September 23, 2009
The March for Freedom Announce Protest by Ethiopian Freedom and Justice Seekers
On September 24-25, 2009, Ethiopians join many other protestors in Pittsburgh to raise their voices in condemnation of the presence of the dictatorial ruler of Ethiopia at the G-20 summit. Ethiopians want the world to know that they have had enough of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other human rights violations, all being perpetrated by their own rulers. The toll of living under unending tyranny, oppression and humanitarian crises is now reaching a critical tipping point in Ethiopia that experts fear could lead to a violent explosion. In response, this regime is tightening its grip, hoping to hold at bay the rising dissent and discontent, but even with the increasing repression, there is evidence that the pressure may be becoming too strong to control.
Recently, the International Crisis Group reported what Ethiopians have been saying for a long time—if the international community continues to ignore the level of ethnic tensions and anger towards this regime, we may see the simmering tensions explode into violence that may destabilize the entire region of the Horn of Africa. It is well known that it is the US and donor aid from rich countries that is propping up this government which, in turn, is terrorizing its own citizens. Even as these ominous reports have come out, new money has poured into this regime, further emboldening the corrupt rulers.
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March 4 Freedom welcomes the Unity for Democracy and Justice’s (UDJ) announcement to provide a free bus service to Ethiopians and Ethiopian Americans who will be traveling to Pittsburgh from DC metro area to denounce and expose Melese Zenawi at the G 20 Summit on September 24, 2009.
UDJ announces to all marchers to register ahead of the trip as the free service will be provided on a first-come and first-serve basis.
A bus/vans departing from DC metro area, location and time to be announced for people who will be registering.
Date: September 24, 2009
Time: 6:00 a.m. Eastern
Destination: Pittsburgh
To register or make reservations online, visit the website http://www.march4freedom.org/g20-freedomride2/ and enter the information on the form provided.
You may also register by calling one of the following phone numbers:
202- 462- 0556 or 240-601-0187
For additional information you may contact March 4 Freedom: Joinus@march4freedom.org
Ethiopian and Ethiopian-American activists, organised by “March 4 Freedom” from across the United States, will travel to Pittsburgh for the G-20 summit on 24-25 September, to demonstrate and protest the attendance of Meles Zenawi, the prime minister and dictator ruling Ethiopia for nearly two decades, who will be there in the capacity of the representative for Africa.
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