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	United Ethiopian Democratic Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (or UEDF) is a coalition of several existing political parties of Ethiopia which combined to compete for seats in the Ethiopian General Elections held on May 15, 2005.
		At the last legislative elections on 15 May 2005, the UEDF gained 52 seats in the Council of People's Representatives, consisting of 40 from the Oromia region and 12 from the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region.
		In October the UEDF briefly supported the other major opposition party, the Coalition for Unity and Democracy, in a refusal to participate in the CPR until several demands were met.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_Ethiopian_Democratic_Forces (240 words)

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		The struggle of the Ethiopian people and the democratic opposition forces has taken a giant leap foreward by the formation of the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces, which is a united front of 15 Ethiopian opposition organizations.
		The UEDF will be led by a 30- member Council (Shengo) with 2 representatives from each member organization, and a 15 member Executive Committee, one each representing the member organizations.
		It was also unanimously agreed to keep the door open to all opposition organizations that were unable to be part of the present United Front and that accept the agreed upon principles of UEDF.
	www.geocities.com /ethioallparty/Mls.html (373 words)

	Politics of Ethiopia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Under the present government, Ethiopians enjoy greater political participation and freer debate than ever before in their history, although some fundamental freedoms, including freedom of the press, are, in practice, somewhat circumscribed.
		The African Union report on September 14 commended "the Ethiopian people's display of genuine commitment to democratic ideals", and on September 15 the US Carter Center concluded that "the majority of the constituency results based on the May 15 polling and tabulation are credible and reflect competitive conditions".
		The police forces once again attempted to contain the protests and this time 42 people were killed in Addis Ababa, including seven policemen, and another of whom later died because of fatal injuries caused by a hand grenade detonation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Ethiopia (1319 words)

	Parties’ debate on democracy and good governance
		The United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) on its part said that the essential requirements for a democratic system including the rule of law, conducting free and fair elections, respect of human rights, independent media and CSOs were still absent in Ethiopia.
		It said UEDF would not engage in any anti-peace and illicit activities, but could not be made accountable if people revolt for the respect of their rights.
		With regard to the education policy, UEDF argued that the policy is expanding poverty as it fundamentally lacks quality.
	www.waltainfo.com /Conflict/Articles/2005/Mar/article3.htm (1970 words)

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		UEDF is waging a bitter campaign against these two parties while the common enemy is sitting back and laughing at them.
		UEDF should be responsible and accountable for its action and its leader should have a little bit of respect for those who financially and morally support them.
		They say, the only solution for Ethiopian political problem is to take arms against the regime and at the same time they talk about their intention to struggle peacefully since 1991 if EPRDF had not discredit it.
	www.ethiopiafirst.com /news2004/Jan/EPRP-The-Tabloid.html (2738 words)

	ethiobserver
		Ethiopian election was peaceful despite the opposition parties’ claims of killings, sabotage, and the distribution of pre-marked ballots.
		In the interim, a stern warning to these forces, who have fully benefited protection by the USA cannot wage subversive acts to the extent of disintegration of a country by directly interfering in its affairs, would be of tremendous help.
		The direction and growing democratization movement in Ethiopia is encouraging and undoubtedly in the interest of the People of Ethiopia and the United Sates of America, a county that has the passion for and a commitment to political, social and economic justice.
	www.ethioobserver.net /sentors_appeal.htm (1227 words)

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		The Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) and the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) have accused the ruling party of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of irregularities in 159 constituencies some of which have now been listed as seats won by the ruling party.
		The state-controlled Ethiopian TV tried to show that most of the students did not participate in the hunger strike by showing some students in the cafeteria.
		Ethiopians around the world need to contact Sheik Alamoudi and demand that he calls off his lawyers and respect the press freedom of Ethiopians.
	www.andenet.com /News-May29.htm (563 words)

	Ethiopian Elections
		The United States condemns the violence and unnecessary use of excessive force in the continuing election-related violence in Ethiopia.
		The United States looks to the opposition parties to abide by the rule of law, to respect their commitment to end the violence, and to ask their followers to remain calm.
		The United States commends the signing of the June 10 Joint Declaration by the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) and the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF).
	www.state.gov /r/pa/prs/ps/2005/47807.htm (304 words)

	Opposition umbrella launched (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		UEDF head Beyene Petros said a lack of land reform and poor market reforms had exacerbated drought and led to famine.
		The UEDF also accused the government of failing the interests of the country with the demarcation of the 1,000-kilometre border with Eritrea, scheduled to begin in two weeks time.
		The UEDF, which has a total of 12 representatives in the 548-member Ethiopian parliament, aims to challenge the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), which has held power since the overthrow of the former regime in 1991, at elections in two years time.
	www.irinnews.org /print.asp?ReportID=36614 (567 words)

