor]

Ethiopia Airline managements should slow down and emphasis on qualities not quantities. All the hard word for years GOODWILL will be tarnished right away if they do not manage it very carefully. It will be very difficult to restore your goodwill back once slip away from your hand, it takes a long, long time. As they used to they have to emphasis on maintenance quality for the airplanes and avoid rushing schedules to meet deadlines. One of the reasons Ethiopian Airline so popular in Africa is its dependability and clean records. They must balance between seeking aggressive growth and loosing quality of dependability and market shares. When you try to grow so fast before you have adequate personal to maintain the Airplanes on time and frequently as needed with out any constraints maintenance facilities, you loose everything and ended up out of business.

Running Airline business like Ethiopia is very expensive and risky due to political instability in the whole region and Arab decedent’s hostility to wards Ethiopia. Ethiopia need to put some kind of strict security in very root and office branch Ethiopia Airlines departures

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 20:44

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Comment from: Judge Feradge [Visitor]

This is indeed a very sad news. Yet, I wonder why Airplane crashes get far more attention than any other accident or tragedy!? 6 million people died in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the past 6 years, and nobody seems to notice it... :roll:

My heart goes out to all the victims!

STORMS OR SABOTAGE? The mystery of Flight 409

Lightning strikes are not normally a danger to airliners but dense rain can occasionally cause jet engines to "flame out" and stop. In this case, the crew would normally report their predicament to controllers, telling them that they were gliding and attempting to restart.

It is too early to rule out sabotage, as the Lebanese Government did, unless it holds information that it has not released.

If the pilots did not reported any problem, an explosive or other foul play cannot be excluded, aviation experts said. Speculation over possible sabotage or terrorism is natural, given Beirut's position in the Middle East and Ethiopia's support for the government of Somalia in its conflict with Islamist insurgents.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7001635.ece

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 21:09

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Comment from: sew_gadaye [Visitor]

betam yasazenale

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 21:10

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Comment from: Shewarega [Visitor]

A very sad day for all Ethiopians.

It is also a sad day to see folks like Yirgacheffe talk about "standing in unison", when they have all but dismantled and destroyed the "social fabric" of the Ethiopian Nation. Very very sad.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 22:27

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Comment from: surafel [Visitor]

Very sad to see such undesired tragedy. My deepest condolence to victim's families.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 22:28

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Comment from: Sol [Visitor]

I will express my deepest condolencence to the bereft family in this catastrophe. There is no touching news than hearing the death of your loved ones when you are waiting them to see them within hours. Particularly the poor house maid, who have been languishing in a foreign land like a slave.

I was also very sad for the Ethiopian Airlines who is one of few institution which makes us proud and for tarnishing its best safety record in the continent even compared to other airlines in spite of our poor economy.

It should be remembered that the EAL pilots, technicians and all the staff are very well equipped. Not only fly the EAL but other famous international airlines.

But it should be remembered that Comoros Island incident is not a mistake of EAL but Woyane for having poor security check up by banning the anti hijackers from boarding and laying off claiming that they are Dergist and several hijacking episodes occurred during that time, some of it result in the shooting of civilians inside the plane by woyane agents.

I think EAL should be strong enough to stop the illegal business on the shoulder of the EAL by Woyane agents and their co.

I am always puzzled by the amount of meager profit the EAL get compared to the number of flights it will undertake throughout the world.

I would like to appreciate the management of EAL and its staff trying to maintain their reputation in spite of the mess the woyane created such as Sieye abrha.

Had Ethiopians were given an opportunity to manage their business with out interference of the Woyane, we would have the best country in the horn in spite of our poverty due to our human resources.Woayne always want to take the credit for himself, all the managers, sales , technicians, and pilots the result of long experience and hardworking of Ethiopians.

But still all possibility for the crash should not be ruled out prematurely and needs in the investigation the help of others USA, British and Israel to know what really happens.Hope the black box will be recovered soon.

It is very important to consider terrorism, it would be easier for the terrorist to by pass the security system of Lebanon. Even the nigerian easily passed the European security checking system.

There is great enmity from terrorits group against Ethiopia particularly by Woyanes involvement in Somalias affair. Woyane always try to undermine Ethiopia's security and interest for short term interest such as entering in somalia, giving away ports, giving away land , selling land for free even to Egypt. So the parliament and other Ethiopians including officers should starting asking the questions.

Even though there is nothing for sure if this thing happen due to Woyanes previous action but it is high time to ask every decision they made.

