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NEWS on The Somalia War, Dec 29, 2006
IHT: After brief Islamist takeover, Somalia back at square one
CNN: Somali prime minister arrives to cheers in Mogadishu
Garowe: Kenya Closes Border With War-Torn Somalia
Guardian: Islamists vow to continue fight in Somalia
Garowe: Somalia govt orders Puntland to surrender weapons
BBC: The impact of conflict on UK Somalis
Reuters: Kenya's Somalis fret over homeland
Pinoneer Press: Invasion splits Somalis living in the Twin Cities

NEWS on The Somalia War, Dec 28, 2006
Garowe: Somalia PM to enter Mogadishu under Ethiopian protection
IHT: Ethio & Gov't troops enter Somalia's cap, but peace still distant
Guardian: Return of warlords as Somali capital is captured
Nazret: According to Meles - Somalia's UIC melts away
Military: Militants Flee as Troops Enter Mogadishu
AP: Somali Gov't Troops Roll Into Mogadishu
Garowe: Clan infighting erupts in Mogadishu
Shabelle: Banditry insecurity rage in Mogadishu as Islamists leave

News and Articles -
News December 27, 2006, Amharic

Opinion Dec 28: Analyst Doubts Ethiopian Troops Will Hold Mogadishu view of Dr. Ken Menkhaus, assoc. prof of political science In my humble opinion, IUCs leadership has What does he expect to happen next? Menkhaus says, “I think the next step is going to be the most difficult. The TFG is going to have to work in conjunction with some local allies to regain control of Mogadishu. If Mogadishu explodes into criminal violence and looting again, that is going to look very, very bad in the eyes of Somalis. Ethiopia is now going to have to step aside, I presume, and let mediators to bring together the TFG and the Islamists and re-emerging clan authorities in Mogadishu to broker a government of national unity. That remains the best-case scenario. That remains the long-term hope for Somalia.” And the worst-case scenario? “The worst case is that this is a trap. Full Text
What’s Next For Somalia? , by Rashid GaroweOnline Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, will succeed in destroying the UIC, but will, nevertheless, fail in his mission to establish a unified government under the umbrella of the TFG. Abdillahi Yusuf, President of the Baidoa based TFG will not be in a position to move his government to the capitol Mogadishu, due to clan politics. His parliament divided in Baidoa and Mogadishu will create a quagmire of problems for his administration. Full Text
Somaliland question, Somalinet Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, will succeed in destroying the UIC, but will, nevertheless, fail in his mission to establish a unified government under the umbrella of the TFG. Abdillahi Yusuf, President of the Baidoa based TFG will not be in a position to move his government to the capitol Mogadishu, due to clan politics. His parliament divided in Baidoa and Mogadishu will create a quagmire of problems for his administration. Full Text
The Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Key Points By David Shinn, former US Ambassador. to Ethiopia From my perspective, and I believe from the standpoint of the best interests of the US, all foreign forces should leave Somalia—Ethiopian troops, Eritrean troops, and non-Somali jihadis. Little positive will be accomplished, however, if only one or two of these components depart and one or two stay. David Shinn

Opinion Dec 27: IUC failed but Ethiopia and TFG are now on the spot light by Abdi Jama In my humble opinion, IUCs leadership has failed to seize the opportunity of becoming a uniting and stabilizing force in Somalia for the many reasons mentioned above. However, the courts can still make the strategic decision of stopping this unwinnable war and try to pursue their political objectives through dialogue and comprise. By doing so, the courts will save the lives of thousands of our educated youth who are being slaughtered in this war
Ethiopia faces Somalia quagmire By Edmund Sanders, LA Times "The Ethiopians could get bogged down into a hopeless, long-term guerrilla campaign with enormous supply lines," Shinn said. "I don't see how they 'defeat' the Islamists in the long run."
Ethiopia's Invasion Seen Worsening Somali Chaos, The world from Berlin Ethiopia's offensive against the Union of Islamic Courts in Somalia risks plunging the region into a long war which may end up strengthening the Islamists. And if America sees the invasion as a chance to weaken Islamic radicalism, it's seriously misguided.
Full Text | LA Times | The world from Berlin

