Ethiopia releases opposition leader merera gudina from. Posts about dr merera gudina written by hindessa abdul. Public dialog on ethiopian political crises relating sidama region referendum. Merera said his trip to belgium and the subsequent speeches he gave at the european parliament should not be reasons to his arrest and. Merera gudina, who is the chairman of the opposition oromo federalist congress, was arrested in his house in the capital addis ababa, according to media reports. Merera gudinas calculation by kinfu assefa feteh magazine. Apr 12, 2017 as if to give credence to the case, dr berhanu nega, jawar mohammed and the foreign based media companies of ethiopian satellite television and oromia media network have been added to the accused list. January 282018 today hundreds of thousands of people from ambo, a city 125 km west of addis abeba, and its environs came to welcome veteran opposition party leader dr. Merera gudina, a political science professor and former member of parliament and leader of the oromo people in ethiopia ha been arrested upon returning from a meeting of the european parliament. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Ethiopia releases opposition leader merera gudina africa dw. Jailed ethiopian opposition leader merera gudina has been freed after more than a year in detention. When the good journalist at medan radio directly asked him about governments wrongdoings dr. Ethnicity, democratisation and decentralization in ethiopia.
I am an associate professor at the department of political science and international relations at addis ababa university, ethiopia, and look forward to spend some 3 months at the asc. International airport is to be built at bishoftu city. Dec 01, 2016 oromo opposition leader merera gudina has been a fixture in ethiopian politics since the 1960s and a sharp critic of the incumbent regime in addis ababa. Merera gudina, chairman of the oromo federalist congress, who is detained on cooked up charges of terrorism presented his defence on monday. Though this one came at a later stage in his political life, merera is not new to life in prison. Merera for potential offenses related to terrorism, indicating that the opposition leader. Parliament further reiterates its call for a credible, transparent and independent investigation into the killings of. Ethiopian opposition leader merera gudina was among hundreds of prisoners released from jail on wednesday as the first step in a government. Merera for potential offenses related to terrorism, indicating that the opposition. Oromo opposition leader merera gudina has been a fixture in ethiopian politics since the 1960s and a sharp critic of the incumbent regime in addis ababa. Patriotic ginbot 7 fundraising june 11, 2016 part 1 duration. Southern tigrai zone administrator ato redae talks about chauvinist yegna nightmare and his new book mekelle consensus.
Thinking out loud on dr merera gudina by hindessa abdul. Merera gudina, talks about his new book ethiopias chaotic political journey and my memoirs. Africanews dr merera gudina, leading opposition figure in ethiopia and chairman of the oromo federalist congress ofc, has finally been charged with terrorism by ethiopian prosecutors. Text book for introduction to ethiopian politics and government, submitted to dpsir, addis ababa university, january 2009. Thinking out loud on dr merera gudina ethiopian press. The police have told the court that they were investigating dr. Contradictory interpretations of ethiopian history. Jul 23, 20 ethnicity, democratisation and decentralization in ethiopia. Tolosa gudina shockingly asserted he had no knowledge of governments wrongdoings. Merera, but also from behind the scene you have been elected chairman of the advisory council of elders. S i will hunt your terrorists if you hunt my terrorists meles to u. Mind you, the ethiopian government itself has already offered a halfhearted apology. Apr 19, 2017 posts about dr merera gudina written by hindessa abdul.
Dec 29, 2016 addis abeba dec 292016 the federal high court arada branch has today granted the police additional 28 days to remand and investigate prominent opposition leader, dr. Merera gudina, pictured center, upon his arrival at addis ababa bole international airport. Merera gudina, chairman of the oromo federalist congress ofc, upon his arrival at bole international airport details of what transpired at the airport are sketchy, but sources told addis standard that dr. Text book for introduction to ethiopian politics and government, submitted to. Merera gudina, ethiopia opposition leader, freed bbc news. Old and new challenges to democratic transition and good governance in ethiopia, paper presented at national conference of ethiopian. He was tried on may 4, 2017 when his counsel objected to the charges but the prosecution denied the objection. Merera gudinas arrest signals end of oromo opposition in. Merera gudina, a prominent opposition leader of the oromo federalist congress and vice chairman of medrek. Merera gudina come to the european parliament at my invitation to speak about the situation in ethiopia, which is of direct concern to european parliamentarians and institutions, given the strong ties between the european union and ethiopia and the fact that ethiopia is the single biggest recipient of eu development aid in africa. Jan 17, 2018 ethiopian opposition leader merera gudina was among hundreds of prisoners released from jail on wednesday as the first step in a government campaign to quell more than two years of antiregime. Tekleab shibru, chicago state university monitoring the 32 year 1985.
He was tried on may 4, 2017 when his counsel objected to. Merera gudina was detained upon arrival in ethiopia and his arrest demonstrates the governments absolute disregard for human rights, she wrote. Mararaan hidhaa bahan live amajjii 17, 2018 click here for photos. Merera gudina on dw tv if you look at ifrs, what it does is it gives you specific rules as to how to prepare financial r. May 18, 2010 merera gudina started opposing governments as a high school student in ambo in the vast oromiya region of ethiopia. He is the leader of the oromo peoples congress opc, a political party representing the oromo people. This is a keynote address by merera gudina, chairman of the oromo federalist congress, at the 2016 oromo studies association osa annual conference.
