At last!
May 13, 2002
By Wondimu Mekonnen
The chairman of Ethiopian Teachers’ Association (ETA), Dr Taye Woldesemayat, has finally walked out of “Karchale” jail this morning. He was escorted by hundreds of Addis Ababa citizens, notable individuals, journalists headed by Kifle Mulat, family members and ETA officials. Dr Taye went straight to ETA office with all the crowed. He visited the office and the compound. He was beaming and looked healthy, cheerful and victorious. Seeing all that people escorting him like not just a charismatic statesman but an adorable celebrity, he was look at every one was affection and humility.
ETA officials drove Dr Taye straight to his resting place. We pray he will have a good rest for a couple of days without being disturbed.
As for the press release, the journalist gave ETA officials such a hard time demanding that Ethiopian people would love to hear the voice of their hero and wouldn’t wait until Saturday. As journalists have been at the head of this campaign, ETA finds to resist their demand. Therefore, as Dr Taye feels fit, he could give press conference before Saturday. However, the Saturday public meeting eill go ahead as scheduled.
The struggle to free the remaining victms from TPLF jail continues.
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