Blog From Addis: Mass Arrests on Christmas Day The OtherSide - Ferenji Resident Last night police swarmed the streets of Addis in attempt to broaden the mass arrest efforts already underway. In addition to the thousands of youths reportedly detained over the weekend, those even remotely connected to the opposition CUD are being systematically rounded up and detained for 'questioning'--thanks to a circulating 'official list' of names and license plate numbers of alleged party supporters. It is assumed that this action is intended as a preventative measure in light of growing internal opposition to the war following the recent air strikes in Somalia. People are advised to remain in their homes after dark. Link to Source

NEWS on The Somalia War, Dec 27, 2006
Somalinet: ICU leaders resign as Ethiopian army nears the capital
AP: Ethiopian, Somali Troops Near Mogadishu
BBC: AU urged Ethiopia to leave Somalia
Somalinet: Somalia: Islamists disappearing in the capital
TimesOnline: Ethioiopia and TSG troops close in on Mogadishu
Peopls Daily: Kenya urges Ethiopia to cease strike on UIC
ONLF: Ethiopian rebels destroy 15 army vehicles in southeast
Shabelle: Puntland denies it killed 55 Islamist prisoners.
Reuters: Somali pro-govt forces capture key town
EiTb: UN Envoy urges Security Council to Call for immediate Cease Fire
Garowe: Islamist leader holds emergency meet with military
Garowe: Air Djibouti officer found dead in Kismayo

Blog From Addis: Mass Arrests on Christmas Day The OtherSide - Ferenji Resident Last night police swarmed the streets of Addis in attempt to broaden the mass arrest efforts already underway. In addition to the thousands of youths reportedly detained over the weekend, those even remotely connected to the opposition CUD are being systematically rounded up and detained for 'questioning'--thanks to a circulating 'official list' of names and license plate numbers of alleged party supporters. It is assumed that this action is intended as a preventative measure in light of growing internal opposition to the war following the recent air strikes in Somalia. People are advised to remain in their homes after dark. Link to Source

Opinion: Zenawi’s hubris, risks & high stakes in the Somalia’s war by By Apee Ojulu - Garowe The other notable external support for both TSFG and TPLF has been from the United States and Britain. The Bush Administration and the Blair government have extended their support to both Zenawi and Yusuf as a way to induce their governments and use, especially Ethiopia, the large military forces against their chief enemy, al-Qaeda. As a former U.S. Department Official, John Pendergast says” We are now giving a yellow-slash-green light to Ethiopia’s policy of containment by intervention The two countries have accused leaders of the UIC of supporting al-Qeada. But no evident has been provided to sustain their accusations.
EU Commissioner Louis Michel not impressed by rumors from Ethiopia - Urael BlogLouis Michel has told Legesse ‘ the name thief ’ Zenawi, Crime Minister, during a visit to Ethiopia that his record of human rights is awful, and that without improvement, relations will stay cool and tense. He repeated that the political prisoners should be released. And now he went to Somalia to probably tell the antagonizing parties that he does not believe a word about the rumors that the tyrant neighbor is spreading. That a Somali solution is possible and that in a later stage he will deal with the Ethiopian war monger.
A War of Miscalculation - Solmalian Opinion Yes the Ethiopian may take the land but who will hold it for him? Surely not the dogs of war he brings along with him (the likes of Mohamed Dheere and Cabdi the Crazy). These filthy, morally bankrupt criminals have no credibility with Somali people anywhere. They have been rejected by the public long ago. They have no place in Somali society except as defendants in the court of justice for their crimes against humanity. Their presence as running dogs of Ethiopian occupation will only succeed to inflame the wrath of the people and enrich the ranks of the UIC insurgency that is being born and carefully delivered as we speak.
Full Text | Blog: Urael | War of MisCalc

NEWS on The Somalia War, Dec 26, 2006
Teleg.: Islamists flee Ethiopian onslaught in Somalia
AP: 3 Groups Prepare for Battle in Somalia
Somalian Islamists Shut Off
Somalinet - Somalia: War bulletin for December 26, 2006
Garowe - Somalia fighting wounds 800 - Red Cross
Shabelle - Islamists Lost All Central And Bia Provinces
Shabelle - ICU chair says Duels with Ethiopia will be long
ABC - Ethiopia predicts victory against Somali Islamists
Shabelle- Ethiopian warplanes bomb Lego, an Islamist base

