The Horn Times News, 17 January 2013
by Getahune Bekele, Pretoria-South Africa
Shock, anxiety and bewilderment griped TPLF officials at the Ethiopian embassy in Pretoria as refugees totally rejected the satanic flag of the minority junta; a symbol of the brutal internal colonization of Ethiopia.
On Thursday morning the original Ethiopian flag arrived in Johannesburg directly from China, ahead of the black lions opening match against the copper bullets of Zambia in Nelspruit, much to the delight of thousands of patriotic fans. It was immediately distributed, all thanks to the sterling work of the Ethiopian community association in South Africa and the anti TPLF organization known as Bête-Ethiopia.
It will be proudly displayed on Monday at Mbonbela stadium.
“We have a big surprise for the enemy of our flag, our history and our tradition- the ruling junta. We are going to shame the dead tyrant Meles Zenawi who once called our flag ‘a piece of garment.’ In bringing this flag here, great gallantry has been displayed by great individuals here in South Africa. Long live the Ethiopian community association! Long live Bête- Ethiopia!” an elated refugee told the Horn Times.
With some of the flag stretching for up to 10m, it is now all systems go.
The Horn Times also watched some Ethiopians publicly dumping the TPLF flag they received earlier from embassy officials.
Meanwhile, despite the minority junta’s attempt to sabotage the national team’s arrival, we are all at Oliver Tambo international airport in Johannesburg to welcome the black lions of Ethiopia.
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Tags: Addis Ababa, ecadf, Ethiopian News
ANDINET
January 21, 2013 at 3:55 pm
THANKS TO ALL BELOVED ETHIOPIANS WHO PROVED OUR UNITY & ETHIOPIANISM THROUGH OUR GOD GIVEN FLAG!!! WE ALWAYS ONE ETHIOPIA & ONE PEOPLE!!
LET’S US PUT DOWN TOGETHER THIS ANTI-ETHIOPIA MINORITY BAND WOYANE!!!
molla
January 20, 2013 at 11:27 am
God bless ethiopian team,as they come from far
Solo
January 20, 2013 at 5:38 am
Glad to see the original Flag of our Ethiopia.Good luck for Team Ethiopia and Great respect for Teddy Afro , his band and Thousands of Ethiopians in South Africa who preparing to remind the World the True face of our Country and for what our Ethiopia stands.One Ethiopia one People.Peace ,Love and Unity for Ethiopians all over the World.
afework
January 19, 2013 at 3:26 pm
I am proud of you guys .
I can’t say anything ,i am crying when i see our ancessters FLAG
RAMM
January 19, 2013 at 8:37 am
we have been waiting for this moment. It is so amazing how the world has changed. 30-50 years ago the majority of Africa was under the dark clouds of colonialism, while the Ethiopian national team, The Black Lions, were playing in the first Cup of nations and also won the cup. Zambia , who are the current holders of the cup, were part of the British colony of Rhodesia. Nigeria was under British rule , Ivory coast and most of west africa were under french rule.
while these countries have moved forward, our team and our country has been in the doldrums for so long. this tournament should start the revival of the Ethiopian national team. We will support our team to the hilt. I have heard people are travelling even from Australia to support the Black Lions. Good luck. Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinet are the winners.
Mustefa
January 19, 2013 at 6:13 am
How wonderful Ethiopian Community are there in South Africa! Amazing Ethiopian community! God bless them! God bless Ethiopans wherever they are! May God elminate TPLF and his permanent slaves who are the cancer of Ethiopians. Let’s stand together to down the rotten TPLF regime!!!
Kebede
January 18, 2013 at 3:19 pm
I am really so glad to see the clean Green, Yellow and Red flag which is Ethiopia’s legal and historical Flag. Thank you ECADFORUM I like the way you raise important issues.
Selam
January 18, 2013 at 10:36 am
THE WORL HAS AN OCCASION TO SEE THE ONENESS OF ETHIOPIA DURING THIS EVENT AND I THANKS GOD FOR THIS MOMENT FOR OUR COUNTRY!
The world will be watching South Africa , the country of Mandela – and where WE Ethiopians will have The King and Mandela Picture together!!!!!!!!!!!!! Millions do not know the contribution of King Haile Selasse for Mandela’s vision! This is an occasion to remind the world who we are and what ETHIOPIA stands for !!! Teddy Afro is pivotal during this process of unity and love! Ye TPLF ZEREGNA MENGUIST BOTA ENDELELEW MASSAYET ALABEN!
Emmye Menelik
January 18, 2013 at 9:29 am
Thanks ECADF! This is how we do it! We are showing Ethiopians and the world that TPLF has no place in the minds and hearts of of Ethiopians. Netsanet iko sew yemehone ida/fida new! Dil letalaku Yeethiopia hizeb!