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WORLD BLOOD DONATION DAY MARKED IGAD: Wayward Means To Sully Eritrea
Promoting the number of Department in the Ministry of Health In a move full of irony, and, by misappropriating the names of the African Union and IGAD, countries hostile
volunteer blood donors is vital to Mr. Berhane Ghebretisae on his part to Eritrea, on issues that have nothing to do with Somalia, are trying to use the Somali fig-leaf to persuade the
ensure safe and adequate blood asserted that Government of Eritrea UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Eritrea. They have strategized to demand maximum sanctions in
supply. This was disclosed on June is vigorously working to ensure the the hope that they can exact at least some measures from the Security Council.
14th, World Blood Donation Day. provision of adequate blood supply An African country demanding sanctions on another African nation by falsely using the name of the African
Director of National Blood in all health institutions. Union is indeed a dastardly and unprecedented move. As it happens, the countries that are pushing for sanctions
transfusion Center, Dr. Yfdeamlak In the occasion different have been forced to drop their claim to be pursuing it on behalf of the AU, as no legitimate organ of the Union
Tesfamariam in his speech, said programs were staged that reflect has mandated them to do so. In reality, they could not have mustered the hubris to approach the UNSC, if they
that the number of volunteer donors the significance of the day. did not believe that they could gain the indulgence of some permanent members of the Security Council.
has risen by 80% in the country According to World Health Eritrea’s position on the maneuverings underway in New York is the following:-
and expressed his appreciation the Organization report, 25% of Eritrea confidently reaffirms that it is not sending arms and/or ammunition to any party in Somalia. It
donors’ commitment. expecting mothers die during categorically rejects the baseless charges directed against it. In fact, the Special Representative of the Secretary
Director of Health Service delivery due to bleeding. General on Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdella, has admitted that despite “much talk” there was no proof of
the charges against Eritrea.
There is irrefutable proof that Ethiopia, in open violation of the UN arms embargo, is training and arming
the Islamist armed group, the Ahli Asunna and Jami’a, various clan militias and an assortment of warlords,
including Barrehilale. This is in addition to its continued military intervention inside sovereign Somali territory,
which continues to complicate the search for a durable settlement.
Accusations of violating the UN arms embargo have also been leveled against a number of other countries.
In this respect, if the UNSC is going to impose any sanctions, it must do so, on the basis of unassailable proof,
against those countries which perpetrated illegal military invasion of Somalia in the past years and who provided
arms to Somalis in violation of the embargo. Eritrea has not done so. Ethiopia is in flagrant violation on these
counts and must be sanctioned.
In regard to Eritrea’s political position on Somalia, Eritrea has been criticized for not falling in line with
the “international consensus”. But, Eritrea has a right to hold an independent position, even a dissenting one.
Moreover, over the past two years and half, the Eritrean position on Somalia has proven to be more realistic and
correct, as compared to the conventional wisdom. Eritrea was correct in its assessment that the Abdullahi Yusuf
and Nur Adde “governments”, despite the “international legitimacy” conferred on them, could not bring peace.
It is Eritrea’s considered assessment that the same is true for the present, externally installed “government”,
which remains holed up in a few districts of the capital, despite massive military and financial support.
MINISTRY OF LABOR AND HUMAN Eritrea strongly believes that if the objective is the establishment of a broadly representative government paving
WELFARE EXTEND MONETARY ASSISTANCE the way for a durable settlement, then we need to refrain from trying to impose our candidates, irrespective of
the qualities that we see in them. This has been tried at least 15 times in the past 15 years and has failed every
Inline with the outlined plan over 13 million Nakfa has been single time. What is required, and what Eritrea advocates, is a Somali-owned inclusive process that would also
to support and assist families of collected from the government and ensure the participation and address the issues of Somaliland and Puntland.
fallen heroes, The branch office of diligent citizens from Diaspora Eritrea has absolutely no interest in the instability of Somalia. We do not, and have never considered, Somalia
the ministry of labor and human respectively in the past five years. a threat. The Eritrean objective is to see a peaceful, stable and united Somalia.
welfare Anseba region extends He indicated that the branch It is Ethiopia that has for over more than six decades sought to destabilize Somalia, fought three wars against
over 43 million Nakfa for martyrs office is exerting relentless efforts it, continued to intervene to thwart the emergence of a united government with popular legitimacy. It is farcical
trust fund on a yearly bases said to swiftly distribute the money to that the country that harbours ill-will towards Somalia and its people, seeks to use Somalis to fight its war against
branch head of the ministry of families of fallen heroes. Eritrea. It is regrettable that Ethiopia, which should have been sanctioned, under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter,
labor and human welfare Anseba Furthermore, The branch office for continuing to occupy sovereign Eritrean territory, in contemptuous rejection of a binding international
region, Mr.Girmay Bekuretsion. of the Ministry of Labor and Human arbitration, has the temerity to pour scorn on the Security Council, by demanding sanctions on Eritrea.
Noting that the martyrs trust fund Welfare in the Anseba region that It would be a travesty of justice, if members of the Security Council, condemn a country that has not violated
is made by contributions from the its enhancing its support 30 street the embargo and reward the one that should be brought to the dock, for its violation of both the arms embargo
government and dedicated citizens children by establishing group and of its obligations under international law. It would be a violation of UN principles if the Security Council
from Diaspora ,Mr.Girmay stated caretakers in Keren, Hagaz and responds to the issue of the embargo selectively.
that over 198 million Nakfa and Elabered . Ministry of Foreign Affairs

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: EFFORTS

Asmara
15 June 2009
REGISTER ENCOURAGING OUTCOME TO
MEMBERS OF RODDAB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CONTRIBUTES
ENSURE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The efforts being carried out to efforts in a bid to increase the OVER 570 THOUSAND NAKFA FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES
ensure development of education number in the future. Members of Roddab institutions, as well as contribution in support of martyrs
are registering encouraging Noting the significance of Construction Company contributed entrepreneurs to make due families.
outcome, according to Mr. teachers’ role in nurturing qualified over 570 thousand Nakfa for
Ghirmai Ghebrehiwet branch education and students, he said families of fallen heroes.
head of the ministry of education that plans have been outlined to During the handing ceremony,
central region. offer a 6 month special course for Mr. Mihreteab Fisehaye, director
Accordingly, the number of basic education teachers in a bid general of the department social
students and schools in elementary to upgrade their potentials. welfare in the Ministry of Labor
up to secondary level education There are 128 basic educational, and Human Welfare commended
has increased to some extent and 103 elementary, 42 junior and 19 members of the Company for
that encouraging achievement secondary schools and a total the noble gesture and underlined
has been registered in educational number of over 133,000 students that others should follow on their
development as well. Mr. in the central region alone. footsteps.
Ghirmai further said that female Likewise, the branch office has The chairmen of mutual
participation in schools has constructed 4 elementary, 7 junior assistance in the company,
showed noticeable progress and and 6 secondary schools in various Mr.Teklit Berhe, called on the
called for the need to maintain remote areas of the region. general public Government
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President Isaias Afwerki’s Interview