Opinion: Bush, in Somalia, Ignores Public Opposition to War - 12/25/06 by Bob Naiman and Patrick McElwee The Washington Post reported this week, the administration has given a "green light" for Ethiopia to send troops into Somalia to make war with the Islamic Courts Union (ICU). The Post reports a widespread view in Ethiopia's capital that Meles is using the conflict in Somalia to distract people from internal problems and to justify further repression of opposition groups. Ethiopian opponents of war say Meles is playing up the claim that there are al-Qaeda operatives within the ICU to maintain support of the US, which relies on a steady flow of Ethiopian intelligence some regional analysts say is of dubious value.
Trevino: War in the Horn - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi avers that his nation has been "forced to enter a war," and though this is true to some extent -- the mere existence of a neighboring Islamist state is casus bellum in a sane world, and the Somali Islamists declared jihad months ago -- it is not, as he wishes to convey, a recent development.
Edmund Sanders LA Times: Ethiopian offensive in Somalia could mirror Iraq war - Ethiopia's attacks against Islamic forces in Somalia may have delivered a short-term military victory, but analysts warned that a longer offensive could present the U.S. ally with some of the same challenges facing American forces in Iraq.
Full Text | Opinion Josh Trevino | LA Times | Image Baidoa Battle

NEWS on The Somalia War, Dec 25, 2006
MAP - Image of Battle of Baidoa
BBC - Ethiopia attacks Somalia airports
ONLF - ONLF Military Communique
Garowe - Intense fighting around Diinsoor reported
VOA - US Urges Halt to Somali Conflict
BBC - Ethiopian army faces Somali test
IHT - Ethiopia hits Somali targets, declaring war
Somalinet - ICU Lost Key Town
Shabelle - Ethiopian gunship helicopter shot down in Bandiradley
Somalinet - Ethiopian jet bombs Mogadishu airport killing one
Shabelle - ICU present pictures of dead Ethiopian soldiers

Opinion: Ethiopia is the play ball of mafia and CIA propaganda - 12/25/06 URAEL Blog -
“Jendayi Frazer, assistant secretary for Africa, said Somalia's Council of Islamic Courts is controlled by al-Qaeda, The Washington Post reported last Monday. That creates a Taliban-like situation in a country apparently prepared to go to war with neighboring, predominantly Christian Ethiopia over a border dispute, the report said.” Just some lines from an anonymous news bulletin. It shows that Legesse ‘ the name thief ’ Zenawi, Crime Minister of Ethiopia, is mimicked perfectly together with phony CIA information. I keep repeating it that Ethiopia is not predominantly Christian. I suppose Kenya is more Christian than Ethiopia and some mad mullahs have also been appointed in the north of Kenya, but nobody is talking about that. Djibouti is almost completely Islamic and is also part of the greater Somalia, it even accommodates French and American troops, but you do not hear a word about it. Full Text

NEWS on The Somalia War, Dec 24, 2006
BBC - Ethiopian army faces Somali test
IHT - Ethiopian warplanes attack Somalia
Somalinet - Islamists say Ethiopian tanks crushed
Shabelle - Somalia: Islamists claim they seized Gasarte, closer to Baidoa
Ethiopian jets bomb Somalia areas, Reuters
Somalia's role in Horn of Africa tensions
Somalinet - Clashes spread in Mudug and Hiran regions
Shabelle - Islamists call on their reserved fighters for jihad war

Ethiopia: Washington Update - 12/23/06 by Mesfin Mekonen
The political climate in Washington is very receptive, but more work is needed to get Congress to back Ethiopian freedom and democracy. It is essential that we work together as Ethiopians and Americans to remind our elected officials of the well documented repression in Ethiopia, especially to describe the plight of men and women who are unjustly imprisoned in appalling conditions, and to impress on them how urgent it is for the U.S. to act. As to the situation in Somalia, it is focusing attention towards Ethiopia. Some of the most influential foreign policy experts in Washington are warning the State Department against applying policies that have failed in other regions to the Horn of Africa. Around the world, the U.S. has found that despots make poor allies. American support for anti-Islamic warlords in Somalia has failed spectacularly. Full Text

