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	Ogaden Human Rights Committee
		Although prestigious international and national human rights organizations, have issued several reports about well-documented human rights violations in the Ogaden and elsewhere in Ethiopia by the current Ethiopian government, the international community has remained tight?lipped about those violations for the last fourteen years.
		Victims of human rights abuses and their relatives have been warned not to speak of their experiences to anyone, especially to the International Humanitarian Organisations, which operate in some parts of the region, or else they would be severely punished.
		As the case is with all OHRC’s reports, this report provides a detailed documentation of the specific human rights violations that the Somali population in the Ogaden are subjected to on a daily basis.
	www.ogadenrights.org (1162 words)

	amnesty international uk
		Once a year, between 1 November and 31 January, Amnesty International UK asks supporters to send cards with messages of hope and solidarity to victims of human rights violations and those who defend them.
		is the UK section of the international human rights membership organisation, Amnesty International.
		Ethiopia: Amnesty International appeals on behalf of detainees held without charge
	www.amnesty.org.uk (644 words)

	Justice Department Bars Human Rights Violators from United States - US Department of State
		If the United States is successful in these proceedings, Negewo likely will be removed to Ethiopia, where in 2002 he was convicted in absentia and sentenced to life imprisonment for numerous human rights violations, including thirteen counts of murder, three counts of disappearance, one count of torture, and one count of unlawful taking of property.
		Preventing human rights violators from coming into the United States and identifying and removing them if they have been able to settle there are the goals of interagency efforts to ensure that abusers find no sanctuary in the United States, federal officials told a congressional hearing on December 8.
		In cases of aliens residing in the United States who are suspected of complicity in human rights violations, the bulk of the investigative work is performed by ICE agents.
	usinfo.state.gov /dhr/Archive/2005/Dec/12-453468.html?chanlid=humanrights (4482 words)

	Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa - Origin and Mandate
		Ethiopia: National Commission for Human Rights and Ombudsman (not yet founded)
		Ghana: Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
		Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa - Origin and Mandate
	hrw.org /reports/2001/africa (4482 words)

	Amnesty International 1999 Annual Report on Ethiopia (the Federal Democratic Republic of)
		In May it published an open letter to participants at the conference on the formation of a national human rights commission and an ombudsman's office, calling for these to be empowered to conduct independent and impartial investigations into human rights violations.
		In June Ethiopia began mass arrests and deportations to Eritrea of men, women and children of full or part Eritrean origin, most of whom had been born in Ethiopia or had worked there as citizens prior to Eritrea achieving independence from Ethiopia in 1991.
		When war with Eritrea broke out in May, Amnesty International appealed to the Ethiopian government to respect the Geneva Conventions and not target civilians.
	www.amnesty.org /ailib/aireport/ar99/afr25.htm (2082 words)

	All Things Pass - Services
		Completed research mission to south Sudan to investigate crimes against humanity, acts of genocide, and human rights violations against the Anuak people of southwestern Ethiopia.
		Over 30 Africa lectures at educational institutions and public forums, on human rights, neocolonialism and political economy of the mass media.
		Researched and investigated international human rights and acute conflict.
	www.allthingspass.com /services.html (865 words)

	African Studies: Ethiopia
		A quarterly review of opinions, discussions on human rights in Ethiopia, and news "useful to Sidama people at home and in Diaspora"; plus links to websites of several ethnically- or nationality- based organizations in opposition to the current Ethiopian government.
		Suppressing dissent: human rights abuses and political repression in Ethiopia's Oromia Region (May 2005).
		"The Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia, an integral part of the United Nations Development Programme field office, is responsible for monitoring relief needs and providing humanitarian support services to the Resident Coordinator and specialist UN agencies.
	www.columbia.edu /cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Ethgov.html (529 words)

	Ethiopia: Political Dynamics ~a HREF="/et_00_00.html#et_04_06"
		Growing human rights violations prompted the United States, Ethiopia's superpower patron, to counsel moderation.
		When he assumed office in early 1977, United States president Jimmy Carter curtailed arms sales to Ethiopia because of its human rights abuses.
		In the 1980s, the TPLF drew almost exclusively from among the Tigrayan population of north-central Ethiopia for its support, although it claimed to be dedicated toward building a united national front representing all groups and nationalities struggling against the Mengistu regime.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/etsave/et_04_06.html (529 words)

	IOM seeks to assist the Government of Ethiopia
		She explained that the complexity of the problem involving human rights, border controls, law enforcement, gender, minors, mental and physical health, labour issues and public information systems-requires comprehensive and co-ordinated attention from a range of agencies, as there is no single body that can effectively deal with all these issues.
		Many migrants find themselves in situations where they are at risk and their human rights are seriously compromised.
		The number of women leaving Ethiopia in search of economic opportunities abroad is steadily increasing.
	www.addistribune.com /Archives/2002/10/25-10-02/IOM.htm (262 words)

