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Ethiopia: Great run for Birtukan Mideksa in Tubingen
published 10 days, 18 hours, 31 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 10 days, 18 hours, 40 minutes ago
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:49:17 AM GMT Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:40:02 AM GMT
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Birtukan Mideksa, an opposition party leader, is serving a life sentence in Kaliti Prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Amnesty International considers her a prisoner of conscience, imprisoned for peacefully exercising her right to freedom of expression and association. Birtukan Mideksa was previously arrested in November 2005 after the Coalition for Unity and Democracy [...] (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ecadforum.com tags: Addis Ababa, Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, kaliti prison

Ethiopia: 2010 Annual Report on Human Rights by Amnesty International
published 80 days, 16 hours, 26 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 80 days, 16 hours, 31 minutes ago
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:54:04 AM GMT Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:49:21 AM GMT
Freedom of association and expression, and the work of human rights groups, were limited by new laws introduced in the first half of the year. Human rights defenders were harassed, with some fleeing the country to avoid arrest and detention. Opposition party leader Birtukan Mideksa, who was re-arrested in December 2008, continued to serve a life sentence in prison. Some 26 people were convicted (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: negaritethiopia.blogspot.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia Media, Ethiopia Press, Human Rights Ethiopia

Spotlight on the Struggle of Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopian Human Rights Activist in the Global Women's Movement
published 93 days, 20 hours, 42 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 93 days, 20 hours, 42 minutes ago
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 2:38:44 AM GMT Wednesday, June 02, 2010 2:38:24 AM GMT
Today I would like to tell you the story of Birtukan Mideksa, an Ethiopian prisoner of conscience who is facing life imprisonment for speaking out against an oppressive government. Birtukan is an opposition leader of the Unity for Democracy and Justice (formerly Coalition for Unity and Democracy) party and is advocating for democracy and rule of law in Ethiopia. After years of civil unrest and war with Eritrea, Ethiopia is still struggling to overcome oppression and establish political freedom. The parli... (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.huffingtonpost.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, Human Right Ethiopia, Human Rights Ethiopia

Prayer for Birtukan
published 101 days, 21 hours, 25 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 101 days, 21 hours, 27 minutes ago
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:55:01 AM GMT Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:53:44 AM GMT
As we were preparing to say grace before eating breakfast this morning, I asked our five year old son if there is anything that he wants me to pray about. Without the slightest of hesitation, he said: "let's pray for Birtukan". And, so, I prayed to God to protect Birtukan from harm while she is in jail. May He sustain her spirit and also give her the strength to endure her separation with her daughter, Hale Mideksa. Amen. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.enset.org tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, election 2002

Experts Say There Will be No Contest in Ethiopia's Upcoming Vote
published 106 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 106 days, 19 hours, 44 minutes ago
Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:47:11 AM GMT Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:36:31 AM GMT
VOA Ethiopian protesters in Washington have sought U.S. pressure to release jailed opposition leader Birtukan Mideksa.Horn of Africa experts in the United States say there will be no contest in Ethiopia's parliamentary election Sunday. They say it will be unlike the volatile vote in 2005, due to a diminished opposition and a ruling party totally in control. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: negaritethiopia.blogspot.com tags: Activists, Birtukan Mideksa, election 2002

“Interview” With Birtukan Midekssa
published 106 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 106 days, 19 hours, 47 minutes ago
Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:47:11 AM GMT Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:33:49 AM GMT
Q. Let’s start by talking about your situation in Akaki federal prison Birtukan: Correction! You mean life at the Akaki Hilton Spa and Resort? Well, the food here is excellent and so are the accommodations. I have my own special room. I like to call it my boudoir. They call it “Solitary Confinement”. It is true that I have “gained a few kilos”, but that is because I spend all of my time in my room. “C’est la vie” at the Akaki Hilton, as they say in French. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ecadforum.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, election 2002, eprdf, Human Right Ethiopia

An American on hunger strike for Birtukan
published 117 days, 25 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 117 days, 45 minutes ago
Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:55:23 PM GMT Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:35:02 PM GMT
Chris Flaherty is the producer of the movie called Migration of Beauty, which shows the struggle of Ethiopians for democracy in Ethiopia in the context of an American experience Chris Flaherity undoubtedly loves our historical and great country Ethiopia and our people, above all he is steadfast to Dr. Martin Lutherkings’ principle which [...] (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: awramba.com tags: Activists, Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, raswork mengesha

‘Ethiopia: Happy Mother’s Day, Birtukan! ‘
published 117 days, 25 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 117 days, 48 minutes ago
Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:55:23 PM GMT Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:32:40 PM GMT
Happy Mother’s Day, Birtukan (Invictus) Midekssa ! As Mother’s Day is celebrated in Ethiopia on the second Sunday in May, I feel privileged to share with my readers a testimonial tribute honoring Birtukan Midekssa, the first female political party leader in Ethiopian history and the most famous political prisoner in that country. [...] (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: awramba.com tags: Activists, Alemayehu G. Mariam, Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, election 2002

የኅሊና እስረኞች በገንዘብ ሊተመን የማይችል መስዋዕትነት ከፋዮች መሆናቸው ተገለጠ
published 130 days, 16 hours, 38 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 130 days, 16 hours, 57 minutes ago
Monday, April 26, 2010 6:42:24 AM GMT Monday, April 26, 2010 6:23:55 AM GMT
ወይዘሪት ብርቱካን ሚደቅሳና ሌሎችም ኢትዮጵያዊያን የኅሊና እስረኞች የከፈሉትና በመክፈል ላይ የሚገኙት መስዋዕትነት በገንዘብ ሊተመንና ከቶም ሊካካስ የማይችል መሆኑ ተገለጠ። ይህ የተገለጠው፣ እ.ኤ.አ. ፌብሯሪ 6 ቀን 2010 በአሜሪካ ቴክሳስ ግዛት “ድጋፍና አክብሮት ለኅሊና እስረኞች” በሚል መርኅ በሂዩስተን ከተማ የተከናወነው በኢትዮጵያ የሚገኙ የኅሊና እስረኞች ማሰቢያና ድጋፍ ማሳያ ሥነሥርዓትን ያቀጋጀው ኮሚቴ በሰጠው ማብራሪያ ላይ ነው። (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.ethiopiazare.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, election 2002