With VOA
President Isaias Afwerki conducted interviews with
different world media outlets concerning regional
and global issues in connection with the 18th Inde-
pendence Anniversary. Excerpts of the interview con-
ducted with VOA on May 22 follows:-

Your Excellency, thank you Eritrea to be isolated; that is in the

for giving us the opportunity state of mind of that particular party
to broadcast the views of the that would like to give a projection
President of Eritrea in face to face of an image of isolation. It is true
interview. Before asking you about that anyone can say, we don’t
your policies in this region, how do agree with Eritrea’s policies on this
you describe Eritrea at present? and that. But Eritrea has its own
It is many things. You need to see independent choice, policies; there
the bigger picture and see Eritrea could be a clash of ideas but to talk
within that mosaic. But I think about isolation is not right. The
Eritrea is one of the most relatively west is Europe, US and Canada;
clam and stable and steadily and Europe incorporates Sweden,
developing nation. Norway, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and to people all over the world and either deliberately want to distort abroad and he was meeting with
Mr. President, during the last Germany, France, etc. They are that change definitely means a lot. facts or have his own agenda about many individuals and officials and
half terms of your presidency, very diverse with varied opinions. People would like to see a change the whole issue or he is unaware for us this makes no difference. The
observers remarked about Hence, there is nothing called the because of the influence of the about the realities in Somalia and truth of the matter is the fighting
increasing isolation of Eritrea west. Even in the United States, United States has in the politics of the Horn in general. Trying to use didn’t start when he traveled from
from the western world. Is that talking about the West is irrelevant the world. The damage done to our this as a way of putting an obstacle here to Mogadishu. The fighting has
your choice to take that position? but again to come to the point of region, not to Eritrea in particular, in an engagement that could be been there all along even before the
What is your response? isolation, it is unfortunate but I we can say we are not damaged at constructive and fruitful doesn’t coming of this new government. You
Isolation is a state of mind to my call it, it is sickness because it is all relatively speaking with what we make sense at all. What does he can imagine what happened when
understanding and it only expresses in the mind of those who want to see happening in the neighborhood, mean when he says improved the Ethiopian government occupied
the state of mind of those who think isolate Eritrea and fail to isolate it. was tremendous. No one can deny relationships? Does he represent Mogadishu and try to install a
Eritrea is isolated, it is a perception. All this disinformation, campaign that fact. The issue here is, hence, the new administration and its government, the government of
I don’t generalize and say the west about Eritrea comes from one could this new administration mend policies of change? I don’t think Abdullahi Yusuf. Since that time
but those who represent the west are small group that has this perception and change the past by coming up he deserve to be considered as 2006, 2007 and 2008, what we
the once who are dissiminating this or obsession of trying to isolate with a very constructive role in the representative of the policies of have seen was continuous fighting
wrong perception. They are those Eritrea. It is like gambling; every region? It is not a panacea for the this new administration. And I and turmoil in Somalia. Why is it
individuals who think and brag time they fail to achieve their goals problems in the region but it could don’t want to prematurely judge that people assume or individuals in
Eritrea is isolated from the west. and they would like to continue to help. Each and every country in the because if he intends to spoil the Washington think that it started only
What do you mean by the west? It inculcate into the minds of many region will have to engage with the atmosphere, I don’t think I can give when this guy went to Mogadishu?
is people who think that they are the that Eritrea is isolated. Eritrea has new administration in a constructive him free service to damage things It is not true in the first place. The
west; they would like to represent never been isolated and never will mode. Only one country engaged before he even start. If he really had perception is meant to serve an
something called west and like to be isolated. I would rather question with the administration will not said what you tell me, it is irrelevant assumption which is wrong in
talk in the name of it. However, the validity of those who ask these mean a lot. Naturally speaking because it is lies and a fabrication the first place and I don’t think it
those people don’t even represent a questions in the name of the West. this new administration which has and distortion of facts. I don’t think is relevant to even go and make
minority of a minority in the west. come with the slogan of change he would be in a position or any one assumptions rather than focus on the
They could only be a handful of The number of interviews you could change. The United States like him could be in a position to real issues and try to find a solution
individuals who try to believe in have been giving to media outlets is changing at least theoretically substantiate on what they mean or for the problem in Somalia. What
their own lies and fabrications. This during the celebrations of Eritrean speaking and because Obama raised they say. I think we should be very service could it do to talk about
perception can only express the independence and the warm the flag of change, it may change careful at this particular moment something that started yesterday
state of their mind. Someone wants greeting you send to the newly the image of the United States in and not get enticed or dragged into or the day before and try to focus
elected President of the United the region and world wide. It is not a trap like this one which could on that issue. It is a diversion from
States, Barack Obama, suggest only Eritrea but the whole world only serve this engagement which the main focus required to address
that Eritrea is also prepared to would like to see a new image of the could only create more and more the main issues. I think it can only
engage with other nations such United States. Hopefully, Obama’s of complications. He may not do explain the state of mind and the
as the United States. Is your administration will deliver. any harm to Eritrea but definitely if attitude of individuals who either
Published Every government working on a new that is the attitude, it will do a lot of don’t understand or don’t even
Saturday & Wednesday image for Eritrea, a new era for US Assistant Secretary of State harm to US interest in Somalia and know the situation on the ground
Eritrea in the world? for African Affairs Johnnie the region at large. or are deliberately trying to distort
Managing Director It is not a new image. It would Carson on his interview with The latest fight in Mogadishu facts and influence policy makers
be self defeating to talk about a the VOA said your support started only few days after to adopt the wrong policies and
Azzazi Zeremariam
new image. We are not going to for insurgents in Somalia is opposition Islamist leader Sheik presume the same track the previous
a cosmetic shop and try to come a disturbing development. He Hassen Dahir Awayes returned to administrations in Washington
Editor in Chief up with a new image and impress also said supporting Somali’s Mogadishu after being based in presumed. This can only lead to
Yishak Yared every one. That is not part of our insurgents can be an obstacle Eritrea for some time. What role more of flaws in the US foreign
political culture and we don’t to more improved relationships do you think he has played on this policy. For that matter I wouldn’t
P.O.Box: 247 believe in that. The American with Eritrea. Do you have a plan latest fighting and could this be like to engage in trivial issues like
Tel: 11-41-14 people brought to power this new to avoid the risk of losing the one of the reasons that Eritrea is the recent statement about Hassen
Fax: 12-77-49 administration in Washington opportunity of engagement with being accused of playing a role in Awyes becoming a problem to
E-mail: because they opted for a change for the new Obama’s administration the fighting? prevailing situation in Somalia.
profile@ shabait.com they were fed up with the previous who promised to correct previous Well, I think he is one individual These people were together they
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Layout that have brought the havoc in the administration. now was here with his family and have their own difference and that
United States and to its citizens. It I don’t know this guy in the first he left. It is a mistake to assume is their own concern. It is not for
Ghenet Teweldemedhin
has done damage to the lives of so place and I don’t take his statements that these individuals are having a any one to blame any one group
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many in the United States primarily seriously because he seems to role. While he was here, traveling Continued On Page 3
Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 17th of June, 2009 3

President Isaias Afwerki’s . . .

