Yearly Archives: 2004

Getaneh takes upset win at Great Ethiopian Run

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s Genet Getaneh produced the greatest upset in the short four-year history of the Toyota Great Ethiopian Run, setting a new course record to win the women’s title in this morning’s race.

The 10km road race …

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World Bank lauds Ethiopia’s investment climate

Concluding a four-day visit to Ethiopia last month, President Jim Wolfensohn applauded the government’s vision for growth and poverty reduction. He added that the country – the second most populous in Sub-Saharan Africa – is poised to benefit from higher …

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Ethnic Cleansing In Ethiopia: Tip of the "Golden Spear"?

By Keith Harmon Snow
Global Policy Forum

Talk privately to any Anuak people in the Ethiopian state of Gambella and it won’t be long before they speak about “the problem.” Others are terrified into silence. To Anuak and other indigenous …

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Ethnic Cleansing In Ethiopia: Tip of the “Golden Spear”?

By Keith Harmon Snow
Global Policy Forum

Talk privately to any Anuak people in the Ethiopian state of Gambella and it won’t be long before they speak about “the problem.” Others are terrified into silence. To Anuak and other indigenous …

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Federal parliamentary elections set for May 2005

ADDIS ABABA (IRIN) – Ethiopia will hold national elections for its federal parliament on 15 May 2005, officials told IRIN. Ten national and 57 regional parties will run in the polls, with results announced on 8 June 2005, officials from …

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Ethiopia to invite monitors for polls in 2005

Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has averted a possible boycott of 2005 elections by opposition parties by agreeing to their demand to invite international observers, his ruling party said on Tuesday.

Ethiopia banned international observers from monitoring …

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Electoral body pledges fair poll in 2005

ADDIS ABABA (IRIN) – The head of the National Election Board (NEB) on 24 June urged government and opposition parties in Ethiopia to ensure “free and fair” elections next year.

Asefa Biru, the NEB executive secretary, told IRIN that his …

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Gebremaria v. Ashcroft

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Gebremaria v. Ashcroft

Petition for review form the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Elizabeth A. Holmes, argued, Bloomington, Minnesota, for petitioner.

Thomas B. Fatouros, argued, Washington, D.C (Timothy P. McIlmail, Washington, D.C. …

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Zewdie v. Ashcroft

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Zewdie v. Ashcroft

Petition for review from the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the petitioner was Phillip F. Fishman of Minneapolis, MN.

Counsel who presented …

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Gemechu v. Ashcroft

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Gemechu v. Ashcroft

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Taddese Lencho Gemechu (“Gemechu”) seeks review of a final order of removal issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”). The BIA affirmed the decision of the …

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Gebrehiwot v. Ashcroft

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Uduak J. Ubon, argued, Washington DC, for petitioner.

Robbin K. Blaya, argued, Office of Immigration Litigation, Washington, DC, for respondent.

Before MORRIS SHEPPARD ARNOLD, MAGILL, and MURPHY, Circuit Judges.

MAGILL, Circuit …

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New Poetic Work By Ethiopian Immigrant Promotes Respect, Courage And Cultural Sensitivity

McLean, VA – “The Healing Conscious” tells the story of an Ethiopian immigrant boy on his fascinating journey to America and adulthood. Author Kifle Bantayehu, a 23 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant, recounts this poignant tale in poetic format. His inspirational …

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Ethiopia: V-SAT failure worries

By Tamiru Geda

V-SAT communication equipment purchased by the ministry of revenue has proved incompatible with the system used by the Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation (ETC), disclosed sources close to the concerned ministry and corporation.

Some years ago the Ministry of …

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