I will retire in 2015 and probably teach at the leadership academy: Meles Zenawi

Posted by admin on May 31, 2012

By Richard Dowden

 

RAS Director Richard Dowden interviewed Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles on May 12th 2012. What follows is a selection of quotes from the interview on subjects ranging from democracy to the demise of Muammar Gadaffi and ‘land grabbing.’ To read Richard’s full analysis of the current state of Meles’ Ethiopia click here.

MelesZenawi and Richard Dowden

 

 

On the suggestion that, as a ruler from a minority, he is rushing the development of Ethiopia as fast as possible into order to stay in power
We are making progress on the economic front though not necessarily according to the standard orthodox prescription, so people think there must be something wrong…

Judges sentence Charles Taylor to 50 years for supporting Sierra Leone rebels in civil war

Published On: Wed, May 30th, 2012

 

View Photo Gallery — Charles Taylor, the U.S.-educated guerrilla leader who fought his way to the presidency of Liberia, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in assisting a bloody rebel movement in neighboring Sierra Leone.

By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 6:46 AM

The Nirvana Fallacy of Meles Zenawi’s Separation of Democracy From Economic Development By Tecola W. Hagos,

may, 30,2012

“Man does not live by bread alone…” Matthew 4:4; [Deuteronomy 8:3]

I. Introduction

All over a world, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is compelling his indeterminate avowal that mercantile expansion is something that is apart from democracy and by prolongation from all forms of amicable interactions (political, ethical, and dignified constraints). As a matter of fact, that is not a novel thought for Meles, for a thought was also reflected in a initial doubt he asked over fifteen years ago during his initial assembly with Prof Samuel Huntington in Addis Ababa,

Further sermon on a Washington DC undressing. By Yilma Bekele

may 30,2012

The Washington DC occurrence with Ato Meles is a pronounce of all Ethiopians in a Diaspora. we found out there is no reason for me to lift a issue, each one we met earlier or after will contend something about it. we have done it a indicate to notice a opposite greeting both live and practical on a Internet. It has been a fascinating week to contend a least. Our sundry response is what got me interested.

The Nirvana Fallacy of Meles Zenawi’s Separation of Democracy From Economic Development By Tecola W. Hagos,

May 28th, 2012

 “Man does not live by bread alone…” Matthew 4:4; [Deuteronomy 8:3]

I. Introduction
All over the world, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is promoting his dubious assertion that economic development is something that is separate from democracy and by extension from all forms of social interactions (political, ethical, and moral constraints). As a matter of fact, that is not a novel idea for Meles, for the idea was also reflected in the first question he asked over fifteen years ago at his first meeting with Prof Samuel Huntington in Addis Ababa, whether democracy was possible in “a peasant” based economic system. It is also a clear contradiction of the claim that the TPLF started out as a liberation struggle from an oppressive political system. In short, there are numerous negative ramifications that could be deduced from such dubious opinion of a leader.

Creating a United Democratic Ethiopia after Zenawi’s regime -but how, with its diverse ethnic groups?

 on May 27, 2012

By Magn Nyang (PhD)

In the first part of this paper, I will present my analysis of forced unity and its consequences. I will argue that unifying ethnic groups by decree has resulted in institutions that are not suited to achieving cooperative agreements among the various groups. Instead, ethnic groups in Ethiopia lived and continue to live in what I would like to call Prisoner’s Dilemma Situations.
All previous institutional arrangements in Ethiopia have been disappointing. All indicators show
that such institutional arrangements are not suited to harmonize the interests of heterogeneous groups. Thus, in the second part of this paper, I will discuss how to harmonize conflicting interests of various
ethnic groups to create a truly united democratic Ethiopia after the departure of Meles Zenawi’s regime.

Unity by force and its consequences

Many tribal communities existed independently before Menilek II left his kingdom in Northern Shewa to conquer them. These communities frequently consisted of thousands of members or even millions and possessed well-developed cultures and languages and clear tribal consciousness. In the process, without due regard to ethnicity, culture, or even the existing institutions of government, different ethnic groups were united under the kingdom of Menilek II. The various groups did not participate in deciding which other groups to unite with nor did they have an opportunity to agree on the nature of their relationship with these other groups.

Family in Norway fears Ethiopia return

on May 27, 2012

 by Lyndsey Smith
The Foreigner (Oslo) – Tewelde and Saba have lived in Norway for five years and have two children, Haniel (4), and Nathan (1). They have now been told that they must return to Ethiopia and have chosen not to leave voluntarily.
“We came because of problems with the authorities, so anything can happen if we go back now”, Mr Habtom Araya told NRK.

One of the huge allies organized by Ethiopians against the Deportation of the refugees from Norway

Ethiopian Muslims and Ethiopian Christian Orthodox Demand Religious Freedom for All Ethiopians

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

 Historic decision brings Ethiopian people of faith together in condemning the Meles regime’s interference in their religious practice.

Ethiopian Muslims and Ethiopian Christians are creating history! Leaders of both faiths are now publically supporting the religious freedom of each other and with it, condemning the Ethiopian regime of Meles Zenawi for its interference in the religious practice of Ethiopians.

Breaking NEWS: VOA Reporter Peter Heinlein Arrested in Ethiopia

May 25, 2012

A Voice of America reporter has been detained in the Ethiopian capital while trying to cover a demonstration Friday.

Witnesses to the arrest told VOA that reporter Peter Heinlein and his translator Simeginesh Mekoya were detained while seeking to interview protesters during a Muslim demonstration following Friday prayers in Addis Ababa.

Another Western reporter said there was a heavy police presence at the demonstration and that he also was stopped by police and told to leave the area.

Tom Rhodes, East Africa spokesman for the Committee to Protect Journalists, said he understood that Heinlein was accused of acting “unprofessionally and illegally.” Rhodes said a government spokesman accused Heinlein, who is married to a Danish diplomat, of improperly using a diplomatic vehicle and refusing to show media accreditation.

Muslim activists are stating torture

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Muslim activists are stating woe and abuses by confidence army over flourishing antithesis to an purported supervision debate to train a village with Ahbashism campaign.

 being tortured by electric startle and inhumane acts by supervision confidence forces,” villager Ibrahim Nuseyra told OnIslam.net.He pronounced a womanlike activist, Firdaws, died final week after being tortured by confidence army after attending a assembly called for by a Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (Majlis).The meeting, led by Federal Affairs Minister Dr Shiferaw Tekelemariam, was attended by usually 3 members, including Firdaws.