source Abi
The event that
included public meeting and fund raising for the Ginbot7 movement for
justice, freedom and democracy was successfully held in Norway, Oslo.
This event was part
of the worldwide one planned to be held in 26 countries and major cities and held
on August 31 starting at 15:00 (3:00 p.m.). This colorful event was
organized by the Democratic Change in Ethiopia Support Organization in Norway
(DCESON) and Ato Abebe Bogale the deputy chairman of Ginbot 7 was the guest.
Many Ethiopians
living in Oslo and its environs attended the event. The programs of the day
began by the participants singing the song of the Ginbot7 popular force and Ato
Abi Amare the head of the public relations part of the DCESON, welcomed the
participants. A minute of silence was observed for all the victims of the
brutal TPLF rule for 23 years.
The first speaker
was Ato Debasu Melesu the chairman of the taskforce and conveyed 3 main
and strong messages. His first message was to Ato Andargachew Tsige and noted
the suffering of the latter in the hands of the TPLF and assured him that
the struggle will be intensified and the goal he has been struggling
for will be achieved.
He also stressed
that we will make your and our enemies, the TPLF pay for it. His second
message was to all who have decided to fight the TPLF and taken up arms and
said that we Ethiopians are by your side and you will win. The third
message was to the TPLF and he urged them to overcome their inferiority
complex and end the imprisonment, persecutions, killings and brutal
torture of Ethiopians, Ato Debassu`s speech was followed by the video
presentation of the objectives, visions, and missions of Ginbot 7.
The next speaker
was Ato Yohannes Alemu chairman of the DCESON and stated that similar events
are being or to be held worldwide. He is pleased with the DCESON`s work to
organize a similar event in Norway. Moreover, he mentioned about the worsening
misrule of the TPLF and its aggravated violations of human rights and
repressions in Ethiopia, The only option and solution to these repressions
and violations is the removal of the TPLF from power and we all should continue
the struggle and participate with concrete actions to attain this
goal (removing the TPLF from power).
He pointed out that
the time for action has come and we should seize it. In the end he thanked all
who contributed to organizing the event. The next speaker was ato Abebe Bogale
who was the guest of the day. He mentioned that this event is part of the
worldwide one being or to be held in different countries and the messages
to be conveyed on are the same (I am also Andargachew Tsige).
He explained the meaning and significance of
the rallying motto `I am also Andargachew Tsige` to the participants. Our
fellow Ethiopians are fleeing in large numbers to the Arab countries and
the rest of the world. The root cause of this flight is the racist and
repressive rule of the TPLF and thus it is the responsibility of all Ethiopians
to get rid of this dictatorial rule. He also dealt with the reasons for the
prolonged rule of the TPLF in Ethiopia.
He went on and said that the TPLF has formed
women`s, youth etc. organizations and offers members some benefits to prolong
its rule. The young have a special responsibility to remove the TPLF from
power. The recent merger agreements among Ginbot 7, patriotic front and Amhara
people`s movement will be finalized and the struggle will be stepped up.