Continued From Page 2 to them but the consequences will some kind of arrangement and the
not be good for the government of arrangements would be categorized
over the other. It is irrelevant and the TPLF in Addis. It doesn’t help as either federation, confederation
I think Washington should be very even their allies in Somalia. This or what have you. Why don’t we
careful about this. regime in Addis doesn’t even know just start to appreciate living as good
any thing about Somalia; they talk neighbors? Gradually we will try to

Investment In The Does your government conduct

flights to Somalia?
about Hawiya, Darod, this and that;
they are new comers to the scene.
create an environment where we
will have a safe neighborhood and
we can jointly make contributions to
Line Of Development create that safe neighborhood. The
degree of economic cooperation,
trade, investment, security and
The creation of economically, socially, scientifically and other political issues that need
technologically developed country is among the six basic objectives collective endeavors and the degree
and national visions enshrined within the Eritrean national Charter. As of cultural and social interaction
President Isaias Afewerki has repeatedly outlined in the recent interviews which could take place with out
he conducted, the concise line of the policies being employed by the any one intervening. Why is this
government attempt to secure social justice and distribution of equal becoming an obsession to many?
rights. And surely enough, a society which enjoys equal distribution of Why don’t we in the first place
resources and rights, is more than capable of achieving development. mend the issue at hand and then
consider other available options?
In order to grasp this vision, it is imperative that productivity is We shouldn’t be destructed from
increased, also there’s a need for improving productivity as well as our main goal of recouping what
quality of the labor force. Hence, the Government of Eritrea, in line with we have lost the last ten years. We
its policy of self reliance, has been exerting strenuous efforts to instill have to correct and find a remedial
work discipline in the youth, and eventually the process has produced process for the damage done during
thousands of heroes of development. Also, the presence of national the last ten years by the TPLF
organizations that play a huge role in catalyzing development has created government. If that is mended
massive developmental groups throughout the nation. The youth that and I can tell you it could move
work in the national organizations and members of the Defense Forces to The United States are in a better They are trying to create a distorted faster than any one can imagine
increase their production capacity, were armed with different machineries position to know what flies in the image of the reality there so that with out external intervention,
and technologies that come in handy in the nation building process. skies of Somalia and what comes they get the favor of some one from with out any one coming to harm
in and out of Somalia. It is absurd out side. Previous administrations this relationship. It is very sad for
The introduction of costly modern technology and machineries with the because even geographically in in Washington for their own end any one to see that this neighborly
addition of producing heroes of development capable of operating those terms of visibility doesn’t make and agenda have tried to use and relationship be spoiled for this or
machines will eventually ensure an economic emancipation. The Eritrean sense to assume we conduct flights entertain this. I hope this time the that reason. I hope this would be
Government, understanding that investing today will lay grounds for the to Somalia. We don’t engage in same mistakes will not be repeated. the last thing we see; we have seen
future development of tomorrow is allocating all available resources for such exercises. It is not worth For the good of Somalia and the two systems and now this regime
developmental endeavors. And this stands witness to the fact that the even engaging in to. If people are region I hope no further incursions of the TPLF with all their problems
government of Eritrea is bearing responsibility to build developed society. implying there is an air link between will take place. So I don’t want to and I hope this time it will be the
one of the air ports in Somalia and believe that troops of the TPLF last in the history of Ethiopia and
As it could be explained with evidence, in a world, in which instances Eritrea; we would like to tell them cross to Somalia. I don’t think Eritrea.
of exploitation and domination of resources are common; it is possible that they are wrong. That is what we it serves any purpose but more
to ensure economic emancipation through improving scientific have been discussing and talking importantly I don’t want to see that Let me ask you on some domestic
and technological capacity and freeing oneself from exploitation about circumstantial evidence. Tell scenario. issues Mr. President, you have
and exerting every effort to become partner in the global economy. us what exactly happened if you been President for 18 years will
have evidences that every body has Mr. President, under what you call for free and fair election?
Hence, at the time where the world is transforming into a village to know. circumstances could you see Who in your party do you think is
through the advancement of science and technology the effort to Eritrea and Ethiopia forming a capable of assuming command in
possess modern technology and capacity for economic development Mr. President, do you have confederation and how do you your party?
is not only for the sake of pride but mainly also a precondition for information about Ethiopian see the future of the two nations It is again some thing in people’s
having a libertarian and reliable position within the international troops re-entering Somalia? in terms of economic and political minds; those people who don’t live
community. In this regard, Eritrea has become a proprietor of No. The tactical information integration? with the reality of this country. I
heavy machineries, found in only few countries, and professional is some thing else but I think the For me it has been a life time earlier tried to address this issue;
heroes of development capable of operating those machineries. TPLF government must have engagement and the people of we believe there are two versions
learned a lot during 2007 and this country and the people in of what people call democracy.
BARAKO COTTON FACTORY EXERTS 2008. I made a statement early by
the end of 2006 that in spite of our
Ethiopia have paid the sacrifices
for that. They want to live like
And we are for genuine democracy
in this country. We are not for a
RELENTLESS EFFORTS differences in a number of issues
that would be a risky adventure
good neighbors, forget history
and the damage done by previous
democracy that polarizes society on
tribal, religious, clan or other very
Barako cotton factory exerts produce cotton intended for
going into a quagmire. At the time systems and gradually create an narrow basis. It has to be instituted
relentless efforts to satisfy the export. He added that the factory
we were told that this is a mission environment for economic, social in an environment conducive for
demand for cotton by boosting its is extending various trainings
for about a fortnight maybe four and cultural integration. That could sustainable democracy. It is not one
production said the Manager of to upgrade the potential of its
or six weeks. But it took more have taken place had it not for the of exercise; it takes a lot of time. For
the Factory Mr. Russom Negash. members.
than two years. Ethiopian troops interruption that came as a result many who talk about democracy
Noting that the production the It’s to be noted that the Barako
were living in foxholes, they were of this fabricated border conflict it is like polarizing society under
factory is limited to domestic cotton Factory was transferred
not even able to move around and between Eritrea and Ethiopia. the cover of free elections and
production, Mr.Russom indicated individual ownership in 1998 and
their human, political and military That has postponed and probably pluralism. So we believe we are
that the factory has plans to has up to 900 employees.
loses were tremendous. It was an ill destroyed every opportunity. on the right track. The stability as
advised adventure. But I hope they However, I am can’t say we have a prerequisite, the transformation
have learned a lesson that any time lost hope and there is nothing that require for sustainable
they want to go there they need to to happen in that direction. We democracy is ideal in Eritrea. I
re- think and re-think again and can live as good neighbors and think Eritrea could be an example
again. More over, it wouldn’t serve develop a process of long term joint to many including Ethiopia which
any political purpose; it is not to the benefit. I have heard a number of has institutionalized ethnicity.
interests of the people in Ethiopia politicians from Ethiopia proposing Institutionalizing ethnicity is a very
and it will not contribute to peace all sorts of political arrangements. dangerous course. It doesn’t lead to
and stability in the region. Who I don’t think it is appropriate to democracy, majority representation
ever is encouraging these people to spoil a political process by putting and stability and growth could
go for these adventures must have in conditionalities and making it any time be disrupted. It breads
an agenda. If they are willing to some thing to be rejected because
serve agendas from out side, it is up it means politically getting into Continued On Page 4
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Continued From Page 3

