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On extremist demonstration on behalf of BirtukanSlowly but surely the silent majority is taking notice of the extremist agenda and is denying them the lime light no matter what! The recent demonstration if one can call it that, to denounce the federal government on behalf of Birtukan was a failure everywhere it was held. Even with their exaggerated number of those who attended the number they reported is in the tens not hundreds! We sure are glad that the silent majority in Diaspora has said enough is enough. If Birtukan is wronged the court not hooligans and extremist in bed with Shaibya will be her savior! The constitution and the Rule of Law must be respected any time! Friends and supporters of Birtukan should support Birtukan drive to win her freedom through legal means! [Aigaforum 01/15/09]Robin Williams on Obama’s Election Thought for TodayDon't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves. by Dale Carnegie.Tamrate Layne was not kidding with his new found faith after all!!
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A Week in the Horn
16.1.2009
UN in Eritrea pull-out ultimatum
The UN Security Council has given Eritrea a five-week ultimatum to withdraw its forces from a disputed border region with Djibouti.The UN resolution also called for Eritrea to remove its military equipment from the Ras Doumeira region and the island of Doumeira Comment:It will be interesting to see if the one man government in Eritrea will say "yes sir" and pull out or stand tall- in his own thinking, and say to the UN, what you going to do if I don’t! Like it has done with prior UN resolution in regard to the UNMEE!...
Ethiopian PM buries the hatchet with Eritrea amid threats
Ethiopia said it was ready to discuss a peace proposal with Eritrea, if Asmara feels ready to discuss peace, but would not rush into such discussions unless the Eritrean government expresses its wish to discuss peace
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Statement
of The Embassy of the FDRE, Stockholm January 14, 2009:-The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has become aware of statements and comments undeservedly referring to Ethiopia as a country where "Scope for democracy and pluralism is shrinking". These comments and statements are being made in connection with the enactment of the Societies and Charities Proclamation ...
US calls for decision on UN force in Somalia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States circulated a draft resolution calling for a U.N. peacekeeping force to be deployed in Somalia to replace a small African Union force, but leaving the Security Council to make a final decision by June 1.
Ethiopia's Top Opposition Politician Ends Prison Hunger Strike and decides to start legal proceeding to win her release!
Peter Heinlein 01/11/09:-
 A leading Ethiopian opposition politician, who was imprisoned for life last month after a dispute with the government, has ended a hunger strike and told relatives she wants to begin legal proceedings to win her freedomComment:- Birtukan decision to use legal means to win her freedom is the right step to take for a legal opposition leader. Win or loose Birtukan using the court and legal venue will go a long way to help the democratization process and in the process her sincerity to respect the law of the land.
TDA Holds Successful General Assembly
 The Tigrai Development Association (TDA) has successfully concluded its General Assembly, which was held in Mekelle, Tigrai at the Martyrs Hall On Jan 3rd and 4th 2009.This year’s keynote speaker, H.E. Ato Tsegay Berhe the President of Tigrai Regional State, in his opening speech applaud the achievements made by TDA in the areas of education, training and health.
Commentary on President Isayas Afeworki latest Interview with his own TV station.
(MoFA) Jan 09 2009:- President Isaias Afewerki of Eritrea gave a lengthy interview to the government media on the occasion of the European New Year. True to form, his interview was short on substance and long on sloganeering. A number of questions were raised and numerous topics covered during the interview.
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