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Diplomats of Different Opinion On Report
The Daily Monitor (Addis Ababa)
NEWS
September 2, 2005
Posted to the web September 2, 2005
By Dagnachew Teklu
Addis Ababa
Diplomatic community members here are expressing differences of opinion on the recently released EU Election Observers Mission (EU-EOM) report in Ethiopia.
Diplomats including of EU member countries who spoke with The Daily Monitor said that the recently released report of the Election Observer Mission in Ethiopia has been a topic of discussion.
"It was being discussed among various members of the diplomatic community. We all didn't show similar stand against the report. Some of us have observed minor problem in the report," some diplomats said.
They said that some parts of the report did not clearly identify the problems that were included in the report.
"We all know that there were some problems in the process, particularly after the voting day. It was admitted even by the EPRDF. But some problems have been included in the report as they were reported or handed to the EU observer's mission. It [the mission] didn't say that the observers have witnessed the reported problems. Why didn't they put it in black and white rather than saying 'it was reported to the mission?'" the diplomats asked.
The diplomats who spoke on conditions of anonymity indicated that the report lacks depth facts about what was happening on the ground after the election, particularly during the investigation of the election process.
"The report stated the complaints investigation process as it was conducted in the context of "serious violation of human rights and freedoms". But the report didn't mention in detail what kind of human rights violation took place during the complaints investigation process. It didn't put any figure about the "detained" people and those who were denied access to give testimonies," they said.
They pointed out that there was some contradictory issues about the killing of one witness. The report put it as the person was killed after giving testimony.
"The opposition said before the report that the person was killed before giving his witness to the investigation body. The EU report however put other facts on the same issue. This is a serious mistake. The EU report didn't even put the exact day of the killing and other related issues. These things leave a question about the quality of the report," the diplomats said.
It is to be recalled that the European Union (EU) Election Observer Mission said the May 15 Ethiopian national elections, failed to meet international standards. However the diplomats indicated that it is still premature to talk about any international standard election in Africa and any other developed world for that matter.
"What we can say about this issue is that there are still problems in the western countries and the US. We can't say that the elections in Europe and USA are100 per cent fair and free. The Western and the Americans themselves are saying it time and again."
The mission will deliver its final report to the NEBE and political parties about the election (comprising recommendations and evaluation) by September 23rd 2005.
Meanwhile, the United States on Wednesday criticized "irregularities" in Ethiopia's contested parliamentary elections but called on all parties to resolve their differences peacefully.
State department delivered the US position nearly a week after the European Union (EU) said the May 15 polls did not meet international standards in several key respects, including investigations into fraud.
Opposition parties are expected to announce their final stand on either joining the parliament or boycotting it before the end of September.
They are currently conducting public forums throughout the country with their supporters and members to come to conclusion on the decision.
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City: Addis Ababa
A short comment on the Oslo protest by Ethiopians , against the "Yara award". Ethiopians from Scandinavia and representatives from other European cities were present to demonstrate against the poison clad commerciial award of Yara to Meles Zenawi on 3 September. The demonstration was well organised, civilised and prompt. I take this opportunity to thank the organisers of the demonstration and congratulate them for the success of their endeavours. I myself with 39 other compatriots attended the demonsrtration against Yara from Stockholm. The former head of "Ethiopian Television",under the Woyane, and now the owner and editor of the "Reporter" should correct his misinformed report about the numbers of demonstrators and the entire scene at the venue of the "prize giving presentation". His old master and school friend Meles Zenawi, was forced to arrive and leave Oslo like a mouse running from a cat .
The demonstration was well attended and very vocal. Sach who may have decided to practice his economic theories on the back of destitutes and vulgarise his theory by tapping money philosophising about poverty with his acknowledged friend , should be embarrassed , if he has the modesty to do so, at associating himself with this discredited and vulgarised scene of commercilism. As to the Nobel lautreate who was alo present at the commercial ceremony, I direct readers of this comment to view his role and collaboration with the Nazi hordes during World War 2.
I must also conclude my comment by mentioning the source of Amare Aregawi. It was his mouthpiece from the Ethiopian Embassy in Stockholm. I also wonder where he got he news of supporters of Meles being present at the scene of the demonnstration. They were non to be seen on the scene. Correct your statement also on this count.
Email: sunn@chello.se
City: Stockholm
Guys,
Do you have to complain and protest any thing This Government or its leader does.??? the "Green revolution award" is an award given to Ethiopia and its people not only for the Prime Minster. We should all be proud of that. For me, this award wotrh 100 times more than that of the Olympic medal. I've been regular at this forum for quite some time now. During this time, I noticed that most of the people who do participate have some big problem of their own. Their idea is " ene kemotku serdo aybkel" they always preach Violence and would like to see the country soaked in to bloodshed that results from the current political turmoil. These puppets follow their laeaders blindly. The two main opposition parties in Ethiopia are led either by Hailu Shawel who is Hodam Amhara feudal & Derg puppet who served the bloody regime for 9-1/2 years.Of this time as a minster for 5 years , or the butcher of Addis Meison leader Negede gobeze and the butcher of Ambo Derg's cadre Merera Gudina, or the killer of innocent Ethiopians EPRP's top man Mersha yosef, or others whose back ground is either tainted by blood or corruption. Netters who do complain and are against any thing this country stands for support these murders for their own use. Be it green-card or failure to save some money to go back and help their country of birth like Sheikh Al-Amoudi. I gurantee you all these hate-mongers are losers in their respective communities who neither support their own family let alone their country nor have estabilished life there in the west. I bet, eventhough they spent half of their life in the west, most of them don't even have 2000 dollars of emergency money in their account. My advice for these losers be; New year is just days away and Ethiopians from all walks of life wish specially peace at this critical time. This coming new year will be celebrated in Sheraton addis featuring Teddy Afro, Ali-Birra and Wycleef jean. for those of us who cann't afford to go to Sheraton, the celebration will be transmitted live to our living rooms. thanx to the Sheik. for those of you losers and hate-mogers the country is in peace and remains as such for the next century. No blood will be shed for your personal ego. Peace in this country means nightmare to you all.