Finally i would like to express my deepest condolence for all those who lost their loved ones.

Peace for the world.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 22:28

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Comment from: surafel [Visitor]

Very sad to see such undesired tragedy. My deepest condolence to victim's families.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 22:30

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Comment from: Zeab [Visitor]

It is so sad to lose such a beautiful crew and also the people; when you board the Ethiopian airlines and see the beautiful crew, while going home, it is like seeing your beloved mother after long time. When you fly to Ethiopia, the crew represents everything of your country, your family, your home, your people, etc. That feeling comes to your mind. That is why I choose to fly with ELA. Such tragedy can happen to any busy airlines, but it happened to us only once in many years. The tragedy could have been caused due to the bad weather; that means it was possible to avoid it and makes the tragedy very regrettable. The Ethiopian pilots are very skilled and we have confidence in them, but they should not be over confident and risk bad weather. I heard while others fear and become confused to land in Khartoum airport when the run way is covered with the so called “camsin” I think it called a dune in English , Ethiopian pilots manage to land. I was not happy to hear such story and it was a bad news to me. Like the Lebanese the Sudanese may not be so skilled and qualified to guide the planes during bad weather conditions; and our pilots should not put full trust in them. You give trust only to the one who has a better judgment than you. Many airports to where EAL fly are still not modern; and there exists danger; especially the dune in Khartoum airport poses risk to airplanes. Beware of it!
Ethiopian Airlines is still very modern and becoming very strict will make it much more modern. We will always fly with Ethiopian Airlines; it is still one of the best.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 22:41

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Comment from: tutu [Visitor]

God be with them! God save the soul!

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Comment from: divo A [Visitor]

really a sad news it happend to ethiopian air lines. I pass my deepest condelencence to the direct family of the victims.may lord rest them in peace. divo

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Comment from: fetsum [Visitor]

It is a sad story May all mighty god bless the family and rip for the one they fall..

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 23:46

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Comment from: divo A [Visitor]

a very sad news. I pass my deepest condelencence to the direct family of the victims and may lord rest them in peace.

Permalink 01/25/10 @ 23:49

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Comment from: omo [Visitor]

It is a big pity that some of our own people are targeting EAL and its crew. It is an insult to EAL and its personnel, who have a colorful truck record, recognized by many courtiers and organizations. It is also an insult to the memory of those killed on this and other EAL flights.
This is a time when one should be sober and more pragmatic. Everybody should try to avoid reaching an amateur’s conclusions, which sometimes end up in defaming EAL and its personnel. Remember, EAL and the Crews of our renowned Airlines are one of the best things Ethiopia has to show to the world.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 00:19

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Comment from: anonym [Visitor]

the more i read the more intrigued by the possibility of terrorism. the fact OSAMA gave warning a day before, and this is the first tragedy after the warning is a big question mark. after OSAMA'S warning of impending terrorism/demented FUKERA things happened in the past, including 9/11. infact i put my money 50/45 terrorism/weather. 5% unknown. The cause of this crush will be resolved. again it might not if it is expertly done sabotage. long live my embattled country. "SECRET HOLLYLNAD"

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 00:33

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Comment from: yenegewsew [Visitor]

My Condolence to the family of passengers and crow members of ET-409

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 00:39

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Comment from: genet [Visitor]

it's so sod to hear this news!!!!!!!!!!

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 00:46

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Comment from: Seleme [Visitor]

. . .my deepest symphaty to all family and friends of this very very sad news. . .

. . .and thank you for you all brothers and sisters who convey their message here in Nazret.com that once again, we UNITE us ETHIOPIA as ONE!!!. . .

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 03:18

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Comment from: Jaalal [Visitor]

Heartbreaking event!

May the almighty God console family of the victims all over and keep the soul of the victims in peace! Unfortunate, list of the Ethiopians presented tells me the fate of our sisters who were perhaps in Lebanon in search of job to earn their daily lives. It is really grieving event for all of us.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 03:18

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Comment from: Yonas [Visitor]

Let God give comfort to the families who lost their loved ones. What a tragic moment for all of us. Here is a clip of the article from guardian about one of our sister who lost her life in this tragedy:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/25/ethiopian-airlines-crash-lebanon

Many of the Ethiopians killed in the crash were also economic migrants, but in the reverse direction – young women who left homes and families to travel to Lebanon to work as domestic helpers in the homes of wealthy Lebanese.

