By James Gatdet Dak
June 23, 2009 (Sudantribune JUBA) – Southern Sudan government announced the failure of a peace initiative to reconcile an opposition group with the Ethiopian government which played down the seriousness of the rebel leaders.
- Ethiopian Crime Minister Meles Zenawi (AP)
The Acting Spokesperson and Minister of the Government of Southern Sudan, Madut Biar, told the press that President Salva Kiir Mayardit briefed the Council of Ministers about his discussion with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on a request by Ethiopian dissidents to make peace with their government.
Thok-wath Pal Chai the leader of the rebel Ethiopian Unity Patriotic Front (EUPF) came to Juba last week asking the Government of Southern Sudan to mediate peace talks between them and the government.
Press freedom in Ethiopia debated in London
A wake-up call for Ethiopians who have vowed their loyalty to Eritrean leaders - "Watch your national flag being dishonored in Eritrea."
EUPF exclisive video
Washington Kassahun Ayele, leaked to Negat Radio, have proved the suspicions of many Ethiopians. The reports, letters and memos sent by Ato Kassahun from Washington to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over a period of time clearly show that spying on Ethiopians opposed to dictatorship in Ethiopia is a major preoccupation of the regime. Wasting the poor taxpayer’s hard-earned money, it appears that Ethiopian embassies, used as the arms of the ruling oligarchy, are working against the interests of the very people they are meant to serve. The leaks reveal the fact that Ethiopian embassies are highly partisan even worse than Derg's control freak emissaries. We have decided to publish the letters and reports so that readers can judge for themselves what the regime is up to. (
