From: michael seium (michael.seium@gmail.com)
Date: Sun Jan 31 2010 - 17:32:34 EST
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Washington DC ‘s ESMART Campaign/Hizbawi Mekete very successful.
January 31, 2010
Eritreans from all over the DC Metropolitan area gathered to show their
support in defense of the people and government of Eritrea to strongly
denounce the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1907 that was
illegally imposed on the homeland in December 23rd, 2009. Despite the nasty
weather conditions over 1500 Eritreans showed up at the Double Tree hotel in
Crystal City, Virginia. The ESMART (ERITREAN SANCTIONS MUST be ANNULED &
REPEALED TODAY) movement that started as soon as the illegal sanctions were
imposed was in full effect in the DC metro area as the campaign continues
throughout the globe. Eritreans all over the world stand hand in hand with
their people and Government, and Washington D.C metro as always proved that
it continues to be the backbone of the Eritrean Diaspora.
After a very strong introduction and opening remarks by the head of Shimagle
(Committee) Mekete Freweini Tekeste who had the audience very motivated from
the get go, Saba Sebhatu of NUEYS D.C & YPFDJ showed a video clip on the
role of media. The guest of honor his Excellency ambassador Girmai
Gebremariam spoke about some of the diplomatic gestures that Eritrea has
been extending to the United States Govt. and also expressed clearly that
the UN is attacking Eritrea simply because it is not doing what the State
Dept. in Foggy Bottom is telling it to do. Following the ambassador’s
remarks messages of solidarity by YPFDJ, PFDJ, NUEW, OEA and others were
presented. Then came a poem by a member of the audience Girmai Tewolde who
had the audience roaring to a standing ovation. Professor Asgede Hagos
followed with a brief and short and educational seminar titled “Sanctions
That Undermines US Interests in the Horn”.
Dr. Ghidewon Abay Asmerom continued with an incredible seminar that included
historical Eritrean quotes and facts proving strongly the UN sanctions are
illegal. He used many traditional expressions as well as words from some of
Eritrea’s best musical artists. Dr. Ghidewon ended his seminar on a very
high note. Next, it was on to the song “Tsinatna” as the entire audience
stood up and sang along to the historical EPLF song that expresses the
defiance of the Eritrean people.
Finally the public vented their anger against the illegal UN sanctions while
also expressing their full support to the Eritrean people and government.
The metro Washington D.C area has done it again, proving that the Unity of
the people is the secret weapon that will never be broken apart.
>From the Mekete Media committee
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