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From: Biniam Tekle (biniamt@dehai.org)
Date: Thu Sep 09 2010 - 08:05:27 EDT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/Have-your-say19872352.html
Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Have your say:
By: Staff Writer
Posted: 8/09/2010 1:00 AM
Malicious accusations
As president of the Eritrean Community in Winnipeg Inc., I am deeply
saddened that the Free Press published the article Protest links
seminar to Eritrean terrorists (Aug. 23).
This egregious article contains malicious accusations against innocent
members of the Eritrean community. The groundless accusations can
marginalize the community and promote unfounded stigmatization. These
accusations have damaged relations in the communities and polarized
its members. They should be retracted promptly.
The Eritrean community gathers regularly and gets updated on issues
affecting the community and its homeland. The community runs 25 to 30
projects a year to serve and benefit hundreds of newcomer refugees,
and it has sponsored more than 1,000 refugees living in the war-torn
areas of East Africa in the last six years.
The articles and the protesters attempt to link -- with no evidence --
ordinary members of the Eritrean community to one of the most inhuman
and illegal activities. This is not only outrageous but is also
dangerous.
By our long history and struggle for freedom, we are very strong
advocates of human rights. The Eritrean community in Winnipeg has
shown strong commitment to these values by its proven work record of
28 years in Manitoba.
The protesters crossed the point of political activism with their accusation.
Lambros Kyriakakos
Winnipeg
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