By Raswork Mengesha
Chris Flaherty on hunger strike
Chris Flaherty is the producer of the movie called Migration of Beauty, which shows the struggle of Ethiopians for democracy in Ethiopia in the context of an American experience Chris Flaherity undoubtedly loves our historical and great country Ethiopia and our people, above all he is steadfast to Dr. Martin Lutherkings’ principle which says that Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
It’s based on such conviction that Chris a month ago has declared his plan to hunger strike in front of white house in demanding the Obama adminstration to make pressure on Meles regime to release UDJP Chairwoman Birtukan Mideksa as well as to support the struggle for a democratic change that she is paying a huge sacrifice for.
As he is a man of his word, now he has already started his hunger strike and in doing so he has beyond a shadow of doubt proved to be a friend of Ethiopians and a strong defender of justice and Democracy.
As the saying goes to a friend in need is a friend indeed, and his engagement in being the Voice of the Voiceless Ethiopians is a priceless gift to every justice and democracy thirsty Ethiopians.
UDJP Sweden Chapter would therefore like not only to express its deep appreciation to his conviction to his principles, but also endorse his action and gives him full support to make his effort successful.
UDJP Sweden Chapter therefore calls upon all Ethiopians in Washington and beyond to support this important act of courage by visiting and staying with Chris at Lafayette Park in front of the White House.
(Raswork Mengesha is Chairman of UDJP Sweden Chapter)