	Ethiopia : Media and Communications. Selected Internet Resources (Portals to the World, Library of Congress)
		Inform the international community of violation of human rights, expression of civil and political liberties and obstacles to the democratic aspiration of Ethiopians.
		To raise the awareness of Ethiopians values, process and institutional mechanisms which democracy, human rights key concepts in Ethiopian society.
		Society "The foundation of Harar goes back to the foundation of the first Muslim sultanate at the central and southern Ethiopia in 896 A.D. Despite its commercial, religious and cultural importance, Harar was for centuries a closed and mysterious city until the early 19th centuries.
	www.loc.gov /rr/international/amed/ethiopia/resources/ethiopia-media.html (262 words)

	hrp events archive
		The Human Rights Project and the Bard Photography Department proudly present Robert Lyons, a distinguished photographer whose work has taken him on many trips to the African continent, in particular Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ethiopia.
		She is the author of several books, including Contructing democracy: human rights, citizenship, and society in Latin America (1996) and Citizenship and identity: women and social change in Latin America (1990).
		A talk by Richard Dicker, director of the international justice program at Human Rights Watch: The current challenges in strengthening the "system" of international justice: Iraq, the Former Yugoslavia, and the first cases at the ICC.
	www.bard.edu /hrp/events/archive.shtml (5991 words)

	Human Rights
		December 9, 1997 - Statement of "Human Rights Watch" in the curtailment of human rights in Ethiopia.
		Following its annual meeting in Seattle, WA, in mid-February, 1997, AAAS passes a new resolution requesting for the termination of human right abuses of Ethiopian scientists, re-instatement of fired 42 faculty members of the Addis Ababa University and the release of all imprisoned scientists.
		International Commission of Jurists on government's suppression of political dissent and violating human rights (1995)
	www.ethiopians.com /hright.html (5991 words)

	Declaration of the sovereignty rights and territorial integrity of Ethiopia and violation of Human Rights
		In the case of Ethiopia, not only the Afar region is the natural and rightful possession of Ethiopia, it is a historical fact that the Assab region formed part of the Ethiopian province of Wello during the reign of Atse Haile Sellasie.
		In Ethiopia, their objectives were by no means different: they were mechanisms by which Italy unsuccessfully attempted to fulfil its long-long-standing imperial aspiration to colonize Ethiopia.
		It is on the basis of this understanding that the 1896/1900 treaty between Ethiopia and Italy demanded the restitution of the Eritrean territory to Ethiopia should Italy decide to relinquish it.
	www.tisjd.net /scholars.htm (5991 words)

	Human Rights Watch: Publications: Africa : Ethiopia
		In 1994, we investigated the process established by the Transitional Government of Ethiopia to bring former officials of the Mengistu regime to justice for these human rights violations, believing that this process of accountability is essential to the building of democratic institutions in Ethiopia.
		New laws were enacted that guarantee the respect of human rights and civil liberties, institute the independence of the judiciary and the press, and provide for multipartyism and free universal suffrage, theoretically allowing the convening of competitive elections for the first time in the country's history.
		In March and April, 1994, HRW/Africa sent a mission to Ethiopia to investigate the process established by the Transitional Government of Ethiopia (TGE) to bring former officials of the Mengistu regime to justice for these human rights violations.
	www.hrw.org /hrw/pubweb/Webcat-38.htm (2299 words)

	Ethiopia on the Internet
		TISJD goals are to promote "Peace, Democracy, Justice and Respect for Civil and Human Rights in Ethiopia." "To defend individuals who are victims of government repression, harassment, and torture because of their political views, religious beliefs, and Ethnic background." Many articles, commentary, press releases, news of rallies and demonstrations, radio programs.
		The EDLA is "committed to the education of the Ethiopian youth in collaboraton with grass root organizations including, The International Open College of Ethiopia, the Virtual School of Ethiopian Studies and the Ethiopian Virtual University." Site maintained by Dr. Abebe Kebede, North Carolina A and T State University.
		Ras Makönnen was an Ethiopian General& Governor of Harar and father of Emperor Haile Sellasie I. Has an account of "The Visit to England in 1902 of Ras Mäkonnen of Ethiopia" for the Coronation of King Edward VII, by R. Harris.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/ethio.html (8149 words)

	USAID Africa: Ethiopia
		U.S. national interests in Ethiopia include: counterterrorism; economic prosperity and security; democracy and human rights; and regional stability.
		The current emergency in Ethiopia is reflected in the severe malnutrition and mortality rate that exists due to prolonged drought conditions and the deteriorated health and livelihood status of the population that prevents communities from responding to previous and subsequent economic and climatic shocks.
		USAID contributes directly to the achievement of U.S. objectives in Ethiopia as outlined in the State Department/USAID Joint Strategic Plan.
	www1.usaid.gov /locations/sub-saharan_africa/countries/ethiopia (445 words)