	The PFDJ Regime Creates an Ethiopian Opposition Alliance in Netherlands
		A meeting intended to set up an Ethiopian opposition alliance was held from 19 to 22 May 2006 in a city called Utrecht, in the Netherlands which is about 60 kilometres from my place of residence.
		The United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) struggles for a united and democratic Ethiopia.
		UEDF recognizes the existence and equality of the various nationalities in the country.
	www.awate.com /artman/publish/article_4500.shtml (1041 words)

	ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Ethiopian authorities probe killing of opposition lawmaker: minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		ADDIS ABABA, June 14 (AFP) - Ethiopian authorities on Tuesday said they were probing the weekend slaying of an opposition legislator, who they said was "fatally wounded" by the country's security forces.
		Tesfaye Adane, an MP-elect from the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF), one of Ethiopia's main opposition parties, was killed some 225 kilometres (140 miles) south of Addis Ababa on Sunday, the UEDF said.
		Another UEDF member was killed by police at his home in Jeldu in northeast Ethiopia on Saturday, according to UEDF President Merara Gudina.
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/ACIO-6DCN6G?OpenDocument (290 words)

	Interviwes
		The United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) declared on Friday, May 20, that in spite of its relentless efforts to ensure the democratic conduct of the election, it is regrettable that the process has failed beyond an acceptable margin of inefficiency.
		“UEDF candidates were blocked by imprisonment for prolonged periods of time on framed up charges; use of complicated bureaucratic procedures and by imposing a deadline that is difficult to meet,” the statement said.
		Dr.Beyene: The statement “grave consequences” is inclined to indicate the kind of downfall the previous Ethiopian governments have been facing by not properly assessing the developments.
	www.capitalethiopia.com /archive/2005/may/0004/interviwes.htm (879 words)

	EPRDF, Opposition Parties
		Taking part in the debate were representatives of the ruling party, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPDF) on the one hand and representative of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) and the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) on the other.
		This can be achieved by doubling or tripling agricultural productivity through the use of seeds that are suitable to Ethiopian soils, better rain harvesting and crop irrigation systems and better use of modern biotechnologies that can increase crop yield.
		The chairman of the Ethiopian Democratic Forces Unity (EDFU), Dr Beyene Petros, said that human right violations were worse now than ever before.
	www.addistribune.com /Archives/2004/12/17-12-04/EPRDF.htm (889 words)

	Ethiopian ruling party wins
		The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) took a majority of seats in Oromia, South Ethiopian Peoples' State, Tigray and Amhara states, according to provisional results released on Thursday by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
		The provisional results were released after the country's supreme court overturned a ruling issued by a lower court, which on June 10 ruled the release of provisional electoral results is "illegal" and ordered the electoral board to stop issuing such results.
		On Monday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi extended by one month a ban on demonstrations in the capital.
	www.news24.com /News24/Africa/News/0,,2-11-1447_1722838,00.html (571 words)

	GEESKA AFRIKA MAGAZINE AND HAN- geeskaafrika.com
		A spokesman for the 14-party opposition coalition, the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces, said the expulsion of the U.S. democracy workers was a very bad sign, and an indication of a lack of seriousness by the ruling party in making the election free and fair.
		The Ethiopians, the officials said, told the groups they were being kicked out because they were not properly accredited.
		Ethiopian officials were not immediately available for comment.
	www.geeskaafrika.com /ethiopia_1apr05.htm (1790 words)

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		The opposition parties, United Ethiopian Democratic Forces and the Coalition for Unity and Democracy, made the statement during a press statement they gave here last Thursday at Semen Hotel in connection with public gathering called by the parties opposing the proposal put forward by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and approved by the country's parliament.
		Axum Obelisk said symbol of Ethiopian civilization ADDIS ABABA (WIC) - Cross sections of the society underscored the significance of the return of Axum Obelisk as it is the symbol and manifestation of the identity, wisdom and civilization of Ethiopians.
		Introducing the programme of UEDF to the residents of Hosana town, Dr. Beyene Petros, First Vice-President of the Union, said although their demand for the amendment of the electoral law has not been adequately met, it would contest in the elections.
	lists.sn.apc.org /pipermail/pol.ethiopia/2005-January.txt (19867 words)

	Ethiopian Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ato Hailu made the announcement after explaining why his party was forced to reject the result of the May 15 elections that was announced by the National Election Board (NEB).
		The UEDF leadership conference has set the date of the demonstration for October 2.
		Regarding CUD's the next steps, Ato Hailu explained that from now on the lead demand and slogan (motto) of CUD and all Ethiopians should be the immediate resignation of Meles Zenawi's regime that has been completely rejected by the people of Ethiopia.
	ethiopianreview.homestead.com /001NewsSep18_2005_Hailu_Shawel.html (236 words)