Email: 123@yahoo.com
City: addis ababa
Thank you Tintage for the information.
I felt obliged to add that I was not able to publish an article which I wrote about 2 years ago exposing the malpractices of one of the TPLF-owned companies (Dinsho). I published this same article later in Addis Tribune. What does this say? Amare Aregawi and his Reporter magazine are pro-Woyane- meaning, they stand aganist the interests of the Ethiopian people. I am glad this is now being openly recognized.
Email: wazeleke@yahoo.com
Watch the video clip from Oslo anti-yara demonstration
Email: abcdef@hotmail.com
Kibru,
Once again, you are writing what your antiEthiopia Organization, TPLF, has been telling us for years. Fortunately, everybody now knows your crude and negative politics. I do not think it will work this time because your organization has committed very serious and unforgivable crimes against the people of Ethiopia to be listened to. Although somewhat boring and a waste time, I thought of responding briefly. Let me try.
In my opinion, as others have already expressed before, what is more important is the implanting of democracy in Ethiopia. I do not have personal acquaintances to any one of the Ethiopians you mentioned in your message. But I do not at all worry if any one of them becomes the leader of my country as long as he is elected (fairly) by the people. I fully trust and respect the choice of the people. I am more interested in this process than in the person himself. If the elected leader does not do a good job, he will be replaced by a better leader (possibly including one from TPLF) in the next election cycle. This is the kind of thing Ethiopians are in demand presently. Ask the people, and you will get this kind of answer. Do not simply isolate yourself and talk on the basis of your own imagination (usually negative) or wishful thinking. TPLF/EPRDF has definitely lost the May 15 election and is expected to either gracefully transfer the power to the elected leadership or the proposed collision government. To me this does not exclude TPLF/EPRDF from Ethiopian politics. Then what is the problem doing the right thing? Think a little bit out of the box and also tell you party leader to open his mind.
Email: wazeleke@yahoo.com
To add one point
All Norwagian government officials refused to be present on the ceremony and to meet Meles Zenawi. This is how he is treated in Oslo. This hasn't happened to a lowest government official let alone a leader of a country.
"I fully trust and respect the choice of the people. I am more interested in this process than in the person himself. If the elected leader does not do a good job, he will be replaced by a better leader..."
Well said ZWA!
Ato. Keberet-
I doubt most Ethiopians have $2,000 idle money in their account, because quite a lot of them are giving to opposition parities CUD/UEDF. This means the time is up for you fascist clowns. The irony is most of us that you LOCUST want to label us “Amhara Feudal” or “Derg Puppets” have said no more to this TPLF corrupt racist TPLF government.
In my time I have seen Ambassadors and government Ministries defecting, because they opposed the Mengistu regime, your TPLF friends are so politically savvy, they are talking bribe from YARA of Norway and Petrona of Malaysia.
Fact:
Do you know that Five TPLF Ministers including the economic advisor of Meles have taken bribe from the Petrona Oil Co of Malaysia in the amount of $ 5,000,000. I doubt that you even got a penny. Who is the puppet now?
You need to think hard and look around you. The people of Ethiopian including friends of Ethiopia have said no more to Meles Zenawi and Co.
Abaye Tshehaye ,Girma Biru, Newaye Gebre Ab, Beret Seyemon, Arqabe Equbay, Amhassodor Berhane Gebre-Christos and other you know who you are, and TPLF puppets like Ambassador Kasahun Ayele.
Keberet, Beware the time is up for you and Meles. Sorry I have to get back to my work, so of us have to work in order to give to contribute another $2,000 to the opposition.
The Opposition will always cry! Shame on you, rather! We know that you sound like your father--the Devil--the Father of all lies.
God bless Ethiopia and EPRDF.
Email: tilemlim@hotmail.com
Kebru-(Sweet heart)
How come you are quiet you TPLF Cadre!!!!!!
I doubt most Ethiopians have $2,000 idle money in their account, because quite a lot of them are giving to opposition parities CUD/UEDF. This means the time is up for you fascist clowns. The irony is most of us that you LOCUST want to label us “Amhara Feudal” or “Derg Puppets” have said no more to this TPLF corrupt racist TPLF government.
In my time I have seen Ambassadors and government Ministries defecting, because they opposed the Mengistu regime, your TPLF friends are so politically savvy, they are talking bribe from YARA of Norway and Petrona of Malaysia.
Fact:
Do you know that Five TPLF Ministers including the economic advisor of Meles have taken bribe from the Petrona Oil Co of Malaysia in the amount of $ 5,000,000. I doubt that you even got a penny. Who is the puppet now?
You need to think hard and look around you. The people of Ethiopian including friends of Ethiopia have said no more to Meles Zenawi and Co.
Abaye Tshehaye ,Girma Biru, Newaye Gebre Ab, Beret Seyemon, Arqabe Equbay, Amhassodor Berhane Gebre-Christos and other you know who you are, and TPLF puppets like Ambassador Kasahun Ayele.
Keberet, Beware the time is up for you and Meles. Sorry I have to get back to rasise another $2,000 to the opposition.
The time is up for you TPLF con-artist residing in the U.S. if you could grasp that the time is up.
Please don't give Tina Turners(Meles Turners) example.