Opinion: U.S. policy in the Horn of Africa may aid al-Qaida, experts warn Mercury News by Jonathan S. Landay and Shashank Bengali NAIROBI, Kenya - As fighting intensified Friday between Somali Islamists and an Ethiopian intervention force, Western diplomats and experts warned that U.S. policy in the Horn of Africa - intended to curb Islamic radicalism - may not only be fueling this newest conflict, but also may be making it easier for al-Qaida to gain a foothold in the strategic region.
Washington’s Self-Defeating Somalia Policy, Garawonline by Matt Brydon - The most enduring outcome of Washington’s new Somalia policy is likely to be blowback: the United States and its regional allies will be managing the consequences of this error for years to come.
Why the United States Should Recognize Somaliland’s Independence - CSIS Africa Policy Forum by Peter Schraeder - Such an argument may seem counterintuitive at a time when tensions are rising in the region. But I submit that it is precisely because of those rising tensions that it is time for the Bush administration to act, especially if it is truly serious about democracy promotion, counter-terrorism, and curtailing the spread of Islamic fundamentalism.
Mercury News | Garowonline | CSIS Forum

NEWS: UIC says it has 'special forces' ready to attack Ethiopians AP 12/23/06 - "Special forces who are highly trained in guerrilla warfare are now ready to attack Ethiopians, wherever they are in Somalia," Sheik Ibrahim Shukri Abuu-Zeynab, a spokesman for the Islamic movement, told The Associated Press. BBC -Islamist defence chief Sheikh Yusuf Mohamed Siad "Inda'ade" - who is regarded as a hardliner said "Our country is open to Muslims worldwide. Let them fight in Somalia," Reuters news agency quoted him as saying. SomaliNet Buurhakaba residents woke up Sunday morning with the sound of artillery shells being exchanged by the Islamic Courts and the federal government supported Ethiopian army. The shelling started around five am Sunday, Somalia time. Associated Press | BBC | Somalianet - GU | Reuters

KNA leadership conference in Boston, Masssasuttes -
Invited by the leadership of Kinijit Boston, a committee of three people and the Kinijit members they represent, , the leadership held free for all discussions to clear and wash away the false propaganda ploy that Ato Akloge and his company, through his Abugida website and television stations, are daily pumping to poison the minds of our people. Please see more on Ato Aklog at the end of this piece. KNA PR Office

News and Articles -
News, Woyane's war in Somalia and more. 12/21/06
News analysis on the 12/21/06 news

Somalia: Fighting continues fifth day, Ethiopian tanks seen, 12/23/06 In Idale front, the battle continues with rival sides using heavy weapons, local residents said. The fighting seems to intensifying after tanks belonged by Ethiopian troops moved to battle zones. An eyewitness said he saw seventy tanks and extra troops rolled to area of the fighting. SomaliaNet

Prospect of war with Somalia raises fears, questions in Ethiopia There are questions the war rhetoric is meant to win Western backing for Meles. Some Ethiopians accuse the United States in particular of ignoring Meles's poor human rights record because it sees him as an ally in the war on terror. U.S. troops attached to an anti-terror operation based in nearby Djibouti can be seen from time to time in the Ethiopian capital, fueling rumors. International Herald

TSG officials said more than 600 Islamic fighters killed Islamic militia said they had killed around 400 Ethiopians and government fighters. EiTb - Islamic forces who have declared they want to bring the whole country under Quranic rule vowed to continue attacks to drive troops from neighbouring Ethiopia, a largely Christian nation that is providing military support, out of Somalia. Government officials said more than 600 Islamic fighters had been killed during four days of clashes. Islamic militia said they had killed around 400 Ethiopians and government fighters. Neither claim could be independently confirmed. By Steve Bloomfield, Africa Correspondent, IR Times -The US assistant secretary of state, Jendayi Frazer, asserted last week that the Courts are now "controlled by al-Qa'ida cell individuals". Ms Frazer claimed: "The top layer of the Court are extremists. They are terrorists." But that is not a view shared by the majority of diplomats based in the region. It is understood very few US diplomats with knowledge of the Horn of Africa share Ms Frazer's assessment. Matt Brydon, an independent Horn of Africa analyst who has travelled extensively throughout Somalia, said Ms Frazer's comments were a "gross exaggeration" that were unlikely to be backed by intelligence reports. He said the US has "elevated an obscure regional problem into a global issue and potentially attracted a broad range of anti-American and anti-Western interests to the side of the Courts". EiTb | Irish Times | Assoc Pess - GU | Shabelle | Somalianet I
Somalianet II | International Herald | Reuters

