EPPF Korat London has successfully organized the first AFD public meeting in Europe.
9th October 2006
Invited speakers representing their organizations on the meeting where;
Mr. Zewdalem Kebede, International Committee Chairman of the Ethiopian People's Patriotic Front (EPPF),
Mr. Andargachew Tsige,
Kinijit International Leadership of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (CUDP),
Ms Lidia Namara,
United Kingdom Representative of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF),
Mr. Betana Hotessa,
United Kingdom Representative of the Sidama Liberation Front (SLF),
ONLF representative couldn’t make it to the meeting.
The meeting was chaired by Mr Seleshi Tilahun from EPPF Korat London.
After giving presentation about their respective organizations for 10 minutes each, the lion share of the event was allocated to questions and answers between the public and the representatives. Fundamental questions regarding the formation of AFD, the aims and objective, the practicality of the alliance and the implementation of the objectives were the main points that were debated.
Also, various questions were asked regarding individual member organizations.
Mr. Zewdalem Kebede introduced the newly published updated version of EPPF Mission statement that will soon be available around the world.
Mr. Kifle Mulat, the exiled President of the Ethiopian Free Press Journalists Association (EFJA) where invited to the stage to address the public. Mr. Kifle gave a moving speech about the current situation in Ethiopia and highlighted of what is expected from Ethiopians around the world to end the dictatorial regime of Meles Zenawi.
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200 Officers and Soldiers from the 26th Army Division of the Ethiopian military have been imprisoned and tortured.
7th October 2006
Over 200 Officers and Soldiers from the 26th Army Division of the Ethiopian military from Azezew City in Gonder have been put in prison and are being tortured day and night by Weyane. These soldiers are being accused of sympathizing with the Ethiopian People’s Patriotic Front.
Earlier this week, EPPF Information Center have reported that Five members from the same division, have defected from the regime and joined EPPF.
In a separate incident, Weyane blew up a parked bus at the bus station in Arada City in Gonder.
Weyane blamed it on the bus station security guards and imprisoned them.
This is the second bus incident within this week that Weyane planted bombs in.
EPPF Information Center
Five members of the Ethiopian military have defected and joined EPPF.
2nd October 2006
Five members of the 26th Army Division of the Ethiopian military from Azezew City in Gonder have defected from the crumbling Weyane regime and have joined EPPF.
The five members are;
1: Lieutenant Mekonnen Taye,
2: Sergeant Takele Meressa,
3: Corporal Yebeletal Teshome,
4: Corporal Yebra Wasse and
5: Corporal Yegermal Alemayehu.
EPPF Information Center
EPPF News, 28-09-06, Amharic pdf
Ato Demis Belete from NEGAT RADIO of MD, USA has traveled to EPPF Military Front for the second time in a month.
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Ato Demis Belete visiting the EPPF Front on the second week of September 2006.
25th September 2006
Ato Demis Belete has returned three weeks after his first visit to the EPPF military front. His is the first Ethiopian media personnel from the Diaspora that is making this significant journey.
Ato Demis has traveled to EPPF Military Front to finalise the documentary program about EPPF freedom struggle.
Once the report is finished he will inform the entire Ethiopian public of his findings.
EPPF Information Center
EPPF makes its presence felt in the Washington DC Metro Area
Ethiopian Review
September 4, 2006
The Ethiopian People's Patriotic Front (EPPF) makes its presence felt in the Washington DC Metro Area for the first time yesterday afternoon by organizing a successful public meeting. The meeting at the Hilton Hotel in Alexandria's Mark Center was attended by over 200 Ethiopians. Much more people could have come to the meeting had there been a more organized and effective PR work. But it was a good start, and the organizers, as well as those who came to the meeting seem to be satisfied.EPPF's chairman of the International Leadership Committee, Ato Zewdalem Kebede, was the keynote speaker. He gave a moving speech about EPPF's objectives, drawing several rounds of applause. He also talked about the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD). He said, we have AFD on one hand to sue for peace, and EPPF one the other to pursue the military option. The next speaker was Col. Getnet Yimer, chairman of the EPPF North America Chapter. Col. Getnet pointed out the many obstacles facing EPPF in mobilizing support in North America. Some of the obstacles, according to Col. Getnet, include the propaganda by Meles regime agents to scare off potential supporters saying that supporting EPPF would result in breaking the U.S. law. Col. Getnet said that the American people, who detest dictatorship and fascism, would not object to a people's struggle for their freedom. The last speaker was Ato Demis Belete of Negat Radio. Demis came to the meeting wearing a military combat fatigue that is adorned with the Ethiopian flag on the left and right shoulders. It was given to him by the freedom fighters.
Full story by Ethiopian Review
A general defects
17th August 2006
A further blow for a beleaguered leader. more.......
Tens of Ethiopian soldiers arrive in Eritrea
17th August 2006
In continuation of the escalating uprising within the Ethiopian Army, tens of Ethiopian soldiers including captains and middle rank commanders recently arrived in Eritrea.
The Ethiopian soldiers led by Captains Bededa Regassa and Negesso Watyo said that the uprising is spreading to different corners of the country.
In a related report, students and youths opposition to the TPLF regime in Jimma town is gaining momentum.