corruption; it is so many
President Isaias Afwerki’s . . . kind of situation. But again as
I indicated earlier democracy
is a process. Democracy in
ugly things and societies will democracy and freedom of take this good example so means for establishing have to be put in place. It it self is not an end; it is a
have to be free from these. expression and people need that they live in peace with democracy. For elections to gets refined with time. We long term commitment of
Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, to be very careful. In our their own people. Other wise take place you will have to need to have sustainable generations to guarantee the
Kenya, are examples in the case, we would say we are the we can’t go and repeat the consider on what levels you processes that will guarantee full participation of every
neighborhood. Do we need best example of democracy same mistakes happening will have elections; the level the enhancement of the citizen equally and freely;
to repeat all those mistakes and freedom of expression. in our neighbors. The of representation and the democratic environment that and that takes many forms.
again and polarize society and Our democracy is meant neighbors will have to learn administrative structure that will have to be put in place. Election is a means of
call polarization of society to create an environment the lessons. Comparing to ultimately allows people to In this regard we believe expression and one election
and chaos democracy? Is it of full representation or our neighbors what we see be represented. And not only that we have done a lot of can’t be a perfect one. It takes
fair to say insulting the other a representation of the happening in this country is representation in chairs within good job. We know where time for people to identify
neighbor or even some one majority of the people of this the best example. If you want parliament, assemblies, but we come from; we have and associate with the
who is a citizen of your own country in every aspect of to take a different course you have a genuine interactions seen times of hatred and culture that will have to be
country? Is it appropriate for their life; economic, social, will learn it the hard way with their daily life. That polarization. We don’t want
any one individual or groups cultural, political aspects but you are allowed to try. is the system that will to go back and look into that Continued On Page 5
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• Good knowledge of English to communicate with the passengers who are • Worked in controlling and advising EPCM contractors.
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• Age: Below 55 years • Good computer skills ( Microsoft Offices) with specialized skill of Primavera and Skire
• Attach all testimonial documents (CV, work experience credentials ,A copy of Your Software
national Identity Card & 5th grade Driving license) • Effective English oral and written communication skills
• Type of contract: Indefinite period Other requirements: *Candidates must able to provide evidence of completion or
exemption from national service.
• Salary As per Company salary scale
*Currently employed Applicants must hold a release paper from employer.
• Additional requirement: 1. Provide evidence of completion or exemption Please mail your applications to;
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(N.B.1.Applicants whose application is already with us need to apply again. 2. Application Department of Labor
documents will not be returned back to sender and 3. All applications should be sent through Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare
the post office) P.O.BOX 5252, Asmara, Eritrea
Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 17th of June, 2009 5