Many are treated as little more than slaves, human rights activists claim. In many cases servants go unpaid, are confined indoors and made to work long hours seven days a week. Some are beaten and even sometimes raped.

"Why do you Lebanese never treat us good?" screamed one Ethiopian woman as security forces prevented her from entering the governmental hospital in Beirut today to identify a body. "We are human beings like you. God created us. Why don't I have the right to come in and see my sister?"

Outside the hospital a group of Ethiopian women stood quietly in a corner, waiting for news of friends on the flight – young women like the friend they knew as Warkey, who arrived in Lebanon to work for a family in Nabatiyeh,

"She had worked for two years and her family had not paid her salary once," said one of Warkey's friends, who asked not to be named. "She even had to buy her own clothes. So she ran away and I took her in. But she said she missed her parents so much and had to go home. She was only 20.

"We went to the embassy and they did not help. Because she had run away and did not have any papers, she ended up being arrested and put in prison," she said, her dark brown eyes welling up with tears.

"They let her out of prison on Saturday and drove her to the airport, so she could take that flight."

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 05:19

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Comment from: Observer [Visitor]

Free,

I can't explain to you any furthur. It seems you have the mental capacity to understand why Pilots need to be alert by having enbough rest. When bad things happen they will make the right call. I didn't say it was a pilot error. I said what ever the cituation is they need to make a good decision and good decision can not be made when you are fetugued or intoxecated. You talk about vacation in Bahamas and garbage like that because your trying to twist things to make your argument cradible. If they don't change their work load they will loose good pilotes like they did before their salery adjustment. So, sit their talk garbage instead of actualy knowing what the acutal pilots feel about this issue. I have talk to several of the pilots and they all complain they work more hours than any pilots in any other country in the region that has creadible airline. I am not saying this it is the pilots that are saying this. When they start loosing more and more pilots they will be forced to adjust. That is what is going to happen.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 07:11

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Comment from: Bethel [Visitor]

We are hearing too much devatating news around the world, before a few days thousands of Haitians daied by erth quik, What indicates us these tragedies? I belive it is the sign of the END of the world. The Messiah is coming, so instead of asking why its happen, Lets be ready, Are you ready??? if not acceot Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, He is the only way to the Knigdom of God. Repent and come to Christ.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 08:10

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Comment from: z [Visitor]

very bad news i pray and i bleive God let the victims in the heaven and can give their family and crew strong heart.
RIP FOR LOTS SOUL

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 09:20

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Comment from: Igor [Visitor]

Very sad news ! My deepest condelencence to families of victims !!! Let God be with you !!!
My brothers and sisters, the Big Question is how it happend ???
The possible causes of this crush:-
1. Terrorisem
2. Sabotage
3. Missile attack fro sea

We can not let them to cover the situation, we all must be together to find the truth.
God bless you !!!

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 09:45

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Comment from: Roman [Visitor]

I am really sorry to hear this sad news

Let`s us pray for all of them and May God rest their soul in peace. I offer my condolence to all families who lost their beloved one.
Geta yatsinachu!!

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 11:21

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Comment from: Observer [Visitor]

Bethel,

Sorry you feel the end is here. I feel for your heart and despair. Don't lose hope by thinking it is going to be the end. There have been much much worst periods in the human history than what we have now. 1918-1919 influenza pandemic killed anywhere between 30 and 50 million people. So, don't raise your hand and give up because the likely hood of being the end is almost zero. Pick yourself up and move on foreword my dear country person whom I love and respect.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 12:42

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Comment from: Abigail Nigussu [Visitor]

I'm very sad and shocking news.I am deeply sorry. on behalf of myself and my families,may God put their soul in rest and comfort their families.

"May the Lord keep this nation together"
Let God give comfort to the families who lost their loved ones. What a tragic moment for all of us. Here is a clip of the article from guardian about one of our sister who lost her life in this tragedy:

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 13:20

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Comment from: Abigail Nigussu [Visitor]

Let God give comfort to the families who lost their loved ones. What a tragic moment for all of us. Here is a clip of the article from guardian about one of our sister who lost her life in this tragedy:

May the almighty God console family of the victims all over and keep the soul of the victims in peace!
really a sad news it happend to ethiopian air lines. I pass my deepest condelencence to the direct family of the victims.may lord rest them in peace.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 13:24

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Comment from: Zenebe Getaneh [Visitor]

It's a very sad news for all. my heart's goes to their family

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 15:20

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Comment from: Zeab [Visitor]

