Revisiting the Events, Sights and Sounds of the
Aftermath of 2005 Ethiopia Election
04 December, 2010 |  Maru Gubena
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Five years ago, though there were feelings of uncertainty and fearfulness about
the future direction of Ethiopia itself, as well as its politics – including the
possible transfer of power from the regime of Meles Zenawi to the then
opposition parties – a good number of Ethiopians both at home and in the
Diaspora were not just active but were energized and determined to fight against
the factors and actors that divide us, to cultivate and expand a sense of
togetherness and unity, and to do everything in our capacity to be sincere and
respectful to each other, helping our country with collective hands and fresh
thoughts. Yes, even though some of us felt a growing anxiety, especially due to
the absence of well structured, professionally functioning and legally framed
organizations in the Diaspora, a disproportionately high number of Ethiopians
indeed anticipated that a harmonious society and a relatively peaceful, free and
economically prosperous Ethiopia were being shaped and set on the right path for
the first time in the entire history of our country. Consequently, the period was
marked by plentiful, memorable sights and sounds of Ethiopian get-togethers, the
publication of enormous number of articles, radio transmissions and
demonstrations held throughout the international community protesting against
the brutal killings of Ethiopians, including women
    and children, in support of what was then
    Kinijit and its leadership, from which
    Ethiopians were enthusiastically and with
    excitement awaiting relative freedom and
    democracy, expecting to face and test both its
    fruits and challenges.

    Unfortunately, however – even though many
    of my compatriot politicians and political
activists might not want to recognize this, to avoid creating impediments to their
short term political agendas – whether we live in Ethiopia or in the....More
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