The Intolerant And Destructive Us

Political Culture: The Root Cause Of
By Rishan Beyene
Global Chaos And Instability
regional servant regime in Ethiopia. American people unanimously first and foremost, including the so that the peoples of Eritrea and
To clearly understand the political To that end, the ‘Bushites’ have elected their first African American so-called ‘peace-keepers’ who Ethiopia who have deliberately
culture and the way of thinking of been creating (and maintaining) President who had promised them are there merely to maintain the been held hostage by keeping
a certain nation, one would have to ‘illegal realities’ on the ground; to change course on some key ‘illegal reality’ on the ground the ‘illegal reality’ indefinitely,
look back at their historical journey. ‘realities’ which could potentially issues. (i.e. the so-called government in could normalise their relations
For instance, the manner in which endanger the national security, So, would, for e.g., President Mogadishu) that was imposed and work together for regional
the US came to exist as a nation sovereignty and/or stability of a Obama consider the unnecessary upon the Somali people. Next, peace, stability and development.
itself, i.e. through the gradual ‘target’ nation, hence necessitating sufferings and loss of millions of conducive environment ought In general, the intolerant and
extermination of the Red Indians the Government to take certain lives in the Horn of Africa worthy to be created for the Somalis to destructive US policy of forcing
(hence genocide), seems to have measures for prolonged period of enough for concern to genuinely decide their destiny themselves the hopeful State of Eritrea into
sealed US’s fate as a nation. Indeed, time, which the ‘Bushites’ then engage with regional nations to without external intervention. submission by using ‘convenient
an objective look at the genesis and exploit for their own purposes. bring about peace and stability in Last but not least, the perpetrators pretexts’ ought to be reversed.
the subsequent history of the US Indeed, by maintaining ‘illegal the region? If yes, that would mean of such heinous war crimes and Instead, a cordial relationship
highlights the disturbing feature realities’ on the ground indefinitely dealing head on with the root cause crimes against humanity ought to based on mutual respect for mutual
of US political culture - ensuring (e.g. the illegal occupation of of chaos and instability rather than be brought to justice to account benefits needs to be nurtured, for
domination through the violation of Eritrean sovereign territories by the with mere ‘symptoms’ as has been for their diabolic actions. By that alone is the way forward in the
international law and human rights Woyane forces), their motive is to the case. With regard to Somalia, extension, the illegal occupation of 21st century.
of ‘targeted’ peoples (nations). A force the Eritrean Government to for instance, the illegal occupation Eritrean territories by the Woyane
feature which has long become take ‘extraordinary’ measures for would have to come to an end forces must also come to an end Wetru Awet N’Hafash!
institutionalised and continues prolonged period of time, which
to be a distinguishing feature of
US political culture thanks to
successive US Administration’s
they then use as a convenient pretext
to involving hijacked organisations
like the HRW to shed crocodile
President Isaias Afwerki’s . . .
Continued Form Page 4 for elections simply because of that. reality. This is something that can’t
blind dedication to ensuring its tears. Very sadly, however, suchlike My commitment to democracy is be challenged because we have
continuity. A disturbing political ‘drama’ is taking place at a cost of cultivated. We have seen elections sustainable democracy with all its learned a lot, probably the hard
culture which is also the root cause millions of lives; lives successive in Palestine, Kenya, Zimbabwe, dimensions that will have to serve way. This is not a place for anyone
of global chaos and instability. In US Administrations had considered Ethiopia, and we are going to see for generations here; that is not from outside to come and polarize
light of this, ironic as it may sound, NOT worthy enough to warrant a many more elections. What does only my job but also every body and weaken society under various
the Bush Administration was a real radical change of policy. elections mean to democracy if it else’s. It is not like Kibaki coming names. It is very sad that we see
eye-opener as it has enabled people On the positive side, however, is rigging, cheating, buying votes and proving that he can be a the situation in the neighborhood;
around the world to see the ‘true’ the US history also shows that done with in an environment that president by getting the majority of Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen
image of the US. when a genuinely moral person allows for violation of basic rights the elections. I am not specifically what have you.
The Bush Administration’s is in power, both the US and of freedom and equality for citizens taking that an example, but it is We would like to see full
aggressive military adventures on humanity in general are served. of one country. I think we need to either ignorance or a deliberate participation of the society;
false premises (hence a violation The humble man, who became have live examples and learn from distortion of facts. You have asked equality and freedom guaranteed
of international law) and the the US President nearly a century- the experience of others and from these questions earlier about people for this people and that is the only
war crimes and crimes against and-a-half ago when the US was our own experience. We need to be thinking that I am concerned about prerequisite for stability. Unless
humanity they had committed is at a critical time in its history, is politically determined to continue what they say when they freely equality and freedom of citizens
reminiscent of the heinous and a case in point. Indeed, President along this process. There is no other express themselves. That is not is guaranteed, no country can be
inhuman atrocities peoples around Abraham Lincoln is possibly alternative. We need democracy, the question. There is a problem stable and peaceful. And that is
the world had suffered in the hands one of the world’s best statesmen harmony and stability more than in some individuals who try to why we see all this turmoil every
of previous US Administrations. in terms of his contribution to any body else and we have to work create misunderstanding and where. We would like to see good
For instance, over the years, human dignity. As anti-slavery, towards that with commitment; and would like to disrupt the political things happen to the neighborhood.
successive US Administrations President Lincoln’s wise choice it is a matter of life time engagement process in Eritrea. “Remove the However, we don’t want to
have been ‘terrorising’ target to be true to his conscience and for generations to come. How do president and then that will create brag about our special isolated
nations around the world using his courage to act on his beliefs you do it? It is not the prescription a very conducive environment experience and we don’t want
‘democracy’, ‘human rights’ and were critical to the eventual that comes from outside with for dividing and weakening this people to be mislead by extensions
‘freedom’ as convenient pretexts abolition of slavery in the US. intention. The intension is to divide government”; that is a dream. It is of ideas coming from outside to
to intervene in ‘target’ nations so To the corrupt establishment and and weaken societies because they a dream of one or two. I know it is create more of chaos. It is been
as to create favourable conditions individuals (both past and present) have their own agendas and interest not a problem when they talk about repeated by many; they would like
for perpetual chaos, which they which were and are accustomed to in introducing these things. I can go democracy but someone comes and to quote Condoleezza Rise for what
then exploit to divide-and-rule advancing their narrow interests for examples every where and we try to associate democracy with they call creative chaos, meaning
and to ‘hijack’ the destiny of those through the violation of human need to learn from those examples. the president; when would this guy “creative chaos is an idea sold and
nations. Historical evidence (past rights of ‘targeted’ peoples, That is why I am not actually go? It is an assumption and again a it was associated with democracy.
and present) from the experiences President Lincoln could possibly prescribing I am suggesting that perception. There is an assumption Creative chaos could be helpful” and
of countries in Latin America, Asia, be portrayed as ‘unpatriotic’ people learn from our experience that may lead to a chaos in this this is a misleading and ill intended.
Middle East and Africa attests to and ‘inexperienced’, hence and if they have better ideas we can country, and that chaos is what they To see society polarized and suffer
this fact. their least favourite statesman. exchange and share experiences. dream of. This country is not the from polarization and to consider
For instance, in their bid to Nevertheless, the fact remains kind of place where they can expect that creative and constructive and
control the strategic and resource- that President Lincoln’s act of Even some people from some thing to happen because something good coming out of
rich Horn of Africa, successive courage was, is and will be what government supporters say that it of one personality being there or that must be a very bad state of
US Administrations have resorted any moral American would want is ironic that President Isaias while not. And for elections; they say mind. I think the people of this
to preventing flourishing nations their nation to be associated with, he knows he can get majority vote, if you can persuade the president neighborhood will have to do their
from emerging in the region by which constitute, fortunately, the at least 90% vote, doesn’t want for to accept elections assuming that homework without the influence of
deliberately undermining regional majority as evidenced by the 2009 an election. he can be elected with a majority individuals in Washington.
peace and stability through, for US Presidential Election result. Elections is not for me; that is vote, and that may lead to some
e.g., sowing seeds of discord and Indeed, at yet another critical time the misperception. I don’t want to kind of confusion. This is sickness. You reminded me to my second
instability within and between the in its history; at a time when 21st go for elections to prove that I have I would say these people will have question; do you see any one in
Horn nations. Indeed, the current century US with its destructive the majority support in this country. to learn from the experience of this your party or the government who
grim realities in the Horn are a direct political culture, troubled economy That is not the way you deal with country and the awareness and the can replace you and capable of
result of the Bush Administration’s and severely damaged credibility democracy. That is very myopic and civilized thinking of the people in doing it?
(and, by extension, the western) worldwide, appeared to be at a very selfish and it is un-democratic this country. Don’t ever imagine or This is a country of so many
aggressive strategy to control brink of socio-economic revolution to think that I can get the majority think or have the perception that talented and qualified people. I
the Horn of Africa though their than any time in its history, the support and majority vote and go you can challenge this political happen to be here by chance.
Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 17th of June, 2009 6