	Codka SomaliGalbeed Online
		Ethiopia says it signed the anti-terror pact because the mostly-Christian nation faces terrorist threats from another neighbor in the Horn, Somalia based ONLF/Al-Ittiyad al-Islamiya a "Somali group with links to al-Qaida.".
		Ethiopia: Lack of democracy and widespread poverty are at the root of the many regional and zone conflicts that have ravaged Ethiopia, according to the country's president.
		Ethiopia, Sudan, and Yemen announced that, they are forming an organization to combat terrorism in the Horn of Africa.
	www.angelfire.com /bc/snrs (445 words)

	MAR Data Chronology for Amhara in Ethiopia
		The State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1995 reported Ethiopia continued on the road to democracy in 1995 with the holding of national and regional election in May and June.
		Ethiopia said more than 275,000 people in the Afar region are in need of emergency food aid due to lack of rainfall in the past year.
		Ethiopia was joined in a federation with Eritrea (former Italian colony) by the United Nations.
	www.cidcm.umd.edu /inscr/mar/chronology.asp?groupId=53007 (445 words)

	Can one accuse a tyrant in Ethiopia?
		With concerned interest we read your speech on the progress of the legal process dealing with the charges of human rights violations committed by the Ethiopian military regime (the Dergue), from 1974 up to 1991 against the people of Ethiopia.
		It must also be remembered that the relative peace within Ethiopia is a result of military victories and not that of a political solution.
		The more the control of the EPRDF is spread in Ethiopia, the greater will be the danger that the silence in Tigray will spread to other parts of Ethiopia as well.
	www.ethiomedia.com /release/can_one_accuse_a_tyrant_in_ethiopia.html (445 words)

	rep01.html
		The Executive Committee of EHRCO, after careful consideration and investigation by its various committees, has referred these alleged cases of human rights violations for appropriate rectification by concerned government bodies of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia.
		The request has been addressed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs with copies to the Prime Minister's Office, the Council of Representatives, and the Ministry of Law and Justice of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia.
		Ato Mehari Bekele Haile is presently detained in Addis Ababa prison for a case of homicide for which he had been charged, convicted and released after serving his term earlier.
	www.ethiopians.com /rep01.html (445 words)

	Weekly Round-Up - IRINHA-04: 29-Sep-00
		Hassan Shire Sheik, co-director of the Dr Ismail Juma'le Human Rights Centre, based in Mogadishu, told IRIN that it was essential for the new government to establish accountability, as a matter of credibility.
		ETHIOPIA-ERITREA: Demining programme to be launched The UN is initiating a demining programme in Ethiopia and Eritrea, in compliance with a Security Council Resolution adopted during the authorisation of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE).
		The presence of of UXO is of great concern now, said the source, as with the deployment of peacekeepers, the withdrawal of troops and a cessation of hostilities, civilians who fled their homes during the fighting are likely to start returning soon.
	www.cidi.org /humanitarian/irin/hafrica/00b/0003.html (445 words)

	Eritrea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Independent local sources of political information on Eritrean domestic politics are scarce; in 2001 the government closed down all of the nation's privately owned print media and outspoken critics of the government have been allegedly arrested and held without trial, according to various international observers including Human Rights Watch and
		It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the Southeast.
		This war ended in 1991, when Eritrean forces defeated the Ethiopian army.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eritrea (445 words)

	Tadias: History
		Her thesis work was entitled: ‘Higher Education in Ethiopia: An Argument for Women’s Tertiary Level Education as a Tool for National Development.’ Her interests include women’s health and human rights research, as well as the history of Ethiopian women.
		The record of Ethiopia’s long-standing independence will be incomplete without the recognition of thousands of women servants who accompanied women and menfolk of the aristocracy in battle after battle.
		Growing up we are effortlessly taught the virtues of honor and duty, which have bestowed sovereignty to generation after generation of Ethiopians.
	www.tadias.com /v1n2/HI_2_2003-1.html (445 words)

	Ethiopia on the Internet
		TISJD goals are to promote "Peace, Democracy, Justice and Respect for Civil and Human Rights in Ethiopia." "To defend individuals who are victims of government repression, harassment, and torture because of their political views, religious beliefs, and Ethnic background." Many articles, commentary, press releases, news of rallies and demonstrations, radio programs.
		The EDLA is "committed to the education of the Ethiopian youth in collaboraton with grass root organizations including, The International Open College of Ethiopia, the Virtual School of Ethiopian Studies and the Ethiopian Virtual University." Site maintained by Dr. Abebe Kebede, North Carolina A and T State University.
		Photographs from Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sierra Leone and Somalia taken in 2002 on relief activities of the International Medical Corps.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/ethio.html (7798 words)

