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Victory for Democracy in Africa: Opposition leader wins presidency in Ghana AP 1/3/09 - Ghana is one of the few in Africa to successfully transfer power twice In a speech to his supporters the incumbent president first conceded defeat and congratulated his rival.
Historical Quote from the nobel & courageous Ghana President
"I acknowledge the electoral commission's declaration and I congratulate Prof Atta-Mills (President Elect)" AP | AFP

Happy New Year Interview of AEUP-Kinijit President, Engineer Hailu Shawel Dec 31, 2008
Listen to New Year Special interview of AEUP-Kinijit President Engr Hailu Shawel with Diaspora Forum on Dec 31, 2008.

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Ethiopia - Washington Update
By Mesfin Mekonen, Kinijit International/AEUP Foreign Relations - Dec 30, 2008 New Year to all and a hope that the new year will see positive change in Ethiopia. We in the All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP) are working diligently for this positive change. Here in Washington, DC we had a very successful town hall meeting organized by Knijit/AEUP chapters in Metropolitan Washington, DC. Representing Metropolitan chapters Ato Melaku Tefera introduced our speakers. They were Ato Abayneh Birhanu, Vice-President of AEUP; Doctor Taye Wolde Semayat, Chairman of Kinijit International Advisory Board/KIAB; and Ato Teferi Cherinet, North America Kinijit Chapters organizer for future elections. One of the high notes was a direct conversation over a telephone link from Ethiopia with the President of the All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP), Engineer Hailu Shawel himself. The President spoke directly to the audience ... Full Text

Andenet Gazette Issue IV Cover Image AEUP Andnet Gazette - Dec 31, 2008 You are encouraged to contact AEUP Andent Gazette at aeupandnetgazette@gmail.com for monthly subscription and editorial contribution.

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Interview of AEUP-Kinijit Vice President Ato Abayneh Birhanu & KIAB Chairman Dr Taye W/Semayat on Diaspora forum conducted December 24, 2008. Interview will provide update on the recent arrest and release of AEUP PR Head.

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AEUP Leadership, Wzr. Mesobwork Ketaw Arrested Kinijit International/AEUP - Dec 23, 2008
We have just heard that the Meles regime police arrested Wzr. Mesobwork Ketaw, Public Relation head for All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP) and shut down the AEUP magazine newspaper today. This attempt is to silence the peaceful opposition and disrespect the rights of the media to gather and disseminate information freely. The AEUP is very disappointed about the activities of the regime; Full Text

Andenet Gazette Issue III Cover Image AEUP Andnet Gazette - Dec 22, 2008 You are encouraged to contact AEUP Andent Gazette at aeupandnetgazette@gmail.com for monthly subscription and editorial contribution.

Ethiopia - Washington Update
By Mesfin Mekonen, Kinijit International Council Foreign Relations - Dec 20, 2008 Happy Holidays to all our friends of Ethiopia! We now greet the New Year with a new United State of American President-Elect, Barack Obama. Consequently there will be big changes in Washington and so also with regard to American relations with Ethiopia ... In recent days I, and Ato Abayneh Birhanu, vice president of AEUP, and Dr. Taye Woldesemiat, chairman of Kinijit International Advisory Board, have met with representatives of the democratic opposition of Morgan Tsvangari of Zimbabwe... We have also kept in touch with the United States Congress. S enator Joe Biden, who is the Vice-President -Elect of the United States ... Full Text

I need to set the record straight!
By Mesfin Mekonen, Dec 20, 2008 In an article under the heading 'Diaspora-Citizens' in which my name was mentioned as a co-sponsor of a meeting tomorrow, December 21st in Washington. The writers have been misinformed I need to set the record straight! I am NOT involved in any way with any meeting as suggested in a December 19, 2008 posting on the Web site: www.debteraw.com and search "Ethiopia" In an article under the heading 'Diaspora-Citizens' in which my name was mentioned as a co-sponsor of a meeting tomorrow, December 21st in Washington. The writers have been misinformed. Full Text

Andenet Gazzett Issue II Cover Image AEUP Andnet Gazette - Dec 12, 2008 You are encouraged to contact AEUP Andent Gazette at aeupandnetgazette@gmail.com for monthly subscription and editorial contribution.
Andenet Issue 1 in Pictures | AEUP Activity Pictures Andenet Issue 2

Must Listen Interview of Ato Abayneh Birhanu, AEUP-Kinijit Vice President
VOA, Dec 12, 2008
Listen to Part I of the interview of AEUP-Kinijit Vice President Ato Abayneh Birhanu with VOA on Dec 12, 2008 regarding AEUPs serious concern. The interview is scheduled to continue next week.