Statement By H.E. Mr. Estifanos Afeworki Haile, MARTYRS’ TRUST FUND SIGNIFICANT
The Ambassador Of The State Of Eritrea To The IN IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS
Republic Of Japan In The Seoul High Level Meeting Families of martyrs residing Corporation of Eritrea in Assab,
in the Southern Red Sea region Mr. Mohammed Osman said on his
On Piracy Off The Coast Of Somalia Hosted By The said that the martyr’s trust fund part that the government has been
extended to them is playing a extending monetary assistances
Republic Of Korea With Contribution Of Japan In pivotal role in improving their to families of fallen heroes in
Cooperation With IMO On 9-10 June 2009 livelihoods. various sub zones and remote
Mr. Tesfamariam Berhe from areas of the country. He said that a
Honorable Delegates, branch ministry of labor and total of around 10 million and 706
Ladies and Gentlemen, human welfare Southern Red Sea thousand Nakfa has been extended
It is a great honor and pleasure for me to attend this high level region indicated that the trust fund in the region until now.
meeting addressing piracy off the coast of Somalia hosted by the has been consistently disbursed Beneficiary of the trust fund,
Republic of Korea with the Contribution of Japan in Cooperation to families of fallen heroes since Mrs. Esha Mohamed Osman
with IMO. Please accept my sincere gratitude for the warm 2004. commended the government for
welcome extended to me by the Government of the Republic of Head of the National Insurance the assistance thus far extended.
Korea and the organizers of this meeting.
Allow me take this opportunity to share with you my government’s
perspective of piracy off the coast of Somalia through this brief
ERITREAN-SWEDISH FORUM FOR
intervention: DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION
DONATE TO ERITREAN
First: Somalia turned from a relative peace to a chaotic situation
after the country was invaded by Ethiopia in 2006. There were
adverse legal, moral, political, historical, humanitarian and economic consequences of this invasion and its
implication to the stability and prosperity of the region is still great. I am confident that you all agree with me
ELECTRICITY CORPORATION
The Eritrean-Swedish Forum Woldemichael, said that such
that this invasion contravenes international law and created precedence to disorder in our region. The results of
for Development and Corporation donations by Eritrean nationals
this invasion were directly and clearly manifested in the sea off Somalia coast which turned in 2007 and 2008
donated various types of electrical residing abroad attest to their
into a hot spot of piracy as well as an epicenter of illegal fishing, trade, trafficking of drugs, weapons, people...
equipment to The Eritrean devotion to the Homeland.
etc in no time. It involved many interest group and actors both from the hinterlands of Asia, Africa and other
Electricity Corporation. He further commended the
places.
Reports indicated that the Forum nationals for their vital contribution
Second: The need to cooperate within the framework of the United Nations and other international organizations
donated electrical and agricultural to the people and the nation. The
like International Maritime Organization (IMO) to promote economic, safe, efficient and sustainable international
equipments worth about 7 million Eritrean-Swedish Forum for
shipping and bring law and order in the Gulf of Aden cannot be questioned. It needs no further explanation since
and 36 thousand Nakfa since Development and Corporation
Eritrea has been and is an active member of this organization.
2002. The managing director of is an association established by
Third: As you know, Eritrea is located in between the latitudes 12 degree 45’N and 18 degree 03’N, and the
the Corporation, Mr. Abraham Eritreans living in that country.
longitudes, 37 degree 35’E and 43 degree 07’E. It possesses a mainland coastline of more than 1350 km along

COMMUNITY MAGISTRATES
the south-western coast of the Red Sea. The Eritrean coastline stretches from its northern border with Sudan at
Ras Kesar to its southern border with Djibouti at Ras Dumera. In addition, the Red Sea of Eritrea contains more

PLAYING VITAL ROLE IN SETTLING

than 350 islands that form a shoreline of more than 1,950 km. The area of the Eritrean landmass is estimated
about 124,000 square km and its territorial waters cover an area of about 55,000 square km. The continental shelf

CASES THROUGH RECONCILIATION

(down to a depth of about 200m) extends from the coast to a maximum distance of 120 km east of Massawa,
narrowing to about 20 km in the north and south of the country towards Bab-el-Mendeb. Therefore, Eritrea has
a responsibility as well as obligation to ensure the safety and security of this maritime route because it is vital to
Reports say that the community minimize the regular handling of
its own peace, security and prosperity as well as safe conduct of international shipping. Eritrea further expresses
magistrates set up in different court cases.
once again in this important meeting its open-ended readiness to work and engage constructively with all coastal
parts of the country are playing Some 280 cases out of the more
states in the neighborhood to the safe conduct of maritime trade in the Red Sea and beyond.
vital role in promoting settlement than 290 civil and criminal cases
Fourth: Eritrea is aware of the proactive military steps being taken by many countries in the Gulf of Aden
of cases through reconciliation. that were submitted to the Debarwa
and the Indian Ocean to mope up pirates starting 2008. Eritrea is also aware that security of this important sea
In this connection, the court were settled through
lane is judged as critical and of concern for industrialized countries imports of crude oil and maritime traffic of
head of Debarwa Court, Mr. reconciliation, thus attesting to
more than 20,200 vessels per year.
Ghebrehiwet Fassil, said that the the positive contribution of the
Fifth: The GoE calls and pleads to all stake holders gathered today in this important meeting to explore ways
services provided by community community magistrates, according
and means of making a change and to join minds, hands and bodies together to make genuine bilateral and
magistrates have helped to to reports.
multilateral efforts to maintain and build stability and ensure prosperity in the region by looking into the root

MINISTRY OF LABOR AND HUMAN WELFARE

cause of the problem created by the invasion of Ethiopia to Somalia in 2006 which triggered this active business
of piracy and contributed to illegal trade, trafficking of drugs, human, arms etc including and not excluding a
mass displacement of the population from their livelihood off/on/from/to the coast of Somalia.
Last but not least, I would like to assure honorable delegates in this meeting that Eritrea has no interest of
STRIVES TO ASSIST NEEDY CITIZENS
supporting one group in Somalia against another because this is against its national policy of peace and security. The Ministry of labor and according to Mr. Fishaye Werede
Eritrea supports indigenous “all Somalia – one Somalia” solution. Eritrea supports all genuine efforts of peace human welfare Debarwa sub zone branch head of the Ministry in the
building in the region on similar basis. All people in the region deserve equal respect and understanding. I repeat is exerting unremitting endeavors sub zone.
all people and not selected few individuals. to assist needy citizens, including Accordingly, over 300 orphans
I thank you all for your understanding and look forward to your cooperation. orphans, martyr’s families and have thus far been rehabilitated
disabled nationals among others, while 50 others received monetary
assistances and are perusing
INDEPENDENCE DAY CARNIVALS GAINING MOMENTUM FROM YEAR TO YEAR, their education. Noting that 12
orphans who desperately need
SAYS HEAD OF NATIONAL HOLIDAYS COORDINATING COMMITTEE more assistance are being well
taken care of by family groups,
The head of the National economic and cultural messages Mr. Feshaye went on to say that
Holidays Coordinating but also reinforces the nation’s no credit scheme program has
Committee, Mr.Gideon Fisehaye, values and identity. He further been extended to 113 war disabled
said that the carnivals staged stated that the annual carnival is nationals.
annually in connections with a manifestation of the investment Furthermore, 15.3 million Nakfa
Independence Day celebrations ventures and creativity in the has been disbursed to martyrs
are gaining momentum from year country. families in Debarwa sub zone
to year. Reports indicated that out of while Eritreans residing abroad
He made the remarks during the institutions which took part in have also extended over 350,000
the awarding ceremony for the Central region carnival show Nakfa to 53 families of fallen
the administrative zones and Segen Construction Company heroes for the same cause in the
institutions in the Central region was awarded first prize, while year 2008 alone.
which presented excellent works Debwin Construction Company Beneficiary of the assistance,
at this year’s carnival show. Mr. and Eri-Tel Corporation were Mr. Yaqob Kidane loaded the
Gideon noted that the carnival awarded second and third prize respective ministry for the
not only conveys political, respectively. assistance extended to him.
Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 17th of June, 2009 7