The organization is opposed to the ruling ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front. Competing ethnic nationalism and the quest for democracy, 19602000. Ethiopia arrests top oromo opposition politician after. Merera gudina ethiopia medrek merera gudina oromia oromo oromo federalist congress oromo protests. Merera gudina named have merged under the name oromo federalist congress.
Merera gudina was arrested and is currently facing multiple charges in apparent retaliation for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression and association. December 14, 2016 we, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the arrest of dr. As a student of political science at addis ababa university, he carried on agitating, this time against the communist. Mogachoch ebs latest series drama s06e145 part 145. Merera gudina, chairman of the oromo federalist congress ofc. Merera gudina started opposing governments as a high school student in ambo in the vast oromiya region of ethiopia. Esat bezhisamint dr merera gudina july 2 2016 youtube. Introduction i am here today to talk more about ourselves than the regime in power about whom i have been talking for a quarter of a century.
The long time professor of ethiopian and african politics at the addis ababa university and leader of the oromo federalist congress was picked up by security forces upon his arrival from a speaking engagement in brussels at the beginning of december 2016. Merera, chairman of the oromo federalist congress ofc was released from. As if to give credence to the case, dr berhanu nega, jawar mohammed and the foreign based media companies of ethiopian satellite television and oromia media network have been added to the accused list. The addisdjibouti railway has reduced the travel time for freight and passengers. Esat bezhisamint dr merera gudina july 9 2016 part 2 duration.
Merera gudina was arrested upon his return from a visit to the european parliament on 9 november 2016, where he joined a panel with other opposition leaders and testified against the human rights abuses by the regime. Merera, chairman of the oromo federalist congress ofc was released from prison last week after spending more. Merara gudina on meles zenawi, ethiopia, ginbot 7, meles zenawis terrorist list, mrs. Old and new challenges to democratic transition and good governance in ethiopia, paper presented at national conference of ethiopian chapter of ossrea, addis ababa, july 5, 2008. Merera gudinas defense team to declare as invalid the latest addition of audio,video and photo evidence by the. Gudina is accused of meeting antigovernment elements during a european tour last year. Merera gudina ethiopia medrek merera gudina oromia. Tolosa is in bed with tplf and wants no interruption. Watch betoch ethiopian comedy drama part 304 helping a needy person does not diminish your wealth investor zeru gebrelibanos. Party politics, political polarization and the future of ethiopian. Ethiopia releases opposition leader merera gudina africanews ethiopian opposition leader merera gudina has been freed after more than a year in detention. Merera gudina s defense team to declare as invalid the latest addition of audio,video and photo evidence by the. Merera gudina was due to appear at the federal high court arada branch today, but a notice put in the court premise says all court hearings between february 21 and 24 will not take place due. The announcement came after recent antigovernment protests in the troubled oromia and amhara regions brought business and transport.
Merera gudina, former professor of political science at addis ababa university and chair of the oromo federalist congress will return to court for a verdict ruling on charges related to his peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression and association on july 7, 2017. The federal high court 19th criminal bench has today rejected the request by dr. According to the state run ethiopian broadcasting corporation, dr merera gudina. Merera gudina is the first of more than 500 prisoners the government. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Merera gudina born july 5, 1956 is an ethiopian professor and a politician. Merera gudina is a professor and politician in ethiopia. Ethnicity, democratisation and decentralization in. Its said that the police and prosecutors demanded further time for investigation and the court adjourned the hearing to jan 18, 2016 e. May 1, 2017 scholars at risk sar is gravely concerned that dr. Merera gudina, addis ababa university group versus individual rights, striking a balance. Ethiopia security detain prominent opposition party. Apr 19, 2017 photo op the long time professor of ethiopian and african politics at the addis ababa university and leader of the oromo federalist congress was picked up by security forces upon his arrival from a speaking engagement in brussels at the beginning of december 2016. After obtaining a ba in political science at addis ababa university, ethiopia, in june 1986, i went to study at the american university in cairo, egypt, where i obtained my ma in political science in june 1992.
S i will hunt your terrorists if you hunt my terrorists. Dr merera gudina was arrested for breaching article two of the first directive of the state of emergency that prohibits any contact and. He is the leader of the oromo peoples congress opc, a political party. Addis abeba dec 292016 the federal high court arada branch has today granted the police additional 28 days to remand and investigate prominent opposition leader, dr. Gudina and delayed his access to a list of prosecution witnesses until a constitutional court approves the request. He was part of the student movement who helped overthrow the imperial government of emperor haile selassie.
The oromo studies association 33rd annual conference. Merera gudina and all other political prisoners in ethiopia it has been confirmed that ethiopia security forces have detained leading opposition figure prof. Recently, the party that you founded and the one used to be lead by dr. Gudina, merera, party politics, political polarization and the future of ethiopian. His party struggles for equality and fairness for all ethiopian. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. The addisdjibouti railway has created a suitable transportation corridor for ethiopias import and exports, with nine industrial parks out of 15 situated along the railway line. Merrera gudina, ethiopia, hearing scheduled for july 7. In an 11 page argument against the charges by the regime, dr. Oromia erupts as ethiopia govt frees merera gudina, africa news. Photo op the long time professor of ethiopian and african politics at the addis ababa university and leader of the oromo federalist congress was picked up by security forces upon his arrival from a speaking engagement in brussels at the beginning of december 2016. Merera gudina college of social science addis ababa university. Merera gudinanamed have merged under the name oromo federalist congress.