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Dialogue for common ground: pursing a better future for Ethiopia
Commentary - Dec 10, 2008 Ethiopia has a long history and a rich, diverse cultural heritage. In the view of this author, and in the light of all its attributes, it will not be far-fetched to call our country a ‘Garden on the Abbay River.’ Today, this Ethiopian “garden” faces significant risks unless its political and social elites exercise wisdom to discuss and arrive at a common ground
Full Text Part I of III

Ethiopia - Washington Update
By Mesfin Mekonen, Kinijit International Council Foreign Relations - Dec 10, 2008 Good news for all Ethiopian and Ethiopian-Americans! The All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP) has restarted its Andenet News Paper - The ANDENT GAZETTE. This publication is covering Ethiopia in all sectors on a weekly basis. It will bring news of music and sports, finance and economy, as well as truthful reporting of the activities of the Meles regime.... Also AEUP brought its message of democracy, human rights and peaceful struggle for political change to the streets of Addis for three days starting Nov 27. The censorship by the regime prevented many from learning about this event. But here in Washington Congessman Chris Smith of New Jersey knew all about it, as did others ...
Full Text | Click for Andenet Gazett in Pictures

Somalia: The Saga of HRW & Woyane Regime Continues:
Human Rights Watch Urges Accountability.. VOA | VOA Audio
Ethiopia Rejects Rights Report on Somalia VOA | VOA Audio
Rights group berates West over Somalia failure
CNN | Associated Press | Reuters | NY Times

AEUP Restarted Andenet News Paper AEUP Andent Gazette - Dec 6, 2008 Please CLICK on the image below for sample of the ANDENT GAZETTE slide Show. You are encouraged to contact AEUP Andent Gazette at aeupandnetgazette@gmail.com for monthly subscription and editorial contribution. | Click for Andenet Gazett in Pictures

Teddy Afro sentenced to six-years in jail By By Barry Malone Reuters - Dec 5, 2008 Ethiopia's biggest pop star, Teddy Afro, was sentenced to six years in jail on Friday for killing a homeless man when driving his BMW in the capital Addis Ababa. Afro denied the charge and said he was out with friends on the night the man died. Many Ethiopians believe the charges were politically motivated. Last month's Great Ethiopian Run was marked by constant shouts from the crowd of "Free Teddy". Full Text

Washington Update By Mesfin Mekonen, Kinijit International Council Foreign Relations - Dec 3, 2008 The AEUP assured the Ethiopian people that it will not again subject them to the danger they faced during and after the last national elections, when thousands were beaten and imprisoned and hundreds killed, all guilty of nothing more than peacefully asserting their human and democratic rights. In the future, the AEUP, the only independent opposition party challenging the ruling regime in Ethiopia, will only participate in elections if eight preconditions are met, including freedom of expression and press; an independent judiciary; an independent electoral board; and immediate release of all political prisoners (including the singer known as Teodros Kassahun - Teddy Afro). Full Text

Must Listen News Clip of AEUP & Interview of AEUP-Kinijit Vice President
Nesanet Radio, Nov 30, 2008
Listen to clip of AEUP Activity and Concern News & interview of AEUP-Kinijit Vice President Ato Abayneh Birhanu with Nesanet Radio Nov 30, 2008.

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Ethiopia - Washington Update
By Mesfin Mekonen, Kinijit International Council Foreign Relations - Nov 19, 2008
The All Ethiopia Unity Party (AEUP) has been very active in its work to inform incoming members of the House, Senate, and Executive Branch about the situation in Ethiopia. We have continued to have conversations with the ranking member of the House International Relations Committee, Chris Smith of New Jersey. Also we had conversations with Senators Feingold and Leahy... Full Text

Interview of AEUP-Kinijit Vice President Ato Abayneh Birhanu on VOA Nov 5, 2008
Listen to clip of VOA interview with AEUP-Kinijit Vice President Ato Abayneh Birhanu following the US Presidential Election event on Nov 4, 2008.


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