An Artist With Songs

From Heart
wife no matter what; it is an idea
which is usually presented the other
way round.
Similarly, “Aytmkeruni” has
a certain element that makes it
unusual. Men are never heard
proclaiming their weakness openly.
It is not very common for a man
By: Tedros Abraham relationships that had their specific to admit that his heart stops to
hurdles. “Seb Tefiatni” (I Lost a beat when he meets his lover. The
Artists come up with ideas they Person), in his third album, is about essence of the song is that a man
produce in any kind of work of art a man whose wife had left him. acknowledges his inability to take
from their day-to-day experiences Some parts of the lyric go: “How advices given to him as he can’t
recreated with their imagination can you say bear it when I can’t/ resist the powers of his partner.
and association of those experiences She slipped from my hands/I pray Teame as a vocalist first sang
with those of others. They could, to God/ To get her back and repeat on stage in 1987 in Sudan. He had
of course, create something that love for me.” “Welelay”, also in the the interest in music ever since his
we can term as real creativity. The same album, has a saddening slow childhood. He remembers that he
association of the creativity with melody with a lyric that makes clear sang various revolutionary songs
the experiences could lend the that the man’s stand is to keep his by Fihira, Wedi Tikul and others
artistic product some elements of family, and he implores his wife to in those days. In 1990, he joined
autobiography. To this a British change her decision. The lyric also Yohana Band when he moved to
psychologist by the name Havelock asks what the future of their child USA. The band was organized
Ellis said, “Every artist writes his would be. by the Eritrean activists there. He
own autobiography.” These two songs are in the same worked with the band as a vocalist
An Eritrean vocalist Teame album. We can understand how until 1993 when the group was
Woldemichael has had various strong their messages can be when disbanded.
works in his albums that are one listens to the whole album. He admits that he had been
autobiographical. Teame said that Teame stated that there are certainly imitating various songs by national
he purposely sang some of the many people who have had similar singers staging shows in clubs such
songs with the factual elements experiences and would associate the as Dahlak Restaurant. In 1995, he home during the national holiday other national singers. In a number
in his marriage. Not only this but songs to those experiences easily came up with his first album titled celebrations. On those occasions of times he is able to imitate various
many other art products (whether and might feel it was san for them. “Ghenet”; then followed his second he makes tours with various bands particular singers who have deep
they are songs, books, poems or Teame is thankful to artist Aklilu album “Werki Menberey” (Golden to Sawa, Wia and other parts of the voices like him. In his last album,
other forms) do not take time to Tesfazion for coming up with the Thrown) in 1999. The song “Werki country. In 2001, he toured Gash- there is song where in many mistake
spread and get some kind of appeal lyrics and melodies of the songs Menberey” written by Isaias Barka with Sibrit Eritrean National him with Kahsay Berhe who wrote
by their audience. after he told him the topic. The Tsegai and melodies by Habtu Cultural Troupe for over a month. the song for him. Teame said that he
Though the experiences and vocalist remembers how he felt Teklemariam brought Teame to a He has also participated in most of is very greatful to Aklilu Tesfazion
events might not be accurately the after the songs: reconciliation of wider audience of the country. It the Youth Festivals organized in who has been by his side all alone.
same, some audience might feel as his inner feelings and a sense of was a timely song that proclaimed Sawa. Aklilu is one of the song writers
if the work was produced based on relief after having accomplished the people’s readiness to defend Teame’s deep voice has been who has contributed a lot to the
their experience. For that reason, a duty. That is like purging one’s Eritrea’s sovereignty. trained by repeated imitations of music development in our country.

Just Say “I Can”

it appears that many people have harboured inner feelings by talking Teame said that it was at this
a general interest in biographical about them. time that he was able to return to
and/or autobiographical works. Other two songs which touch Eritrea after he once left it. He had
The work cocktailed with factual some social issues are “Namlak a promise to come back to Eritrea
It doesn’t matter whether
events and experiences of the artist Nhabo” (Let’s Leave It to God) and once he got his residence permit
You’re an archaeologist or garbage man
producing it spreads its appeal “Aytmkeruni” (Don’t Advise Me). where he lived as a refugee. With
You can do anything
to wider public instilling similar The first being about a couple who the cooperation of the PFDJ office
Just say “I can”
sentiments as the artist. weren’t able to give birth to a child, in USA, he came here and took
A number of Teame’s the latter is about a man who part in the opening ceremony of
It doesn’t matter whether
songs raise social issues is obsessed of his partner the 1999 Festival Eritrea. Then he
You’re Lord Arthur Cunningham or Dan
that many don’t talk and heard some rumours toured with Keih Meret Band in
You can manage anything
about. Specially about her but defies it. Assab front staging shows to the
Just say “I can”
being a male singer In “Namlak Nhabo”, members of the Eritrean Defence
voicing what men the man consoles his Forces. The tour was a turning point
It doesn’t matter if you’re poor
wouldn’t say a wife not to worry about of his career in music. That was the
You don’t need to be rich
word about it makes not having a child. first time he sang on stage for a big
Money can’t get you anywhere
the songs memorable Many drums are often number of audience.
Except maybe in a ditch
and likeable. It is often bitten about men who The year 2001 was when Teame
heard that various divorce their wives for made a name with his third album
You can climb Mt. Everest
songs by male not giving birth to a child. “Seb Tefiatni”. This includes the
You can swim the Pacific
singers pointing However, nothing is said two touching songs stated above.
Just know it in your heart
at the faults of about marriages that have Then his last album “Aytmkeruni”
‘Cause everyone’s terrific
women lovers. survived for a long period followed in 2004. This was also
Of course, of time even if childless. widely accepted by his audience
Don’t let anyone
many of them This song gives due inside and outside of the country.
Try to bring you down
also praise to a commitment In 2006, a DVD of his songs was
The truth is no one can
their beauty of couples who released. Teame stated that since he
Not even Superman
and how stack together believed in quality work of art, he
they can’t resisting a had spent substantial resources and
Just believe in yourself and have hope and trust
live without s o c i e t y ’s time towards that end. In relation
That you can achieve anything and not fall
them. pressure to that, he indicated that many
I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again
This artists on them. young Eritreans living abroad have
Come on, let’s say it together “We can!”
songs appear The man liked the work as the songs are
to be as tailor in the song accompanied by video.
By: Delina Yohannes (Age 10)
cut for some accepts his Starting from 1999 onwards he
Rainbow International School
almost continuously tried to come
Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 17th of June, 2009 8

Hostages’ Bodies ‘Found In Yemen’

