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Development Association and many others. Meles government worked the country to economically grow steadily since he took an office. During the last seven years, Ethiopia's GDP growth had shown 9 percent of rate. The country also topped to the category "policies of social inclusion and equity" in domain of "economic management", while Ethiopia was successful scoring "structural policies" and "public sector management and institutions". Gross primary enrollment rate which was initially poor, went 93% in 2004 from 72% in 1990, raising literacy rate from 50% in 1997 to 65% in 2002. Opposition parties contested those growth rate, stating double-digit inflation comes from a result of ruling party government economic failure. Ethiopia became the fastest growing countries in Africa.
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Minister Meles at the G-8 Summit in May and recall my personal admiration for his desire to lift millions of Ethiopians out of poverty through his drive for food security. I am also grateful for Prime Minister Meles's service for peace and security in Africa, his contributions to the African Union, and his voice for Africa on the world stage. On behalf of the American people, I offer my condolences to Prime Minister Meles' family and to the people of Ethiopia on this untimely loss and confirm the U.S. Government's commitment to our partnership with Ethiopia. Going forward, we encourage the Government of Ethiopia to enhance its support for development, democracy, regional stability and security, human rights, and prosperity for its people."
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developed a sudden infection and died around 11:40pm last night. His body will be returned to Ethiopia soon. We have set up a committee to organise his funeral. More information will be released about that soon. As per Ethiopian law, Hailemariam Desalegn has now taken over the leadership. He will also be in charge of the Ethiopian military and all other government institutions. I would like to stress, nothing in Ethiopia will change. The government will continue. Our policies and institutions will continue. Nothing will change in Ethiopia. Desalegn will be confirmed by parliament.
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to divisions, which on other hands, Meles argues it gives several interests, equitable distribution and wealth to them. He added that the system provides recourse to fight poverty, peasants must choice their own decisions in their own languages. Meles views emphasized an economic growth claiming "if you think it is threat, it will be; if you think it a benefit, then it will be. Ethnicity will become less an issue as the economy grows and Ethiopia's process of assimilation does its job."
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offensive measures which subsequently lead to the capture of the disputed Badme area and most parts of western Eritrea, and Ethiopian President Negaso Gidada gave a victory speech and a peace treaty was signed a few weeks later. According to the peace treaty Ethiopia then pulled out of the Eritrean Territory. Though Ethiopian troops controlled
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We will never accept any global deal that does not limit global warming to the minimum unavoidable level, no matter what levels of compensation and assistance are promised to us... While we will reason with everyone to achieve our objective, we will not rubber-stamp an agreement by the powers that be
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Meles government encouraged collectivist land reforms and redistribution at local levels. However, the constitution deemed has shortcomings. Article 40, section 3 states that, "The right to own rural and urban land as well as natural resources belongs to only to the state and the people." The farmers
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dominated the imperial rule likewise. Reasons posited the aim of ethnic federalism empowers all ethnic groups in Ethiopia to share their cultures and languages, and ethnic-based liberation front preferred to join the July Convention of Nationalities in 1991. Critic always commented this system brings
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began in May 1998 following the Eritrean troops invasion of Badme and parts of Sheraro woredas. Following the invasion Ethiopia demanded that the Eritrean troops leave the invaded areas completely. However, the Eritrean government refused to pull out. Then the Ethiopians responded with huge counter -
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The United States facilitated peace talks between different rebel groups including EPRDF and the Derg to bring an end to the civil war which lasted for nearly 17 years and reach some kind of political settlement in 1991. The talks did not bear any fruit as EPRDF's force were moving to the capital and
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for Green Revolution for initiating a good foundation for economic progress in Ethiopia, particularly in the agricultural sector, where the poor country has doubled its food production. During the award ceremony held in the Norwegian capital of Oslo on 3 September, the director of the UN project for
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asked about a gap between the United States of America's strategic and ideological goals in relation to its support for Meles' government, it quoted HRW researcher Leslie Lefkow as saying: "There is an opportunity here. If donors are shrewd, they will use the opportunity that this presents to push a
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attributed Meles' absence to a minor illness. A press conference, during which the government planned to clarify Meles' health status, was scheduled for 18 July but postponed until later in the week. While the government acknowledged that Meles had been hospitalised, it stated that his condition was
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Abebe was escorted by guards and detained. Abebe noted in his latest speech, "I voiced the anger, frustration and aspiration of the Ethiopian people in front of world leaders...Some are calling me a hero, others says I deserve honours. While I appreciate all the outpour of support, this is not about
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PM Meles Zenawi was allegedly awarded the World Peace Prize for his contributions to global peace and his effort to stabilize the Horn of Africa through cooperation with Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD). However, the World Peace Council strongly denied that they have awarded this
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Prime Minister Meles received various international awards for setting up a good foundation for the development of Ethiopia. Even though Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world, the near double-digit annual economic growth rate recently is seen as the beginning of Ethiopia's long
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was forefront advocator in women rights. Meles government encouraged all-encompassing women participations, organized forums to discuss backward issues in national television. Discussions include concerning tangential issues, HIV transmission, premature marriage, job opportunities and more. Various
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Meles Tekle who was executed by the Derg government in 1975. He received primary education at Queen of Sheba Junior High School in Adwa. Because he started school at age 11 or 12 it took him 5 years to complete the regular 8-year program as he was able to skip grades. He then joined the prestigious
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Meles received a Gold Order of Merit award from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in February 2007. PM Meles was given the CAF organisation's highest award for his services in advancing the progress of African football. Ethiopia was one of the founding countries of the CAF (1957) and the
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Tabor 100, an African American entrepreneur's organization, honored PM Meles for his contribution toward economic and social transformation in Africa with its prestigious Crystal Eagle International Leadership Award in April 2005. Tabor 100, a U.S.-based nongovernmental organization, calling Meles
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Meles' government allowed freedom of religion formally in 1991. Previous issues including Orthodox Church dominance prior 1974, seizure of church by the Derg regime, state sponsored persecution against non-Orthodox Christians, second-class citizenship accorded to Ethiopian Muslims, and land owning
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Meles stated that EPRDF's victory was a triumph for the thousands of TPLF-fighters who were killed, for the millions of Ethiopians who were victims of the country's biggest famine during the Derg regime, when some estimates put up to 1.5 million deaths of Ethiopians from famine and the Red Terror.
