Forum set to hold a demonstration in Addis

ESAT News

December 10, 2014

Forum (Medrek), a coalition of Ethiopia based opposition parties, has called a demonstration in Addis Abeba to be held on December 14, 2014. The demonstration is aimed at calling the government to stop rights abuses, to hold a free, fair and democratic election, and equally smooth for all.

Forum stated that it has repeatedly called on the government to sit for talks and negotiations although the regime refused. It said the demonstration to be held between 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday December 14, will oppose the ruling Front’s stubbornness and the continued arrest and harassment of opposition members and the society.

Tilahun Endashaw, the Public Relations Head of Forum, said it is now impossible to free and fair election in such a condition when the government controls everything through the one-to-five structure.

Tilahun said unless the regime is willing to solve the questions of the people, it will utilise different forms of peaceful and legal strategies and hold successive protests.