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September 10, 2005







EU Expert View on Ethiopia, Interview on Radio Netherland.
August 30, 2005

The problem started after May 15 when the Ethiopian government discovered many people has voted in favor of the opposition party? Full Interview.

Interview with Ambassador Herman Cohen on VOA.

Ambassador Herman Cohen stated the people in power (TPLF, EPRDF) will not allow to be a minority? "call it rigging the vote, vote counting fraud". Full Interview (VOA).

Interview with Dr. Berhanu Nega and Berket Simon on the recent EU Election Observation Mission Statement

Full Interview (BBC)

Ethiopia-Africa's Great Hope
By SBS Dateline, Olivia Rousset

Ethiopian election has turned out to be what many cynics have come to expect from African elections - vote-rigging, intimidation and even murder - name your electoral poison. And the aftermath of the election has been no better.

Video Clip | Audio Report | Text Report

EUROPEAN UNION ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION Statement
August, 25, 2005 Addis Ababa

Despite significant efforts by the election administration to establish a complex system to deal with complaints, overall the process failed to provide an effective remedy to the parties. Re-runs of elections went peacefully and orderly, albeit without opposition representation and with militia and security forces present around and inside polling stations of some sensitive constituencies. Somali Region elections, despite the high turnout, can be summarised as poorly organized and marred by serious irregularities. EU EOM will present final report with recommendations for the future on 23 September.

EU Criticizes Ethiopia For Flaws in Election
August 25, 2005
By Anaclet Rwegayura

The European Union criticized Ethiopia on Thursday for flaws in bitterly-contested elections that have given Prime Minister Meles Zenawi a second term. Full Report (IRIN), Full Report (AP)

EU Defends Observer Chief Against Allegations of Favouritism
August 24, 2005

The European Union (EU) has defended its chief election observer, Ana Gomes, against accusations in the Ethiopian state media that she favoured opposition parties. Full Report (IRIN) and repot from Addis Ababa (VOA).





Interview with Ato Hailu Shawel, CUD and AEUP President
August 21, 2005

Full Interview.

The new leader of Addis Ababa City Government.
August 20, 2005

The new leader of Addis Ababa city Government are:

1. Dr. Berhanu Nega - Mayor (123 votes)
2. Dr. Admasu Gebeyehu - Deputy Mayor (109 votes)
3. Ato Assefa Habtewold - Speaker of House (69 votes)
4. Wro Shewaye Kiros - Deputy Speaker of House (106 votes)
5. Ato Anteneh Mulugeta - Secretary (74 votes)

Interview with Congressman Chris Smith -IRIN
August 17, 2005




"We want this government to respect the dignity of these individuals who are in opposition. Nobody in politics likes an opponent, but that is part of the price of democracy, even if an opponent takes your seat or your prime minister-ship, which is the cost of democracy. It is not holding power at all costs; otherwise the people are ill served. That is what I will be going back and saying." Full Interview

It Is a Disgrace to Democracy when the Deputy Chairman of the African Union (AU) endorses a Tyrant.
August 12, 2005

Deputy Chairman of the African Union (AU) endorses Meles and his gangs that has included in their resume of killing an elected MP Tesfaye Aden Jara, and terrorizing residence of Lalibela to pre-empt possible protests during a re-election for Information Minister Bereket Simon whose defeat in the May 15 elections has been reversed by the partisan National Electoral Board. Interview on VOA

"African solidarity should be with the people of Africa ? not with governments responsible for grave human rights violations. All AU member states have made a commitment to promote and protect the human rights of the people of Africa. This commitment is explicitly stated in the Constitutive Act of the AU, adopted by member states in 2000. The AU must take action to protect the rights of African men, women and children. Human rights are not simply a domestic matter." - Amnesty International 2003





Interview with Engineer Gizachew on VOA,
August 11, 2005

CUD leadership has proposed to the ruling party the setup of a provisional government which will setup and build democratic process (independent media, independent election board, and independent Judiciary system).

Full Interview.



"The Winner Is Declared The Loser and The Absolute Loser Is Declared The Winner."
August 10, 2005

CUD will not accept election result declaring EPRDF the winner. CUD President Hailu Shawel said "It is the most illegitimate process I have ever seen in my life, even in a beginning democracy, where the winner is declared the loser and the absolute loser is declared the winner". CUD President Hailu Shawel said "It is not rigging as some call it, it is simple burglary," "Meles' government has lost the election and we are not going to accept the results declared by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia." CUD action will be within the limits of our constitutional rights and is committed to non-violence.





Interview with Ato Lidetu Ayalew and Dr. Berhanu Nega on Deutsche Welle Radio.
August 9, 2005

Ato Lidetu Ayalew has stated CUD leadership did not approve any proposal that calls for power sharing with EPRDF.
Full Interview.

Letter to PM Meles Zenawi, From CUD and UEDF Leaderhips Dr. Berhanu Nega and Dr. Beyene Petros.
August 5, 2005

Letter to PM Meles

Tim Clarke's Disappointment at Bereket Simon and his Ministry
August 3, 2005

Letter to the Information Minister, Ato Bereket Simon from EU Ambassador, Mr. Tim Clarke.
Letter to Ato Bereket Simon

CUD Townhall Meeting in Addis Ababa
August 3, 2005

The Coalition proposed a short term National Unity Government and re-election of the disputed 299 consistencies to avoid violence on the public and the opposition.
Full Story

US Congressman to Visit Ethiopia Over Election Crisis
By Mesfin Mekonnen
August 1, 2005

WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.), Chairman-Africa, Global Human Rights, and International Operations, plans to visit Ethiopia in about two weeks. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.)will meet with the Meles government and with the opposition.
Full Story

Profesor Donald Levine Interview on Chicago Public Radio
By Jerome McDonnell
July 29, 2005

Full Interview. MUST LISTEN



The Race Is To Form a Government Not By Vote But By Force.
CUD and UEDF, Joint Press Release.
Addis Ababa , July 27, 2005

Press Release in Amahric or English

Andenet Editorial
July 23, 2005

Interview with Ato Hailu Shawel, CUD and AEUP President
July 22, 2005

Full Interview.

Interview with Major Getachew Mengeste, AEUP Vice President Southern Region
July 21, 2005

Full Interview.

Interview with Ato Abayneh Birhanu, AEUP Vice President Northern Region
July 20, 2005

Full Interview.

Letter To US Ambassador Aurelia E. Brazeal, EU Ambassador Timothy Clarke and Copy To other Nations Ambassadors.
Ethiopian Americans for Democracy
July 19, 2005

"Neither the Ethiopian people who were brave enough to vote in unprecedented numbers nor those of us in the Diaspora have confidence in the NEBE or the judiciary system."

Joint CUD-UEDF Press Release
July 19, 2005

In almost all of the panels the representatives of the Electoral Board were blatantly based. The representatives not only have acted outside of the agreed upon guidelines but have also ignored their impartiality by denying established truths, disregarding documentary evidence and arguing openly against UEDF and CUD representatives. Full Press Release

Dr. Merera Gudina and Dr. Hailu Araya interview on VOA
July 19, 2005

Full Interview.

NGO Body Threatened With Ban for "Political Bias"
July 18, 2005 (IRIN)

The Christian Relief and Development Association (CRDA) said it was accused of "illegal and destructive activities" after voicing concerns over post-election violence. Full Story

CUD and UEDF say investigation unfair and EPRDF-orchestrated
By Reporter,
July 16, 2005

Dr. Hailu Araya, CUD spokesperson, told The Reporter EPRDF was breaching agreements reached between the parties regarding the investigation process. Full Story




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