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Meles donated his $ 200,000 financial award to a foundation called "Fre—Addis Ethiopia Women Fund" (Fre-Addis Ethiopia Yesetoch Merja Mahiber). The Fre-Addis Ethiopia Women Fund has an objective "to empower girls through providing educational opportunities" and it currently supports 514 needy and
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On 18 May 2012, Meles attended to Food Security 2012 G8 Summit in Washington D.C to discuss agricultural transformation in Africa to deal with unification of farmers and private sectors. Abebe Gelaw, a Washington-based Ethiopian journalist disrupted the conference by yelling at the podium against
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government awarded Meles Rwanda's National Liberation Medal, the "Uruti," in July 2009 for helping to liberate Rwanda and end the genocide in the country. Alongside two other African leaders, Meles was also given Rwanda's highest accolade, the "Umurinzi" medal, Rwanda's Campaign Against Genocide
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released this statement: "The passing of Prime Minister Meles is being mourned across the globe. We all have just lost a great leader of Ethiopia and a preeminent advocate for Africa and the developing world. I pray for the repose of a truly bright mind who lived an intense and moving life – my
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The TPLF was one of the armed groups struggling against the Derg, the junta which led Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991. Meles was elected member of the leadership committee in 1979 and chairman of the executive committee of TPLF in 1983. He was the chairperson of both the TPLF and the EPRDF. After the
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Ethiopia has expanded schools partially since 1990 without regional coverage. Meles rearranged school expanding scheme with million of Ethiopian birr; while his policy focussing around agricultural sector, the jobs in urban areas became declined, resulting in opposition from students and urban
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released the statement: "It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia's development, particularly his unyielding commitment to Ethiopia's poor. I met with Prime
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It's a sad day for Ethiopia. The man who led our country for the past 21 years and brought economic and democratic changes, has died. We have lost our respected leader. Meles has been receiving treatment abroad. He was getting better and we were expecting him to return to Addis Ababa. But he
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Meles government advocated "pro-poor" domestic policy. According to World Bank's East African leadership, the Ethiopian government ranked first to share GDP for "pro-poor" sectors. It also created regional development to Amhara Development Association, Tigray Development Association, Oromia
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residents as well. In 1991, 27% of Ethiopian children attended school. The growth enrollment doubled to 77% and reached 85% in November 2006. As of 2005, there were 13,500 elementary schools and 550 secondary schools. Secondary schools were aided by satellite program called "School-Net".
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In July 1991, the Convention of Nationalities was held. It was the first Ethiopian multinational convention where delegates of various nations and organizations were given fair and equal representation and observed by various international organizations including the United Nations,
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on 20 August 2012 from an undisclosed illness. Some analysts claim that he died from shock due to a confrontation at the G20 conference. "Zenawism" refers to his principles and policies of ethnic federalism, especially those the TPLF advocated, and is the subject of academic study.
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Despite working together against the Derg regime, Meles and Isaias positive relationship turned sour after Meles succumbed to U.S. pressure to hold an election within a year, but Afewerki abandoned his original promise to create a transitional government in the early 1990s. The
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on full scholarship and completed high school in 1972. Upon graduating with honors from General Wingate, he was awarded the Haile Selassie I Prize, a selective award given only to the most outstanding students. In 1975, Meles left the university to join the
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as the best we could get for the moment. We will use our numbers to delegitimize any agreement that is not consistent with our minimal position. If needs be we are prepared to walk out of any negotiations that threaten to be another rape of our continent.