PRESS RELEASE: Kinijit North America and Kinijit Toronto KNA PRess Release: 19 December (KNA-PR) - On October 15, 2006, Kinijit International Leadership – a Weyane organized and financed group - was disbanded for its illegal and anti-Kinijit activities and its key players – Ato Andargachew Tsige and Ato Brehane Mewa – were dismissed as personae non gratae. Our leaders in Kaliti never mandated this group as it claimed they did. And yet on December 15, 2006 this defunct group issued a “Press Release’ regarding the creation of an official Kinijit website: www.kinijitethiopia.org. KInijit Toronto has also issued a press release exposing the on-going divisive efforts of the defunct KIL.
KNA Press Release PDF | Kinijit Toronto Press Release

Unwarranted Accusation of Kinijit and its Leadership
KNA PR Office 16 December (KNA-PR) - The arrival of our patent in November 2006 and its subsequent announcement further strengthened our organization’s position and legality while entitling us the option to take actions against renegade groupies. Further, let be known that this issue of transferring the registration of the trade mark and its patent name to our organization has never been secret as implied by our accusers but rather a matter of public knowledge. For the record, Engineer Mogus Brook, has no interest to register the organization in his name and keep it that way. Sadly, such unqualified statements are statements fermented, baked and served by those whose ill conceived ideas are meant to divide and weaken our organization, its support groups and leadership - something our enemies will never succeed in accomplishing. Ethiopian Review’s print and claim therefore, is nothing but another of its lopsided and far from the truth reporting based on its deliberate attempt to take a jab at a good name of a good man who is serving our organization and the principles it stands for whole heartedly. Full Text

In response to the Interview With Meles Zenawi A ferenji resident shares views on Ethiopian political and social issues, 12/20/06 - I can barely even address his final comments—I am already spitting mad!!(…again) If there is “no such fear’”here, why are students being shot in the streets and increasingly rounded up and forced into military service or imprisoned ‘just in case’? Why do national bloggers receive death threats on a daily basis for merely reporting events that would otherwise be covered by a free and independent media body? Why were thousands of soldiers brought in to surround Meskel square during the celebrations, if it was not exactly to inspire such fear and trembling? Why does everyone now fall unnaturally silent when the opposition song is played in bars and street cafes? Why have the fingers and arms of children been broken in punishment for a simple hand gesture that has now become illegal? Tell me why, in this country, are the prisons overflowing and the cupboards bare? Full Text

Residents Flee Fighting near Baidoa EU Envoy, Michel, on a diplomatic push to get the Islamists and rival interim government back to the negotiating table, said the Somalia Islamic Courts Council (SICC) had agreed to resume peace talks in Khartoum without conditions. "They have accepted our proposal," he said, with both men calling it a "breakthrough". - Scores of people were fleeing their homes near the southern Somali town of Baidoa on Wednesday after fighting broke out between forces of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC), officials from both sides said.
Assoc. Press | Reuters | Reuters/IRIN | German Press | BBC

U.S. Policy Toward Ethiopia and Eritrea
By Terrence Lyons CSR NO. 21, DECEMBER 2006 COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS , After fifteen years in power, the EPRDF is in decline. The 2005 elections demonstrated high levels of opposition, but failed to usher in an orderly transition based on peaceful multiparty competition. The arrest of leading opposition politicians and civil society leaders has immobilized political developments and silenced political speech for the moment and leaves the regime fragile. Washington should develop new strategies to manage the potentially violent transition if efforts to promote nonviolent change fail. Full Text, PDF

Keystone Cops, Prosecutors and Judges in A Police State
By Alemayehu G. Mariam, Dec 17, 2006 - An in depth analysis of the government’s case against the patriotic Ethiopians that demonstrates that the whole case against them is a thinly veiled legal lynching by Zenawi and his regime. The analysis reveals that these patriots are not only victims of a sordid political persecution, but also that their “trial” represents a systematic and calculated effort to stamp out all political opposition and dissent in Ethiopia. Full Text, PDF