It is to be recalled that Brig. General Kemal Gelchu and tens of other Army commanders, including colonels and hundreds of soldiers safely arrived in Eritrea along with their full logistics, communication equipments and military hardware.
source: hornofafric
Brig. General Kemal Gelchi’s interview with
ERI-TV
11th August 2006, 18:23
In an interview with ERI-TV in the evening hours yesterday, Brig. General Kemal Gelchi who arrived in Eritrea along with hundreds of Ethiopian soldiers opposing the TPLF regime, stated that their arrival in Eritrea is in continuation to the popular uprising by the entire Ethiopian people and members of the armed forces in a bid to ensure respect to the rule of law in the country.
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(Site 2) - Click here for the interview
(Site 3) - Click here for the interview
Artist Solomon Tekaligne is on his way to EPPF Military Front to perform live for EPPF Arbegnoch.
26th July 2006
The prospect of a famous Ethiopian Artist such as Solomon Tekaligne visiting and performing at EPPF Military Front has become a major moral boost for EPPF Arbegnoch at the Front.
EPPF Arbegnoch are over ecstatic and really appreciative of this very humble, brotherly and patriotic gesture.
The news of Solomon’s arrival schedule has made moral within the entire organization extremely high.
The EPPF Arbegnoch, whom put their lives on the line for their country on a daily basis are eagerly waiting for Solomon Tekaligne’s arrival.
The EPPF Military Band has also prepared a special performance to welcome the brave son of Ethiopia.
EPPF Army is still engaging the Weyane soldiers in different parts of the country.
Many Ethiopian are still joining EPPF to take part in the fight against dictatorship in Ethiopia.
EPPF Information Center
Ato Demis Belete from NEGAT RADIO of MD, USA have traveled with Solomon Tekaligne to EPPF Military Front.
27th July 2006
Ato Demis Belete is the first Ethiopian media personnel from the Diaspora that is making this significant journey.
Ato Demis is traveling with artist Solomon Tekaligne to document and report the entire journey. Ato Demis will travel to EPPF Military Front to produce a documentary program about EPPF freedom struggle.
Once the reports are finished he will inform the entire Ethiopian public of his findings.
EPPF Information Center.
The first famous Ethiopian Artist performing live on stage in Asmara, Artist Solomon Tekaligne.
26th July 2006
Solomon Tekaligne is currently in Eritrea and will be performing at a festival in Asmara. This is the first time that a famous Ethiopian Artist will be performing in Asmara.
The Eritrean public has received this historical event with great excitement and appreciation.
Artist Solomon Tekaligne understood the significance of this undertaking and embarked on the quest to spread the message of love and peace between Ethiopians and our Eritrean brothers and sisters.
This event will be a great defeat for Meles Zenawi actions and propaganda of inciting hate between the two sister nations.
Soon after the Asmara performance, Solomon will be traveling to EPPF Military Front on the boarder in Ethiopia.
More information will be posted soon.
EPPF Information Center.
EPPF at AFD Town Hall Meeting in Los Angeles
EPPF representatives will be attending the AFD Town Hall meeting in Los Angeles alongside CUDP, OLF, ONLF and SLF representatives.
Date: July 6, 2006
Time: 12:30 P.M.
Place: Veterans’ Memorial Building
4117 Overland Avenue.
Culver City, CA 90230
EPPF merchandise available at the 23rd Ethiopian Football Tournament in LA, USA.
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EPPF's USA Chapters have prepared Official EPPF t-shirts and DVD's to be sold at the 23rd Ethiopian football tournament in LA from 2nd to 8th of July 2006.
Statement of The Executive Committee of The Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD)
3rd July 2006
The Executive Committee recognizes that the formation of the Alliance is an unprecedented undertaking. It is the first time in the history of Ethiopia that groups with divergent political spectrum joined to form an alliance of a new kind.
Full Report
EPPF refute the Meles regime claims.
28th June 2006
EPPF refutes the report made this week by the TPLF-controlled media reguarding EPPF. The Meles regime claimed that his forces killed 111 and captured 86 EPPF Arbegnoch.
Since, the EPPF army's successful attacks on Woyane military camp in Qwara on 7th June 2006 and the foiling of the Weyane counter attack at Delelo area in Armacheho on 12th June 2006 by the EPPF army, the Meles regime has resorted to a propaganda of passing on it's own defeat as an EPPF one.
The Weyane misinformation news was pick up by various international newspapers and websites.
These international sources are listed below.
Independent Online
Manawatu Standard
News24
Sunday Times.au
Middle East Times
EiTB
Mail & Guardian Online
TVNZ
Aljazeera.net
Sudan Tribune
Reuters.uk
EPPF Information Center.
Meles Zenawi has been admitted at Hadassah Hospital in Israel.
20th June 2006
EPPF Information Center would like to confirm that the Weyane Prime Minister Melese Zenawi has been admitted at Hadassah Hospital in Israel.
The current health condition of the Weyane Prime Minister is not yet known, but EPPF Information Center is working round the clock gathering further information.
EPPF Information Center will post the findings as soon as it arrives.
EPPF Information Center.
Statement announcing the formation of the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy .
May 22, 2006
A historic meeting convened, by the Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (CUDP), the Ethiopian People's Patriotic Front (EPPF), the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), the Sidama Liberation Front (SLF) and the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF), at Utrecht in Netherlands, from 19 to 22 of May 2006 has successfully completed by forming the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD).
Press Statement
10th May 2006
Call for all Ethiopian's around the World.
EPPF request all Ethiopian's around the world to purchase the original EPPF double DVD. Inform yourselves with first hand information about the true facts, nature and level of the EPPF struggle. The proceeds from the DVD sales will go towards EPPF.
The DVD will soon be available around the world. |
