The Horn Times Newsletter March 17, 2013
by Getahune Bekele, South Africa
On Tuesday March 12, 2013 in Addis Ababa’s Bole area, residents of Bole Lemi and Hayatt Condominium zones have hit
It is Time to fight back for Ethiopians too…
back with vengeance killing six suspected TPLF spies and one member of the brutal federal police after the horrific death of a local woman at the hands of alleged government loyalists.
The number of the wounded is not given by the police but hospital sources said hundreds were treated for minor bruises and serious injuries in the city’s various medical facilities.
The area was under the control of enraged residents until Saturday 16 March 2013 and government officials are still trying to solve the deadly confrontation throughout the weekend.
The unnamed woman was a laborer at Bole Lemi cobblestone makers when a co-worker who residents say was a TPLF spy, cut off her breast after accusing her of stealing his cell phone. She died on the spot which sparked the under reported two days of anti TPLF riot.
According to our reliable sources both Cheffe and Bole Lemi zones have become no-go areas for the federal police and there is a strong possibility of further violence if the cobblestone makers try to return to work on Monday 18 March 2013.
The Horn Times relied on eye witnesses and residents to expose the turmoil as Ethiopian Television and radio choose to ignore the matter which took place at the door step of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.
However, the March 2013 Saturday issue of the independent Finotenetsanet newspaper shed some light on what had transpired, putting the number of the dead at eight, but the tabloid’s effort to get clarity from Bole area police wasn’t successful.
The number of those arrested by the federal police is also not known.
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fulassa
March 19, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Armed to the brim, tplf will not stand the ensuing popular resistance and fearless standup!!!
TPLF cadres may yell all the way till they are overrun like propoganda minister of sadam hussain kkkk
Robele Ababya
March 19, 2013 at 11:59 am
I admire the act of courage in self-defense. Thank you Getahune for this vital information heralding that the curtain of fear has been torn to pieces!!!
Teka
March 18, 2013 at 8:32 pm
I think, Getahun’s illustration is very interesting. He is sending a message what Ethiopians should do the way the indea women did. He is illustrating that even women can fight back let alone men.
Crybaby
March 18, 2013 at 4:45 pm
What a bunch of slow asses! Can you read and understand what is written first before shouting?
Seble
March 18, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Yes, the time has come for Ethiopians to rise against the TPLF and their brutal rule. Their ultimate aim is to destroy Ethiopia and Ethiopianism, but let me tell you people, many have tried that for so long and they’ve not succeeded it won’t be any different this time if we rise up as one people one nation, excluding those who do not want to be a part of it ofcourse, they will always be the sore’s of history. People, please read before you comment, don’t be a bone head (sorry, but it is truly annoying)
geda
March 18, 2013 at 3:04 pm
guess what happens next? we are close to our goal. stay tuned.
Niguse Abebe
March 18, 2013 at 2:35 pm
This is awake up bell to who observe.
T.Gebregzi
March 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm
It ia a very sad news,the government is responsible,the Ethiopian peopleneed to be free,things are going from bad to worst.
Daneil
March 18, 2013 at 1:14 pm
the picture is only example to show that ethiopians need to do the same to defend them self. i don’t think any of you understand what’s mean. except Getahun