Press Release of Kinijit Supports’ Forum in Atlanta, 12/11/06
Kinijit Las Vegas Press Release, 12/7/06

Kinijit Official Council List confirmed Ato Andargachew not included, fraud on the passed Council list in LA exposed
A month ago, Berhanu Mewa and Andargachew Tsiege had come to LA for a public meeting. During the meeting they and their supporters passed around a false document claiming to list all the Central Council members of KINIJIT. Linked below are :
1. The false list of names handed out at the meeting.
2. The correct list of names was obtained from very reliable source where the information was taken from the official original list in Addis.
3. LA chapter rebuttal letter revealing the error in the distributed document.
The correct list of names obtained from very reliable source. The information was taken down from the original and official list in Addis. You are highly encouraged to use this information to confront these individuals if they are to appear in your area.

Denver Police took Records of Individuals Responsible for the Illegal KNA meeting in Denver
The official Kinijit Denver Support Chapter did a wonderful job in making sure all the preparations where in place to stop the illegal event in the name of Kinijit. The only reason the event went ahead was because the law enforcement authorized to stop the meeting came nearly 3 hours late, when the event was almost over. But they did take all the necessary information and documentation to start an investigation on those who fraudulently claimed to represent the Denver Kinijit Support Chapter and hold the meeting. As exepected the Cloning "Creating Teletafies (Amharic analogy)" of KNA chapters in Denver was exposed and the reposnsible party has faced a serious trouble with the Law.
Event's Summary Report | Kinijit Denver Press Release | Chairperson Letter

News and Articles -
Few Detained Airforce Officers Released, Most in Bad Shape
Article, The Public Recognizes the Real Kinijit
Amharic Poem 12/09/06

Interview: Kinijit LA leadership Ato Tadiyos Alula regarding KNA Los Angeles meeting
Ato Tadiyos saluted KNA Vice Chair Engr Mogus dedication for the struggle, The interview includes discussion on the Nov 25 KNA meeting that included KNA Chairman, Vice Chairman and Organization Leader. Ato Tadiyos also sent a strong message to Ethipian Review site condemning its action in attacking KNA Los Angeles Chairman Engr. Mogus Brook and his wife Wz. Derjashwork Kitaw. He also explained regarding the splinter members of LA chapter. Click to Listen Interview

News and Articles -
Kinijit is Peace, Dewel Newsletter, LA
Woyane parliamentarian abstained on Meles war declaration
Letter Delivered to Long Range Buses for Miltary Trans. 12/03/06

The Cheru Commission and its attempt to impugn the good name of KNA chairman, Shaleqa Yospeh Yazew.
The Cheru Commission mentioned that its goal was not to focus on finding faults in any individual or on punishing anyone. However, despite the stated goals given to the FMC, the Cheru Commission has focused on assassinating the character of an individual, Shaleqa Yoseph, that Chairman of KNA, who had suspended the KIL. Kinijit Editorial

Feingold, Coleman fault Bush policy on Somalia
WASHINGTON (12/05/06) - Returning from a trip to Africa, Sen. Russ Feingold faulted the Bush administration for what he called a failure to develop a policy on Somalia, even as the Wisconsin Democrat praised U.S. efforts to combat AIDS on the continent. Full Story
Richest 2pc own half world's wealth

News and Articles -
Letter Delivered to Long Range Buses for Miltary Trans. 12/03/06
News November 30, 2006, Amharic

People Applauded Shaleka Yosef’s Leadership: ?
Town Hall Meetings in LA and San Jose said very Successful - During the events on Nov 25 and 26, 2006, KNA leadership lead by Shaleka Yosef engaged audiences on the recent developments and actions taken by the KNA leadership. The resolutions of the Denver General Assembly, the General Assembly support of the actions taken by the KNA leadership, the purpose of AFD and the start of KINIJIT Global Council were also elaborated and explained. Click for Dewel PR

Regarding the Nov 24, 2006 Piece by Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis
Dr. Megalommatis is worried that Ethiopia is called Ethiopia, and begs that people call it “Abyssinia, do not call it “Ethiopia’ if you please.” Unfortunately for Dr. Megalommatis the name of a country called Ethiopia is not going to change to suit his sensibilities or to make right his false appellation. Click for Article