At least three foreign hostages unconfirmed report says all nine Shepherds found the bodies of
seized in Yemen have been found hostages have been killed. three hostages on Monday morning
dead, officials say. Another report - also unconfirmed in the mountainous northern
They are thought to be from a - quoted officials saying two Saada province near the town of
group of nine foreigners, three of children had been found alive. el-Nashour, according to local
them children, who were kidnapped No-one has claimed responsibility officials.
last week in a mountainous northern for the kidnapping, which Yemen “The fate of the other six
area.
The group comprised seven
Germans, a British national and a
blamed on a local Shia rebel
group.
More than 200 foreign nationals
abducted people is still unknown,”
a statement said.
However, a security official in
Congo’s Bemba To
South Korean.
There are conflicting reports
have been kidnapped in Yemen in
the last 15 years, often for ransom.
the capital Sanaa said the other six
had also been found dead. Stand ICC Trial
Congoleseex-Vice-PresidentJean-
from Yemen on exactly how many But most have been released To add to the confusion, another
bodies have been found. One unharmed. local official said seven bodies had Pierre Bemba will face five counts
been found but that two children of war crimes, the International
Europe’s Mars had been found alive, AFP news
agency reported.
Criminal Court has ruled.
The charges relate to the actions
of his troops in the neighbouring
Mission Scaled Back Yemen’s Interior Ministry
earlier said the foreigners had been Central African Republic in 2002
impossible. kidnapped while on a picnic on and 2003.
Esa director-general Jean-Jacques Friday in the area. Mr Bemba has denied all charges, Jean-Pierre Bemba’s troops are
Dordain said de-scoping ExoMars Authorities said the group saying the militia was not under his accused of rape, murder and pillaging
would also give extra margin to included a German doctor, his wife command once they had crossed the
engineers who were concerned and three children, and also a male border. that there is sufficient evidence to
that the rover’s design was pushing British engineer and a female South He led a rebel movement during establish substantial grounds to
the limit of the maximum possible Korean teacher. DR Congo’s long civil war but believe that Jean-Pierre Bemba
mass for the mission. The kidnapped adults all worked became vice-president under a Gombo is criminally responsible”
Teams right across Europe are Mr Dordain said the loss of at a hospital in Saada, the state peace deal. for murders, rapes and pillaging,
involved in the ExoMars project Humboldt was inevitable given the news agency said. Mr Bemba is the most high-profile said a statement from the ICC.
The European Space Agency promise he had made to European British and German government of four Congolese warlords facing He is to face trial on three counts
says its flagship Mars mission will governments in November last officials said on Monday they were trial at the ICC. of war crimes and two of crimes
lose a major instrument package to year to keep the cost of the project investigating reports of the deaths. A pre-trial panel of judges “found against humanity.
contain costs. as close as possible to 850m euros.
The Exomars venture will
launch a rover to the Red Planet in
He told the BBC he had given
the Esa ExoMars development
Fresh Torture Claims Against CIA
Accused al-Qaeda mastermind Hussein Mohammed al-Nashiri,
2016, to search for signs of past or team three objectives: “To stay
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has said complained that interrogators
present life. within the calendar; to try and
he was tortured into lying while used to “drown me in water”,
It was hoped a static science stay within the money we have
in CIA custody, newly-released in an apparent reference to the
payload called Humboldt could collected in November; and to
documents show. interrogation technique known as
also be put on the surface to study keep the technology which I wish
The Guantanamo Bay detainee waterboarding.
the weather and, for example, listen to demonstrate on Mars, which is
said that US interrogators had The ACLU - which is seeking
for “Marsquakes”. landing, because we have never
forced him to “make up stories”, uncensored transcripts of the
But agency officials announced landed on Mars; moving on the
although he admitted to being President Obama has banned the US government’s terror detainee
at the Paris air show that financial surface; and drilling, because
behind nearly 30 terror plots. use of the controversial interrogation programmes - said the latest
constraints now made this nobody has done that.”
The latest transcripts were techniques documents were “still heavily

Seven Killed During released by the CIA as part of a

lawsuit by the American Civil
torture” by the CIA.
Most of the new material centres
blacked out” by the CIA.
It said in previously released
Liberties Union (ACLU). on claims of abuse by Guantanamo documents the CIA had removed
Iran Protest Meanwhile, Italy has agreed
to take three Guantanamo Bay
inmates while being held in CIA
custody.
virtually all references to the abuse
of prisoners in custody.
occurred at the end of the “illegal” detainees. Detainee Abu Zubaydah said “There is no legitimate basis
rally as people were heading home US President Barack Obama that “after months of suffering and for the [US President] Obama
“peacefully”. announced the agreement after talks torture, physically and mentally, administration’s continued refusal
“Several thugs wanted to attack a at the White House with Italian they did not care about my to disclose allegations of detainee
military post and vandalise public Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. injuries”. abuse, and we will return to court
property in the vicinity of Azadi The ACLU said that the newly “Doctors told me that I nearly to seek the full release of these
Supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi Square,” the radio said referring to released government transcripts died four times,” he said. documents,” ACLU attorney Ben
defied a ban on protest rallies the site of the protest. “provide further evidence of brutal Another detainee, Abd al-Rahim Wizner said.
Meanwhile, the country’s
Iranian state radio says seven
people were killed during Monday’s
protests in Tehran over the re-
supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei, has ordered an inquiry ‘New Government’ For Tamil Tigers
into the allegations of vote- spokesman said the new senior Tigers still alive and the
election of President Mahmoud rigging. body would advance what movement’s head of international
Ahmadinejad. Mr Mousavi and two other he said was the next phase relations.
The reports said the deaths came moderate candidates contesting of the struggle. He announced plans to set
after “thugs” attacked a military the election results are due to The move comes almost a up what he called a provisional
post. meet members of the Guardian month after the government transnational government of Tamil
The country’s powerful Guardian Council - a powerful clerical group declared it had finally Eelam, or the Tamil homeland.
Council has described the results dominated by conservatives. defeated the Tamil Tigers, or Mr Pathmanathan said it was a
of Friday’s disputed poll as On Monday a spokesman for LTTE. necessary move to advance “the
“provisional”. the council said that the results Rebels had fought struggle”, saying people wanted
Opposition candidate Mir had not yet been finalised, and that for decades for a Tamil such a homeland and self-rule.
Many Tamils around the world still
Hossein Mousavi wants them they would only be final once the homeland in the island’s He said a committee was being
show support for the Tigers
annulled, alleging widespread council has endorsed them. north. formed to help the process,
fraud. More street protests against The handling of the protests Sri Lankan rebel group the At the end of the conflict, most of headed by an exiled Tamil lawyer,
the results are planned. by the authorities has drawn Tamil Tigers say they are forming the group’s leaders were dead and Rudrakumar Viswanathan.
Monday’s rally involved international criticism. a “provisional transnational many of its supporters in the Tamil Late last month, Mr Pathmanathan
hundreds of thousands of people EU foreign ministers expressed government” to pursue self-rule for diaspora confused and humiliated. acknowledged that the Tamil
and was one of the largest since the “serious concern” and called for the Tamil minority. The announcement came Tigers’ main leader, Prabhakaran,
Iranian revolution 30 years ago. an inquiry into the conduct of the In a statement released from in a statement by Selvarasa was dead and he said the LTTE had
The radio report said the attack election. an unknown location, a Tigers’ Pathmanathan, one of the few given up violence.

Compiled by: A. Mesfun