Bethel

The end of the world we live in will come when human made errors or problems become out of control. When there is no solution for our self made multiple problems, this might mean the end of the world.
I do not think that you are referring to the possible natural disaster that can be caused by space objects. But that may also bring the end of the world. Science has also explanation for the end of the world.
The signs indicated in the bible refer to the human errors; they foretell that human beings at last will bring an end to their world and themselves. Natural disasters that are not caused by humans are not indication of the end of the world. In fact human made errors may trigger natural disasters. I think such disasters can also be the signs of the end of the world the bible tries to warn about. So do not assume disasters that come due to natural causes as indication of the end of the world. The people of Haiti were simply living in the wrong place, and have been affected by a naturally occurring earth quake. Do not misunderstand God and his messages; you are only becoming a naive false messenger.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 16:46

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Comment from: su [Visitor]

i feel very sad for the ethiopian girls who work in arab countries especialy in beirut and the day they decided to go back home this happend to them my condolince to all ethiopian.

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 20:33

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Comment from: mokther Bullbull [Visitor]

the almighty God help all, It is so sad to lose evry one with poor crew i wish the one i loved is not there today in that list but what can do ho god help us all and help every one who lost a person

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 21:01

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Comment from: hellen [Visitor]

i'm very sad "Oh my God"

Permalink 01/26/10 @ 23:52

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Comment from: HM [Visitor]

Please read this all

Flight ET409 Exposes Lebanon's Racist Underbelly

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/patrick-galey/flight-et409-exposes-leba_b_438196.html

:no:

thanks

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 09:57

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Comment from: kebede [Visitor]

The list is very revealing. Almost all of the victims are from the Amhara tribe. The obvious trend is that while Amharas are relegated to a stereotypical maid destination in middle eastern countries, others who have mastered the immigration system either by duping the visa system or pooled resources, find themselves surprisingly a majority in Europe or America; one of many that goes on ignored in the previous and current regime. It is a sabotage within sabotage. Ugly Tribal(ism) rules Ethiopia and Tigreans are not the only ones playing games here. The likes of Beyene Peterous, the unleashers of "demonic Findata" (so called because they are lesser value and undeserving princes) and other southerns have inadvertently mounted competition against Amharas. By the way, worldly competition is a joke for God is everywhere, and for every moving on, there are many visible and invisible setbacks ahead. It is time that we hire lawyers to represent our sisters - the maids - in Arabia. Even the Arab sounding names belong to those Ethiopians who've changed their names.

http://xrl.us/bgtwn9

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 10:01

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Comment from: tutu [Visitor]

im so sad

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 13:21

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Comment from: simo [Visitor]

my heart was broken when I heared the tragedy news that day's the only I said may god put their soul in rest and comfort their family.

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 13:33

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Comment from: di [Visitor]

i am speechless i dont even know where to start ....any way my heart is going with you ..i feel your suffering b/c you are my soul ..i will pry for you and your family ...i believe god give you guys rest with peace ..i love you always i do so long we will see you in heaven that is the only word i have for now ...peace up on you and your family

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 14:39

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Comment from: .....MY-COMMENT...... [Visitor]

May god rest their souls in peace!.

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 14:55

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Comment from: Kebede [Visitor]

Huffington Post's revelation that all 50+ Lebanese that died were Shiites means that the probability that the crash was the works of terrorism is even higher. The Shiites comprise only 150 million muslims out of two billions. Al- Queda could care less about Shiites as it is apparent of their slaughter in Iraq. Fifty Shiites + Thirty Ethiopian + Ten Foreigners = Easy Target. It would have been an easy study for terrorist to target EAL 409 because of its typical traffic/load information.

The end of notebook-?----I-P-a-d-->
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Permalink 01/27/10 @ 15:13

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Comment from: fitsum tesfaye [Visitor]

i am deeply sorry about the situation and my condonnans to the victims familys

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 15:20

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Comment from: Observer [Visitor]

We can't get respect from this Ekekam Arebs unless we improve and develop our country to be respected by the rest of the world. We can't develop our country because Dictators run the country as if it is there private property. It is a shame we are in a catch 22 as they say. I know even if there comes a good leader that really wants to develop his or her country, the west will try to dictate his/her agenda and if they refuse they will be overthrown by a paid tug like the idiot we have now. I am not trying to play politics here. I am just frustrated we are treated by other countries like baggers.

Permalink 01/27/10 @ 16:18

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