Young leaders call for Birtukan’s unconditional release
published 149 days, 17 hours, 27 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 149 days, 17 hours, 34 minutes ago
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 5:53:31 AM GMT Wednesday, April 07, 2010 5:46:48 AM GMT
Fifty-nine young leaders from around the world have collectively called on Meles Zenawi to release Birtukan Mideksa unconditionally and allow her to have access to proper medical care. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ethioforum.org tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news

Election Update: Opposition barred from seeing jailed leader
published 158 days, 18 hours, 42 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 158 days, 18 hours, 47 minutes ago
Monday, March 29, 2010 4:38:07 AM GMT Monday, March 29, 2010 4:32:58 AM GMT
Opposition politicians were barred from visiting their jailed leader, Birtukan Mideksa. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.tadias.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, election 2002

Ethiopia: “Birtukan Mideksa is sick” her mother said
published 158 days, 18 hours, 42 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 158 days, 18 hours, 49 minutes ago
Monday, March 29, 2010 4:38:07 AM GMT Monday, March 29, 2010 4:31:32 AM GMT
Ethiopia: “Birtukan Mideksa is sick” her mother said (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ecadforum.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa

Urgent Medical Alert Regarding Birtukan’s Health
published 158 days, 18 hours, 42 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 158 days, 18 hours, 49 minutes ago
Monday, March 29, 2010 4:38:07 AM GMT Monday, March 29, 2010 4:30:58 AM GMT
Urgent Medical Alert Regarding Birtukan’s Health In the last couple of days reliable sources from Ethiopia have been sending information about the deteriorating health conditions of Judge Birtukan Midekssa. The information received from Ethiopia states that Judge [...] (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ecadforum.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, elections 2002

US Rights Report Lists Birtukan as Political Prisoner
published 173 days, 18 hours, 54 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 173 days, 19 hours, 7 minutes ago
Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:26:46 AM GMT Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:13:55 AM GMT
The U.S. State Department’s annual human rights reports says Ethiopia is holding several hundred political prisoners, including the leader of one of the country’s largest opposition parties. Ethiopia has reacted strongly to past U.S. criticisms of its rights record. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ethioforum.org tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news, Human Right Ethiopia, Human Rights Ethiopia

Hale Mideksa's Wish
published 173 days, 18 hours, 54 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 173 days, 19 hours, 14 minutes ago
Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:26:46 AM GMT Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:06:21 AM GMT
Hale Mideksa's Wish (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.enset.org tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Burtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news

Mideksa: Not Forgotten
published 215 days, 20 hours, 38 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 215 days, 20 hours, 50 minutes ago
Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:42:50 AM GMT Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:30:46 AM GMT
Birtukan Mideksa, perhaps Ethiopia's best hope to break out of its violent cycle, and the toll her incarceration has taken on her elderly mother and only child. There are many lines worthy of quoting in the article, but here is the one that stands out for me: (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.enset.org tags: Birtukan Mideksa, election 2002, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news

San Diego and Los Angeles Rally for Birtukan Mideksa
published 219 days, 19 hours, 43 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 219 days, 20 hours, 15 minutes ago
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:37:26 AM GMT Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:05:02 AM GMT
Students from San Diego State, UCSD, UCLA and UCR rallied on Saturday January 23, 2010 against human right violations and the unjust imprisonment of Judge Birtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia’s prominent opposition party leader.The students, activists, members of the San Diego [...] (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ecadforum.com tags: Activists, Birtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news, Human Rights Ethiopia

Ethiopia abusing leaders rights
published 230 days, 17 hours, 43 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 230 days, 17 hours, 55 minutes ago
Saturday, January 16, 2010 5:37:07 AM GMT Saturday, January 16, 2010 5:24:58 AM GMT
An Ethiopian opposition official accused the government on Friday of violating the rights of his party’s jailed leader who is serving life imprisonment. (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: ethioforum.org tags: Birtukan Mideksa, election 2002, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news

Jailed icon Birtukan & brewing political storms amid hunger
published 233 days, 19 hours, 40 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 233 days, 19 hours, 50 minutes ago
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:40:11 AM GMT Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:30:40 AM GMT
Part I: By Robele Ababya Mother of all threats The four-year old Halé Mideksa wants her mother to come home each time she visits her Mum in the filthy jail. But, in his usual state of paranoia each time the name Birtukan is mentioned, tyrant Meles publicly and angrily uttered last year that: “There will never be an [...] (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: abbaymedia.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, election 2002, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news

የብርቱካንን ምስል በቲሸርት ማሠራት ያስቀጣል
published 237 days, 16 hours, 58 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 237 days, 17 hours, 11 minutes ago
Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:22:27 AM GMT Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:09:24 AM GMT
ወ/ት ብርቱካን ሚዳቅሳን ምስል በቲሸርትም ሆነ በሌላ መንገድ ይዞ መንቀሳቀስ እንደሚያስቀጣ ተገለጸ። (more)
Digg It category: Politics | comment | | source: www.ethiopiazare.com tags: Birtukan Mideksa, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian news
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