Bereket habteselassies book deeply analyzes the events leading up to the current political and social situation in eritrea. Habteselassies role before and after eritrean independence with historical fact creating a reliable and poignant narrative. Bereket simon ludger schadomsky dw in an open letter dated january 11, 2012, ludger schadomsky, editorinchief of deutsche welle dw amharic, wrote. Opride veteran politician and longtime ruling party servant bereket simon has been shown the door by his party, the amhara national democratic movement andm. During his heyday, he was an eprdf hardliner and among the most powerful politicians in the country. According to the synopsis of the book, ato bereket found it convenient since the book takes an interesting step by comparing the two elections. Esat cited internal sources to report that berekets resignation is triggered by a powerful faction within the tigray peoples liberation front. Mcclellan this slim volume by distinguished scholar of african studies and law, bereket habte selassie is part of ohio university presss short histories of africa series. Dear ethiomedia editor,a number of articles on ethiomedia allege selfcensorship at dw amharic. Feb 28, 2018 the former advisor to the prime minister for policy studies and research ato bereket simon spoke to ebc tv and affirmed the alleged facebook comment he made. Next articlesaudi arabia releases ethiopian billionaire al amoudi. Getachew reda rebelled against bereket simons prison dr. Simon submitted his resignation to the prime minister, hailemariam desalegn. Accordingly, bereket simon and kuma demeksa were appointed as the prime ministers policy study and research advisor ministers.
Aug 24, 2018 bereket simon, who served as federal government communication minister and advisor to the late meles zenawi, is an extremely unpopular figure in the region and he is believed to be a champion of tigray peoples liberation front supremacy. Bereket simon is critically ill and receiving treatment at. Bereket simon was among those who strongly defended the governments widely condemned course of action. He kept the corpse in a freezer for over a month while he rearranged the deck on the titanic. World news borkena berket simon suspended from andm. Interviews with the former ethiopian minister bereket simon can be found here and here and here. Bereket simon reportedly under investigation for corruption. Bereket simon had been a powerful figure, and at times, a number two, in the ruling party. Ethiopias former communication minister, bereket simon, has been arrested by the amhara regional government at his residence in the capital, addis ababa, multiple news sources, state and. Wende yonas bita new ethiopian music 2019 official video bale tera ethiopian movie 2020 solomon beyene gaafa tokko new ethiopian oromo music 2018 official video. An amhara court has convicted a former cabinet minister bereket simon on corruption charges and sentenced him to six years in prison. Bereket simon was serving as head of government communication affairs office with the rank of minister while kuma demeksa, whose tenure is now over, was mayor of the addis ababa city administration. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Bereket simon to handover cbe board chairmanship oct 19, 2017 0 bereket simon, chairman of board of directors of commercial bank of ethiopia cbe, is due to hand over his position to yinager dessie phd, commissioner of the national planning commission. The former advisor to the prime minister for policy studies and research ato bereket simon spoke to ebc tv and affirmed the alleged facebook comment he made. Walta information interview with simon bereket simon writes a book on the past two elections. Berekets book to be launched today jontambeks blog. The disparity between the old and new ethiopia, and the fresh desires and demands of the people. Check out ethiopian news, new ethiopian musics, ethiopian comedy and more ethiopian videos by subscribing here. After the news of bereket simon and tadesse kassas arrest broke this morning, medias have been buzzing with what the arrest implies to ethiopias democracy and the justice system. The party, a member of the ruling ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front eprdf has been conducting closed door meetings with members of its central committee. Tesfaye gebreab demolishes bereket simons new book ethiopian. Bereket abebe has 9 books on goodreads, and is currently reading. Bereket simon responds to fake facebook comment diretube. By tesfanews bereket simon, former minister of government communication affairs office. The death of the tyrant was the moment bereket shined and displayed the many years of experience in spinning unpleasant news.
Berket simon suspended from andm central committee membership. He recently published a new book entitled ye ethiopia tinsae which translates to the renaissance. In a bid to provide a backdrop, bereket simon begins the book with a. Dw is bowing to pressure from the ethiopian government, in particular from minister of government communications bereket simon. Bereket simon, a senior member of the ruling party in ethiopia and an adviser to ethiopian prime minister hailemariam desalegn, has been admitted to bugshan hospital in saudi arabia. Open letter to bereket simon kassahun addis ethiopia. A key figure in the ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front eprdf, bereket was a relevant personality in both elections.
Bereket simon accuses ethiopian officials of collaborating with eritrean president by ezega august 29, 2018 former communications minister of ethiopia and senior advisor to prime minister, bereket simon, accused higher ranking ethiopian officials of collaborating with eritrean president isaias afewerki. Aug 25, 2018 bereket simon was among those who strongly defended the governments widely condemned course of action. Bereket simon accuses ethiopian officials of collaborating. The tale of two election is a book about berekets personal account of the political events that unfolded in the third and fourth national elections of ethiopia in may 2005 and may 2010, respectively. Bereket simon is an ethiopian politician who was ethiopian communications minister for the ruling ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front eprdf. Bereket simon should be in kaliti serving a life sentence for the rest of his life for crime committed against the people of gonder and ethiopia for the last 26 years. Ato bereket mentioned his prior intention was to write the story of the controversial 2005 election. Download sodereondemand app from apple, android download the app and watch full movies. Bereket simon booted out of amhara regional ruling. Bereket simon, a high ranking ethiopian official, has submitted his resignation from his current government post, according to the bbc amharic. Were here for one reason to provide fair and unbiased information to the community and is committed to separating news and views while covering broad areas of health, education, politics, and sports.
Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. Bereket orchestrated a funeral fit for mother teresa. He was undergoing medical treatment in saudi arabia financed by the billionaire mohammed alamudin. Breaking news bereket simon defects to eritrea ethiotube. Jan 23, 2019 after the news of bereket simon and tadesse kassas arrest broke this morning, medias have been buzzing with what the arrest implies to ethiopias democracy and the justice system. Wende yonas bita new ethiopian music 2019 official video friday prayer live solomon beyene gaafa tokko new ethiopian oromo music 2018 official video. Kassahun addis was a journalist in addis abeba before he fled in september 2009 for nairobi. Aug 25, 2018 bereket simon hails from gonder and is of eritrean parentage. Bereket simon, a high ranking political figure with the ruling eprdf, has submitted his resignation from his position as chair of the ethiopian economic policy research institute, according a report by the bbc amharic. Georges nzongolantalaja professor of african studies university of north carolina at chapel hill wounded nation by bereket habte selassie is a gripping and troubling account of postliberation politics in eritrea. He was the face of the party during the runup and after the 2005 election and the bloody crackdown that followed. Jul 27, 2014 bereket simon, a senior member of the ruling party in ethiopia and an adviser to ethiopian prime minister hailemariam desalegn, has been admitted to bugshan hospital in saudi arabia. This offering evinces the oups progression from its usual focus on south. The book is a comparison of the 2005 and 2010 elections.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. Aug 29, 2018 bereket simon said he is alarmed by the current security situation inside the country, where many regions are partly controlled by what he said are vigilantes. Bereket simon, information minister of ethiopia ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front executive committee member, bereket simon has said the role of the great leader meles zenawi was crucial for the. However, time went quickly that the 2010 election become part of the story. Exethiopian minister jailed 6 years for corruption africanews. As a youth, he took part in the tigrayan peoples liberation front tplf led armed struggle to overthrow the derg regime. An amhara court has convicted a former cabinet minister. He claimed had the state not acted to pummel those who marched in the streets of addis ababa, they unarmed protesters would have unleashed mayhem that would make the rwanda genocide look like childs play. Bereket simon hails from gonder and is of eritrean parentage. Dehai news borkena berket simon suspended from andm.
It looks like we dont have any biography for bereket simon yet be the first to contribute. Tesfaye gebreab demolishes bereket simons new book. Berket simon suspended from andm central committee. Bereket simon, who served as federal government communication minister and advisor to the late meles zenawi, is an extremely unpopular figure in the region and he is believed to be a champion of tigray peoples liberation front supremacy. Bereket simon first interview after suspended from andm. Havent you read the book that was written by eritrean scholar about gadda. Bereket simons wife, asefu fente, who allegedly owns a printing press and other properties are also under investigation for suspicious financial sources. Jun 25, 2019 bereket simon, a high ranking political figure with the ruling eprdf, has submitted his resignation from his position as chair of the ethiopian economic policy research institute, according a report by the bbc amharic. Veteran bereket simon booted out of amhara regional.
Dec 20, 2011 a book by bereket simon, head of the government communications affairs office gcao under a ministerial portfolio, titled a tale of two elections is to be launched on tuesday, december 20, 2011. Bereket simon is an ethiopian politician who was ethiopian communications minister for the. Ato bereket simon writes a book on the past two elections. Bereket started his tale with the historical opportunity that has been bestowed on the eprdf members and the commitment and sacrifices of the. Bereket simon and tadesse kassa arrested over corruption.
Meles zenawis role crucial in nation development and democracy march 17, 20 by meles in meles zenawi photo. In a bid to provide a backdrop, bereket simon begins the book with a prologue chapter briefly discussing the 19992000 ethioeritrean war, the 2001 intraparty dispute in eprdf and the consequent reform of the ruling party. A book by bereket simon, head of the government communications affairs office gcao under a ministerial portfolio, titled a tale of two elections is to be launched on tuesday, december 20, 2011. Prime minister hailemariam desalegns policy study and research advisor, bereket simon resigns from his post, according to multiple sources. Wifi is free, and this hotel also features breakfast and an airport shuttle. Bereket simon said he is alarmed by the current security situation inside the country, where many regions are partly controlled by what he said are vigilantes. Dec 23, 2011 ato bereket simon writes a book on the past two elections by seble teweldebirhan addis ababa, december 21, 2011 on tuesday night this week, sheraton addis was crowded by ethiopian celebrities, politicians, business community, diplomats, journalist, and many other recognizable personalities. Abiy ahmed, it is impossible to predict where the country will take it. Bereket simon, who served as minister of communication in the 19952012 government of meles zenawi and was widely considered his righthand man, cofounded the fund, tiret corporation, in 1995 and. New readers have much to learn about eritrea and postcolonial africa. Ethiopia arrests exgovt minister bereket simon over.
Bereket simon, who served as minister of communication in the 19952012. Bereket used the occasion to create dissent and bad will among our people. May 17, 2020 an amhara court has convicted a former cabinet minister bereket simon on corruption charges and sentenced him to six years in prison. The englishmans book is a work of fiction while ato berekets book purports to be a historical analysis of what happened yesterday in front of all of us.
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