Interview: KNA leadership, Ato Tamrat Challenged ER and EMF negative report on the Recent Critical Las Vegas Meeting
Kinijit North America Leadership Ato Tamerat Mengesha confidently expressed the success of KNA meeting in Las Vegas conducted on Nov 29, 2006. He also challenged and contested the integrity of the recent negative report on the event by Ethio Media forum and Ethiopian review run by Ato Dawit Kebede/Kinfu Assefa and Ato Elias Kifle respectively. Ato Tamrat also discussed on the background of KNA chairman, Shaleka Yosef and described in detail about the meeting and its final outcome.
Click to Listen Interview

AFD statement on prospects of war between Somalia and the regime in Ethiopoia AFD, Nov 29, 2006 -
In its statement of June 5, 2006, the Executive Committee of the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD) registered its concern about worrisome developments in Somalia, particularly the attempt by the minority TPLF/EPRDF regime in Ethiopia to exploit the sad situation in Somalia to deflect attention from the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia itself, to salvage and recover its sagging popularity at home and to garner the support of the West, particularly that of the United States, by jumping on the bandwagon of the war on terror. Click

Clips of Woyane Witnesses Courtroom Drama, LEWIT, 11/29/06
Blogger from Addis Ababa - The first was an elderly Tigrayan man who claimed he was severly beaten and left for dead by a group of Kinijit members during the Nov. 2005 riots. Through tears, the man explained that he was beaten "for speaking Tigrinian", and confidently accused several defendants of this merciless crime. However, when asked to further identify the defendants present (both by name and sight), the formerly coherent witness suddenly became 'confused'. He repeatedy misidentified 2 of the prisoners, and then upon cross-examination, instead denied that any of the defendants had ever harmed him! Click

News and Articles -
Woyane's Special Order after disarming Fitche Stationed Military
Woyane's Special Order after disarming Fitche Stationed Military
News November 29, 2006, Amharic
News November 28, 2006, Amharic

The Crime Minister of Ethiopia lost all support, URAEL URAEL, 11/29/06 - Nazreth.com Blogger
I still remember the hundreds of busses loaded with young men singing patriotic songs being brought to the slaughter fields. The result we all now. More then 70.000 young men died and the politicians are unable to solve their childish dispute. Ethiopia is still landlocked, more than ever before. For the victims neither respect, nor appreciation was shown by the mafia gang. Up to to-day no comprehensive investigation was made why so many of our youngsters were killed/mutilated. Click

The November Kinijit North America (KNA) General Assembly of Denver and the illegitimate November conference in Atlanta , Kinijit NA Editorial Support, 11/23/06
This must read article provides detailed facts and circumstances surrounding the holding of the legitimate November 4 and 5, 2006, Denver KNA General Assembly and the illegitimate Atlanta conference held a week after the Denver Assembly. The Diaspora Kinijit support has been in placed in trouble ever since the appearance of an alleged letter sent from Kinijit leaders now jailed in Kaliti purportedly anointed six individuals (Kinijit International Leadership – KIL) to take the role of Kinijit leadership.
Section I | Section II | Chorra Issue 6

News and Articles -
News November 25, 2006, Amharic
News, High Ranking Military Officers Removal, Nov 22, Amharic
News November 18, 2006, Amharic
News, November 14, 2006, Amharic

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EU Resolution: Ethiopian government slammed for actions since 2005 elections, Unconditional release demanded for all political prisoners, EU invitation to Ethiopian prime minister criticised, Called for publication of report on killing of 193 people
In its resolution on Ethiopia, Parliament looks at the crisis following the 2005 elections and the serious human rights violations that have taken place in the country since then, including the reports of continuing arrests, harassment, arbitrary detention and intimidation of opposition politicians, civil society activists, students and others. According to the resolution, "111 opposition party leaders, journalists and human rights defenders are still in custody and are facing trial on charges including 'outrage against the Constitution', 'inciting, organising or leading armed rebellion' and 'attempted genocide'". A number of "post-election political detainees" are listed by name. Against this background, MEPs call on the Ethiopian Government "to immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners, whether journalists, trade union activists, human rights defenders or ordinary citizens, and to fulfill its obligations with respect to human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law". The resolution also refers to the Ethiopian government-backed Commission of Inquiry set up in November 2005 to investigate the killing of 193 citizens following demonstrations in June and November 2005. Furthermore, in a strong message from MEPs to a fellow EU institution, the resolution "deeply regrets the EU Commission's invitation to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to address the European Development Meanwhile, the US Congress held a briefing in Washington, DC on Human Rights in Ethiopia.
EU Resolution on Ethiopia | US Congress on Human Rights in Ethiopia

