The Rebirth of Ethiopia: Medrek the Winner - II
22 April, 2010 | By Tecola W. Hagos
"The one individual statement that had a subtle criticism of the TPLF
fighters that the attendees clearly appreciated was made by a
former member of the Ethiopian Navy who stated in a moving and
highly restrained voice that he did not fight in the desert up north in
Ethiopia as Derg’s soldier, but as a proud member of the Ethiopian
Army honorably fighting subversive “bandits” protecting the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ethiopia. More

Medrek and the Ethiopian election  By Yilma Bekele

The Rebirth of Ethiopia: Medrek the Winner - I

21 April, 2009 | By Tecola W. Hagos

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“ Ethiopia resembles a wreath of flowers.”
Dr. Negasso Gidada

Part One

I. General

There were very many memorable statements made by Medrek Leaders
and also by members of the audience at the Medrek Conference of April
18 in Arlington , Virginia . The one statement that captured my
    imagination, which was also
    greatly appreciated by the
    audience, was the one stated
    by Dr. Negasso Gidada very
    eloquently that it was pure
    beauty on its own other than
    the fact that it was also a
    profoundly wonderful idea on
    the beauty of diversity in our
    Ethiopian setting. In that one
    simple sentence, Negasso
encapsulated not only the mood of the moment but also the very
essence of the up-swelling of hope and aspirations of the people of
Ethiopia . Negasso identified Ethiopia as “a wreath of flowers,” whereas
each flower is beautiful on its own, but in the garland connected as one
by strong ties all the diverse flowers transcend their individual
limitations and become a field of greater beauty. I pondered that image
long after the conference was over, and it still is fresh in my memory
as I write, and I am ecstatic in having that profound image in my
arsenal of love for our Motherland when I think of Ethiopia . Thank you
my brother Negasso for such profound insight,.....More
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Historic Opposition alliance
"Medrek" to finalize manifesto in Ethiopia
Jimma Times

UDJ and Medrek Unite
" Homegrown opposition parties and Independents
formed a discussion forum - namely,"
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also: report in Amharic by Ethiopia Zare

Forum blasts Government
over exclusionary politics

A Career In Dissent







" Mideksa became the exception
to the rule in September, When she was elected to
head Ethiopia's newest political party...More

Also: Female opposition leader is Ethiopia's first
Declaration
on Free and Fair
Election in Ethiopia
14 May, 2009 (ENPCP)








"WHEREAS 15th May 2009
marks the fourth anniversary
of Ethiopia's ill fated election,
in which elected
parliamentarians were thrown
to jail; at least 193 innocent
individuals were killed; an
unknown number of people
were injured and exiled; over
40 000 supporters...More
Medrek Is The Future Of
Ethiopia
(Teodros Kiros, PhD)










"The time is now ripe for the
Ethiopian people to be
guided by a Moral Economy
found on a democratic
political form which
encourages the practice of
the inalienable rights..More
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Historic Opposition alliance
"Medrek" to finalize manifesto in Ethiopia

27 June, 2009 | Jimma Times

    After dozens of meetings and
    months of discussions on a wide
    range of topics by the largest
    opposition alliance in Ethiopia, the
    Forum (Medrek) for Democratic
    Dialogue (FDD), the group is in the
    process of endorsing its manifesto,
    according to JT sources.
Some of its objectives and statements in the document declared support
for democracy and that regions in Ethiopia should get full autonomy,
Afan Oromo should become Ethiopia's official language and Ethiopia
should regain Assab port from Eritrea...More
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Political Calmness In The Middle Of A Storm
    20 May, 2010 (Teodros Kiros,
    Ph.D) - "In the middle of the
    storm, Medrek must continue
    its work of political education and
    consciousness raising,
    fully aware that it may not win in
    the immediate election. After the
    storm vanishes political calmness
will lead the way , and the struggle for political hegemony will
ensue, slowly, intently and patiently...More
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The way forward for Medrek
19 June, 2010 (By Shiferaw Abebe) - "Moving forward, don’t
repeat the history of Kinijit. Issue a press statement that the Medrek
coalition will stick together. This is symbolically a tremendous
assurance for your supporters. Of course, your unity should go
beyond symbolism. It should be solidified in a practical way....More
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