	Ethiopia: Prospects For Democracy Symposium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In fact, his article on the Ethiopian Revolution is forthcoming in The Encyclopedia of Revolutionary Movements in July 2006.
		He is also a political consultant and editor of a successful website fully dedicated to promoting the interests of Ethiopia and Ethiopians.
		In 1971 he joined the Ethiopian government as a young lawyer in the Ministry of Finance and later at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
	www.ethiopiasymposiumharvard.com (1030 words)

	New opposition coalition seeks "renegotiation" of border ruling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Veteran politician Dr Beyene Petros told IRIN the newly-formed United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) was the largest coalition opposition force within the country.
		Beyene, who will chair the UEDF for the first six months, said its primary focus would be to defeat the current government in the 2005 elections.
		The UEDF will also have a “council of elders” made up of prominent Ethiopians who will act as advisers to both committees.
	www.irinnews.org /print.asp?ReportID=35919 (500 words)

	Senior Ethiopian opposition official reportedly arrested (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ms Almaz Seifu, a senior official of the opposition United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF), was on Saturday [25 June] whisked away by security agents of the government of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi as she was waiting for a taxi in the Ethiopian capital.
		The arrest of Ms Almaz has come when UEDF President Merera Gudina is on a working visit to a number of European capitals, including Brussels where he met with European Union officials [on] Friday over the violent post-election developments.
		Last month, ONC election observers in Bedeno and Weter town were forced to seek refuge at a Red Cross centre in Harer, in eastern Ethiopia, once the ruling party officials knew the people have voted for the opposition.
	news.monstersandcritics.com /mediamonitor/printer_1022896.php (346 words)

	United Ethiopian Democratic Forces
		West Side Jewish Community Centre, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Guest speakers to be @ the meeting: Ato Aregawi Berhe (Vice Chairman of UEDF), Drs Negede Gobeze and Seyoum Gelaye (Members of UEDF Executive Committee), Dr Tsehay Brehane Selassie (Chairperson of the Ethiopian National Congress).
		UEDF political program (The transitional process to a democratic and stable society)
		UEDF press release regarding parliament oct 6, 2005
	www.hebret.com (258 words)

	SudanTribune article : Ethiopian opposition parties reject partial poll results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 10, 2005 (The Reporter) — The opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) and the opposition United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) have described as inappropriate the announcement the day before yesterday of only 307 election results by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE).
		Ethiopia’s opposition leader Beyene Petros of the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces.
		UEDF Deputy Chairman Beyene Petros told The Reporter that he did not support the irresponsible manner in which the NEBE announced partial election results at a time when all parties had agreed to accept a final result after investigations were conducted.
	www.sudantribune.com /article.php3?id_article=10592 (269 words)

	Press section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Representatives of the UEDF, Dr. Merara Gudina and Dr. Beyene Petros, on their part, criticized the EPRDF’s education policy, by saying that it has failed to expand preparatory and adult education.
		The UEDF said that they would strive to terminate the self-contained system and to improve the standard of living of teachers if they come to office.
		The AAU President, Professor Andrea Eshete, while opening the forum, said that such debates would enhance democratic culture among students, teachers and the public as a whole helping them to question their leaders on their education policy in particular and other policies in general.
	www.mfa.gov.et /Press_Section/publication.php?Main_Page_Number=1305 (496 words)

	Opposition claims victory in Ethiopia
		Beyene Petros, vice chairman of the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces, declared: "We are winning in 95 per cent of areas where counting is completed.
		The 14-party United Ethiopian Democratic Forces wants greater autonomy for Ethiopia’s states, which are formed along ethnic and linguistic lines.
		EU observers had said Sunday’s vote was "the most genuinely competitive elections the country has experienced," despite some problems and human rights violations.
	www.eastandard.net /archives/cl/print/news.php?articleid=20740 (545 words)

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		In several years, thanks to the help of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Uganda has hoisted itself up to the rank of a global vanilla producer, with $9.
		In addition to differences with the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF, see ION 1065), Hailu Shawel's All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP) is having big problems with its merger project with Admassu Gebreyehu and Lidetu Ayalew's Ethiopian Democratic United Party (EDUP).
		Frelimo (ruling party) is the big winner (with fewer than 29 mayoralties), small parties and independent tickets earned mediocre scores, while Renamo (opposition) was beaten in some of its fiefdoms in the north and center of the country and only won four cities.
	www.africaintelligence.com /ps/AN/Arch/ION/ION_1066.asp (327 words)

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