	Human Rights Watch World Report 2003: Africa: Ethiopia
		Ethiopia's international standing grew during the year as its strategic location, bordering Sudan and Somalia, made it a "frontline state" in the U.S.-led "war against terrorism." The U.S. provided substantial military assistance to Ethiopia within this context.
		Ethiopia obtained a measure of debt relief in 2002 from the World Bank and Western countries in 2002, enough to save it U.S.$96 million in annual debt service until 2021 if fully implemented.
		As part of the arrangement, Ethiopia would be required to revise its tax structure, carry out privatization, cut defense spending, and reorganize the banking sector.
	www.hrw.org /wr2k3/africa5.html (2832 words)

	Ethiopia: The 15 May 2005 elections and human rights - recommendations to the government, election observers and political parties - Amnesty International
		They visited two rural areas to investigate allegations of election-related human rights violations - the Amhara Region (East Gojjam zone), where two members of an opposition party had recently been killed by local government militias, and the Southern Region (Hadiya and Wolaita zones), where there were reports of arrests and intimidation of opposition members.
		They say that candidates and members have been intimidated or suffered human rights violations on account of their peaceful and lawful political activities, and that civil servants have been dismissed from their jobs or threatened with dismissal on account of opposition party membership.
		Ethiopia has recently benefited from debt cancellation by several donor governments (including the USA, Italy, the United Kingdom and Russia) and is receiving considerable international development assistance from UN agencies, the European Union and others.
	web.amnesty.org /library/Index/ENGAFR250022005 (2832 words)

	OLF Home Page
		December 16, 2004 (The McGill Report) - An international human rights campaign is forming to bring to justice the perpetrators of a massacre of more than 425 members of the Anuak minority in Gambella state in western of Ethiopia one year ago.
		June 21, 2004 - The arbitrary and illegal arrest and sentencing of innocent civilians whoÂ’s only crime was to originate from Ogaden by regime of Colonel Dahir Riyale Kahin is a despicable act of persecution against our people in Hargeisa for the sole purpose of appeasing the TPLF/EPRDF regime in Ethiopia.
		December 20, 2004 (BBC Monitoring Service) - In what could be the latest victory for the Ethiopian people and opposition parties, a former senior Ethiopian government official and Tigray People's Liberation Front, dominant party in the ruling coalition in Ethiopia (TPLF) dissident said Ethiopia's natural frontier is the Red Sea.
	www.oromoliberationfront.org (2832 words)

	Ethiopia on the Internet
		TISJD goals are to promote "Peace, Democracy, Justice and Respect for Civil and Human Rights in Ethiopia." "To defend individuals who are victims of government repression, harassment, and torture because of their political views, religious beliefs, and Ethnic background." Many articles, commentary, press releases, news of rallies and demonstrations, radio programs.
		Congress, held August 2003, of Ethiopian opposition political organizations with the goal of adopting a "common political platform on the future political direction" of Ethiopia.
		Ras Makönnen was an Ethiopian General & Governor of Harar and father of Emperor Haile Sellasie I. Has an account of "The Visit to England in 1902 of Ras Mäkonnen of Ethiopia" for the Coronation of King Edward VII, by R. Harris.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/ethio.html (7798 words)

	Religion
		Ethiopia was a land where its king, Negus or Al-Najashi, was a person renowned for justice and in whose land human rights were cherished.
		In Islamic history and tradition, Ethiopia (Abyssinia or Al-Habasha) is known as the "Haven of the First Migration or Hijra." For Muslims, Ethiopia is synonymous with freedom from persecution and emancipation from fear.
		The first migration [Hijra] of the Companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to Ethiopia celebrates the birth of freedom of expression and beliefs, whereas, the Second Migration of the Prophet Muhammad to the Madinah celebrates the end of oppression.
	www.ethiopian-online.com /religion.htm (594 words)

	Human Rights Watch: Publications: Africa : Ethiopia
		In 1994, we investigated the process established by the Transitional Government of Ethiopia to bring former officials of the Mengistu regime to justice for these human rights violations, believing that this process of accountability is essential to the building of democratic institutions in Ethiopia.
		In March and April, 1994, HRW/Africa sent a mission to Ethiopia to investigate the process established by the Transitional Government of Ethiopia (TGE) to bring former officials of the Mengistu regime to justice for these human rights violations.
		New laws were enacted that guarantee the respect of human rights and civil liberties, institute the independence of the judiciary and the press, and provide for multipartyism and free universal suffrage, theoretically allowing the convening of competitive elections for the first time in the country's history.
	www.hrw.org /hrw/pubweb/Webcat-38.htm (2296 words)

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