1. Posted on Thursday 19 January 2012 - 10:01

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   Zebera

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   Abraham Fisseha, AfricaNews reporter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

   The Ethiopian government issued a strong statement warning Eritrea of severe consequences until it stops interfering in the destabilizing of Ethiopia's sovereignty and peace. The statement also express its condolence to the families of those killed in this cruel attack and promise that to do everything possible to have those taken prisoner released as soon as possible.

   

   “The Ethiopian government's tolerance towards a regime that openly supports terrorist activity is inevitably wearing thinner by the day. The Government cannot and should not sit idly by while the regime in Asmara continues to sponsor acts of terror within Ethiopia's territory with impunity.” The Ethiopian foreign ministry stated in a statement following the killing and abducting of tourist by a group supported by Eritrea.
   
   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further noted that, Ethiopia will be obliged to take whatever action is necessary to stop the activities of the Eritrean regime once and for all unless the international community assumes its responsibilities and takes the necessary steps to bring this abominable behaviour to an end.
   
   According to the Foreign Minister’s statement, The Ethiopian Government believes that it is still not too late for international action. At the same time, the Government would like to reiterate that the international community has never been the last line of defence against Eritrea’s destabilizing activities. It should be made clear that Ethiopia has the right to defend itself and it will do so if necessary.
   
   “The government of Ethiopia is of the view that, the time is overdue for the international community to become serious about the destabilizing role of the Eritrean regime in the region. This latest cowardly attack against innocent tourists clearly shows Asamara’s contempt for the notion of international law and customs.” The statement added
   
   The government statement is the strongest of its kind in the last few years and it has criticized the International community of not taking serious measures against Eritrea” It is an open secret that the regime in Asmara focuses its ‘diplomatic’ efforts on trying to intimidate and terrorize the international community rather than operate through normal diplomatic norms. It is also becoming obvious that the international Community’s failure to take serious action against the regime is effectively reinforcing Eritrea's recalcitrant behavior”
   
   “The government of Ethiopia believes that this terrorist act is intended to coincide with the upcoming African Union Summit being held in Addis Ababa at the end of the month. It might be recalled that it was almost exactly a year ago that a major bombing plot was foiled in Addis Ababa, intended to disrupt the African Union Summit last January.” The statement further stated
   
   According to the statement the government of Ethiopia believes that the attack was carried out with the direct involvement of the Eritrean Government and he Ethiopian government believes that the people who have been kidnapped might have been taken across the border into Eritrea.
   
   “On previous occasions, when tourists have been kidnapped, the Eritrean government had tried to use the prisoners as a bargaining chip in its diplomatic activities.” The statement recalling about the fate of tourist who were abducted last years from the area and released in Eritrea
   
   The government of Ethiopia believes that this terrorist act is intended to coincide with the upcoming African Union Summit being held in Addis Ababa at the end of the month.
   
   It might be recalled that it was almost exactly a year ago that the Ethiopian Government claim to foiled a major bombing plot in Addis Ababa, intended to disrupt the African Union Summit last January.

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1. Posted on Tuesday 27 March 2012 11:14

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   lhauri

   

   
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   It is a bad situation in that are and you should discuss about it. I guess that the best strategy is to make peace. web directory

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