The khat-addicted dictator Meles Zenawi will be attending the 3rd International Food Security Symposium at the Washington DC Ronald Regan building on May 18, 2012, on the invitation of President Obama.
This is a great opportunity for all Ethiopians residing in and around Washington DC to protest and make the world know about the destruction and atrocities his regime is committing against the people of Ethiopia.
Place and date of protest:
Friday, May 18 2012, at Ronald Regan Building, 14th St and Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC at 7 AM.
Addis Dimts Radio will have a special live broadcast Thursday starting at 7 PM EST on the protest against dictator Meles. Listen live by calling 712 432 3920 then pressing the conference id 854226#. Or at AddisDimts.com
The khat-addicted dictator in Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, has been invited by President Barack Obama to a symposium on food security on Friday, May 18, in Washington DC at the Ronald Reagan Building & Int’l Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, at 7:15 AM.
This is a good opportunity for Ethiopians in the Washington DC area to confront the genocidal tyrant Meles Zenawi, and also express our disappointment with President Obama’s decision to invite him.
Global Leaders to Launch G8 Food Security Agenda at May 18 Symposium Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the 2012 G8 Summit
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May 9, 2012
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 18, 2012, President Barack Obama, with G8 and African leaders, businesses, international organizations and civil society will convene to discuss new activities to advance global agricultural development, food and nutrition security in Africa.
The event, hosted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, will feature announcements of significant new business commitments for African agriculture and discussions on addressing hunger and poverty in the changing development landscape.
WHAT:
Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the 2012 G8 Summit
WHEN:
Friday, May 18th
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Press Check-in at 7:15 a.m.
WHERE:
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004 *Symposium will be held in the Atrium Hall and the Press Filing Center will be in the Polaris Room.
WHO:
President Barack Obama His Excellency Dr. Yayi Boni , President of the Republic of Benin & Chairperson of the African Union His Excellency Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia His Excellency John Atta Mills, President of Ghana His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary, United States Department of State The Honorable Rajiv Shah, Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development Bono, Co-Founder of ONE and (RED) The Honorable Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director, UN World Food Programme Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development Ms. Josette Sheeran, Vice Chairman, World Economic Forum
Accreditation and Press Filing Center
This event is open to credentialed members of the media and a press filing center will be available on the 18th. Media representatives who wish to cover the 2012 Symposium and/or enter the press center must apply to receive a media credential. Accreditation can only be made via email at: [email protected]. Applications for accreditation should be made no later than May 16, 2012.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, founded in 1922, is a prominent, independent and nonpartisan organization committed to influencing the discourse on global issues through contributions to opinion and policy formation, leadership dialogue, and public learning. Long known for its studies of American public opinion on foreign policy matters, the Council also contributes to discussions of critical global issues through studies, task force reports, and leadership dialogue. The Chicago Council’s Global Agricultural Development Initiative provides support, technical assistance and innovation towards the formulation and implementation of U.S. global agricultural development policies and offers external evaluation and accountability for U.S. progress on its policy commitment. Follow @globalagdev.
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
For more information on the World Economic Forum, or to arrange interviews with Josette Sheeran, Vice Chairman, contact Oliver Cann: [email protected], mobile:+41 (0) 79 799 3405.
The Atrocity Prevention Board that President Obama created held its first meeting on Monday. While the atrocities in Syria, Sudan, and other countries were highlighted at the meeting, there is no mention of the genocide, ethnic cleansing campaigns and other crimes against humanity in Ethiopia by the Woyanne junta. I would like every Ethiopian to ask him/herself: Why is it that Ethiopia is ignored? Below is a video of the White House Atrocity Prevention Board’s first meeting chaired by Samantha Power. – Elias Kifle
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Holy Synod in Exile appealed to the United Nations to help protect the historic Waldeba Monastery in Ethiopia. In a letter to U.N. Secretary General Ban ki-Moon, the EOTC wrote: “We hope that the United Nations, along with the rest of the international community, do not miss an opportunity to stand by the people of Ethiopia in their effort to preserve Waldeba Monastery, one of its oldest treasures, from eventual destruction.” Click here to read the full text.
Removing the Al Amoudi and Woyanne thugs from the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) is a major victory that must be {www:replicate}d in all other Ethiopian organizations and places of worship. The fight is hard, but we are starting to win some battles against a multimillion-dollar operation. Even their high-powered DLA Piper lawyers who are being paid $50,000 per month are no match for patriotic Ethiopians in the Diaspora. The next big battle is to dry Woyanne’s hard currency sources by boycotting Ethiopian Airlines and other enterprises.
ESFNA back in our hand
After Al Amoudi thugs were kicked out from the ESFNA, they attempted to hijack the organization by forming a new group named “ESFNA One.” Since all of the ESFNA’s 29 teams are participating in the annual event this coming July 4th weekend in Dallas, feeling desperate, Ayaya Arega, Sebsebe Assefa and the other Al Amoudi {www:bootlicker}s tried to bring Tigrean players from the Tigrean annual festival to play for “ESFNA One” in Washington DC during the same time. The Ayaya gang wanted the Tigrean teams to pose as those that are going to Dallas. However, the Tigreans told Ayaya that they would come, but they will keep their Tigrean name. To make matters worst for them, last week a court in Maryland ruled that they must stop using the name ESFNA in any form and forced them to announce on their web site that they have nothing to do with the ESFNA, as seen below.
A U.S. court ordered Al Amoudi thugs to stop using the name Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) and any reference to it. After the ESFNA board kicked out the Woyanne-Al Amoudi cadres and thugs from the organization, they had received $2 million from Al Amoudi to organize a soccer tournament in Washington DC using the name ESFNA. They offered each of the soccer players $2,000 if they play with them, but so far, except for a few hodams, most of the players and all of the ESFNA’s 29 teams are going to Dallas, Texas, in July. Read below the ESFNA press release for more details about the court order:
PRESS RELEASE
Ethiopian Soccer Federation in North America, ESFNA, was granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against ESFNAONE. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) directs ESFNAONE and its, officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys and other persons who are in active concert or participation with ESFNAONE, to cease and desist from using the name ESFNAONE., ESFNA or any variant thereof of, or the slogan “Bringing All Ethiopians Together” or any variant thereof, any domain name containing “ESFNA” or any variant thereof to hold, promote, or sponsor any soccer tournament to be held in July of 2012 during the {www:pendency} of this Order.
Additionally, ESFNAONE was ordered to notify all persons and business with which it has dealt in connection with its announced soccer tournament to be held July 1-7, 2012, that it has no connection with ESFNA. Further, ESFNAONE was ordered to publicly announce that it has no connection with ESFNA and that it has not previously sponsored any soccer tournament.
Finally, the parties were ordered to appear in court on April 27, 2012 for a hearing on a Preliminary Injunction.
Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA): Bringing Ethiopians Together
ESFNA prides itself in creating a unique stage where Ethiopians of all background, ethnicity, religion and political convictions can come together to celebrate our long enduring unique heritage and the diversity that has become our strength through the millenniums.
Founded in 1984, ESFNA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the rich Ethiopian culture and heritage as well as build positive environment within Ethiopian-American communities in North America. Its mission is bringing Ethiopians together to network, support the business community, empower the young by providing scholarships and mentoring programs, primarily using soccer tournaments, other sports activities and cultural events as vehicles. ESFNA, by virtue of its status is non-political, non-religious and non-ethnic. We adhered to this position all along because we are legally expected to take such a stance.
