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Why we need to support Obi Sium
By Semere Tesfamicael Habtemariam - Dallas, Texas - May 27, 2006, 12:12 PST
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The best way to honor Seyoum Ogbamicael
By Semere T. Habtemariam - Dec 26, 2005, 20:15 PST
It a shame that so many founding fathers of the Eritrean revolution have died and are dying in obscurity in strange lands away from the country they loved and sacrificed so much for. This unforgivable injustice will leave an indelible scar in our public consciousness for generations to come.
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The opposition weve, not the opposition we wish to have
By Semere T Habtemariam - Jan 27, 2005, 18:04 PST
The oppositions tacit mandate is to shorten the life of tyranny and usher in democracy. The opposition does not have any mandate of trying to solve Eritreas societal and political ills. It can, however, lay down a conducive climate where the Eritrean people, in a democratic Eritrea, work them out over a period of time with diligence, patience and wisdom.
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No deus ex machina for us
By Semere Tesfamicael Habtemariam - Mar 13, 2004, 12:09 PST
The patronizing and "we know what is good for the people" mentality of yesteryears must not be tolerated. We're free citizens that don't have to respect the moratorium they have imposed on themselves. Truth had died a public death under the "higdefite" regime. Should it be the same way with the opposition? I say, categorically, "No."
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Who is the enemy?
By Semere Tesfamicael Habtemariam - Mar 6, 2004, 15:16 PST
The dialogue that needs to take center stage is the dialogue within the opposition camp. The leaders in all the parties must show tremendous goodwill and reach out to each other. This is an Eritrean cause that necessitates all Eritreans who believe in justice, freedom and democracy to come and work together.
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The non-violent approach: killing two birds with one stone
By Semere Tesfamicael Habtemariam - Mar 1, 2004, 07:25 PST
In appreciation of the mushrooming civic societies in Europe and America, I say the movement is alive and kicking. In solidarity and sympathy to those Eritreans that are braving the heats and deserts of North Africa and Mediterranean Sea, I say the movement is alive and kicking. Above all, in gratitude and respect to those leaders in the opposition that are exercising maximum restraint, I say the movement is alive and kicking.
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The Saliency of violence
By Semere T Habtemariam
- Feb 17, 2004, 22:53 PST
Almost all the authors, either explicitly or implicitly, have argued that the people have the right of rebellion against an illegitimate regime, and that the use of force in a state of war is morally right. The use of force against an illegitimate regime is not only right when used in self-defense. Force can be rightly used to dismantle an illegitimate regime. The right of revolt is an essential right in a democracy.
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