Watch Ato Woldemichael M. Congress Testimony | VOA with US Congressman

Press Release: Kinijit North America Rep Office, 11/07/06:
Click Here to Read

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HA Interview
11/09/06 with formely Imprisoned Kinijit Member Ato Kassahun Hunde. Click for Interview

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Ethiopian judge tells of regime's massacres
Claims tens of thousands of critics murdered London, 11/08/06 - In an interview with the Guardian, Judge Teshale claimed the government of Meles Zenawi is as bad or worse than that of his predecessor. He fled Ethiopia on October 29. His wife and two children have also left and are in hiding. Click for the News

News and Articles -
Short Article, November 9, 2006, Amharic
News November 8, 2006, Amharic
News November 6, 2006, Amharic
News November 5, 2006, Amharic
Special Report on the Recent Woyane Terror, 11/04/06

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Dr. Assefa Negash Interview with Ethio Lion 11/05/06 -
Part I, 2 hrs | Part II, 1 hr

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Chamiso Syndromes in The Diaspora
A call for those that have been mislead to join the true struggle For those that do not know A. Chamiso, he is among the Kings of the Teletaffies whose use for Woyane has gone to the backburner in Ethiopia. Click for the List

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Chorra Issue V, KNA Editorial Newsletter, November
Included: Ewqinna, Enderasse, Qemagna: Issues that had afflicted Diaspora Kinijit
The featured article describes issues that transpired in the Kinijit NA support groups and executive office from Jan 14 until Oct 31, 2006. The article documents that Dr. Mogus Gebre Mariam never had "Ewqinna" from Kinijit Ethiopia and that Ato Berhane Mewa had relinquished his "Ewqinna" at the August 19-20 General Assembly of the KNA support groups. Therefore, Shaleka Yoseph Yazew is the only person in KNA who has "Ewqinna", and who has not relinquished that task assigned him by Kinijit Ethiopia. Click for Chorra News Letter

News and Articles -
News October 31, 2006, Amharic
News October 30, 2006, Amharic
Special Report on the Jimma Massacar October 28, 2006
News October 28, 2006, Amharic
The Unmaking of Kinijit Movement in the Diaspora, Dr.A Negash
News October 25, 2006, Amharic
News October 24, 2006, Amharic

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KNA Statement on an Independent Finance and Administrative Commission
After a careful look at the activities of the Commission since its assignment and the revelation of alarming contradictions between the mandate given to it and its practices, KNA Leadership has decided to call an independent and impartial arbiters of integrity that can command trust. CLICK for Full Statement

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KNA Support Chapters Teleconference 10/26/06
A Teleconference with 22 Kinijit North America Support Chapter Chairs, 9 KNA Executive Committee Members, and some with observer status, was held on October 26, 2006 for three hours. The conference was chaired by KNA Chairman Shaleka Yoseph Yazew and Dr. Almaz Zewdie took the Minutes. The attendees unanimously endorsed the executive decision taken by Chairman of KNA, Major Yoseph Yazew, to suspend KIL and its two masterminds, viz, Ato Andargachew Tsege and Ato Berhane Mewa. The attendees also defined the Agenda for the November 4-5, 2006 General Assembly to be held in Denver, Colorado. The group concluded their meeting by affirming their dedication to working for and supporting KINIJIT Ethiopia. CLICK for Full Statement

KNA Support Chapters Press Release in Support of Shaleka Yosef Yazew, Chairman of KNA and KIL
San Diego | Las Vegas | Maryland | Virginia | Los Angeles | Toronto

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Kinijit San Diego Support Group Raffle Drawing Event Notice

Interview with Dr. Almaz regarding Kinijit International CLICK, Must Listen (10/22/06)

Negat Radio Interview with Shaleka Yosef Yazew, Kinijit International and Kinijit North America Chairman
CLICK, Must Listen (10/16/06)

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Press Release: Kinijit North America Rep Office, 10/15/06:
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