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Meles was given the Green Revolution award and a financial prize of 200,000 dollars by the Norwegian Yara Foundation in September 2005 "in recognition of past accomplishments and encouragement to achieve economic development for the people of Ethiopia."
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Meles was a co-chairperson of the Global Coalition for Africa (GCA.) The Global Coailition for Africa brings together senior African policy makers and their partners to deepen dialogue and build consensus on Africa's priority development
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that included demands for US$ 67 billion per year in finance for adaptation funding and US$ 200 billion per year for mitigation and set targets in terms of reductions of emissions by developed countries not by reference to temperature.
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Although Meles and his administration claimed they preferred a united but federal state that included the Eritrean state, since Meles' TPLF fought together with EPLF, Meles did not have a choice but to leave the decision to
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Mengistu fled the country. The United States agreed to support the EPRDF which would have, nevertheless, seized power without anyone's support. Many angry demonstrators in Addis Ababa reacted to this by protesting against
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to an Ethiopian father and mother, Meles became actively involved in politics after changing his original first name from Legesse to Meles, adopted following the execution of fellow university student Meles Takele by the
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During Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's rule, Ethiopia prospered economically (with double-digit economic growth for his last 9 years). The high economic growth is continuing 7 years after his death, since his party
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was approved in 1994, providing for a parliamentary system. The president served as ceremonial head of state, with the prime minister as head of government and chief executive. The EPRDF handily won the
2339:"As we respond to the assault of our enemy and defend our country, we must never break international laws. Crime can not be solved by more crime." – Meles Zenawi speaking to Parliament 23 November 2006. 539:, Meles's party EPRDF won and he remained as prime minister, while opposition parties strongly complained that the election was "stolen" and unfair. Shortly during and after the election, disastrous 6678: 3147: 2334:"When they (Somali Jihadists) control the whole of Somalia it would be very naive to assume that they will mend their ways, cease to be terrorists and become very civilized and very tame pussycats." 3458: 1576:
On 31 August 2009, Meles was appointed Chair of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC). The group had been established following 4 February 2009 decision at the 12th
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The EPRDF once convinced that land should not be privatized, farmers would pay their land after drought. His government believed privatization should be implemented potentially, but not presently.
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PM Meles was awarded the Good Governance Award of the Global Coalition for Africa for leading Ethiopia along a democratic path during the challenging period of transition. He was selected for the
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After his body was repatriated two days later, thousands of mourners congregated on streets from the airport to Meles' former residence to pay their last respects as his coffin, draped in the
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In February 2010, the UN named Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles as co-chair of the Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing, a new high-level U.N. advisory group on climate change financing.
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Africa said, "With our support, Ethiopia can lift itself from poverty and hunger. Under Prime Minister Meles the country has created the grassroots structure to enable this to happen."
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recognized an EPRDF electoral victory and accused European Union election observers who were critical of the outcome of doing a "bad job" and of "favoring opposition groups".
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Meles played an important role in developing the African Union's position on climate change since 2009 and was a 'friend of the Chair' at the 15th Conference of the Parties (
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on basis of border conflicts. The war comes to end in 2000. During the war, between 70,000 and 98,217 people were killed and 650,000 displaced. The Algiers Agreement was a
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use uncertain transfer rights whilst using lands. Since 2008, the government announced "empty" land leasing to foreign investors. This outlook considered by some holders "
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Accordingly, he maintained that the big support it received from peasants and rural areas helped EPRDF maintain peace and stability. Foreign support was diverse; the
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Ethiopia's military honored Prime Minister Meles for his leadership during the 1998–2000 war with its northern neighbour when Eritrea invaded Ethiopia in 1998.
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me. It is not about my heroism but the truth that must be told with utmost clarity. It is about our country, people, and the freedom and dignity we deserve."
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Zenawi "international leader of the year 2005", also honored the efforts of the Ethiopian government in general for its war on poverty and backwardness.
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issues by non-Orthodox population almost resolved. However, most analysis stated that there was sporadic clashes since equality and rights granted by
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magazine's 1991 analysis. The Eritreans were given the choice for independence or to stay in the union. They voted for independence on 24 May 1993,
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Prime Minister Meles was awarded the Haile Selassie I Prize Trust, a highly selective award given only to the most outstanding graduating students.
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prize to Meles Zenawi: saying " WPC press bureau wishes to declare that no such award was given by our organization in the past or will be given"
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Several social, economic, religious, and political developments and systems were established for the first time in Ethiopia under Meles' rule.
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began against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia, with the Ethiopian military eventually joining the mission the following month. According to
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have betrayed them and he is responsible for the loss of lives, relationships, and mutually benefiting opportunities of the two countries.
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was held during his four-year presidency, which resulted in Eritrean secession from Ethiopia in 1993, but the two countries entered into a
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summit meetings in Addis Ababa. Opposition groups claimed that Meles may have already died on 16 July while undergoing treatment in
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Under his leadership, many universities and colleges unprecedentedly expanded and constructed. Those higher institutions include
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organization, with the dedication of AU leaders like Meles, was celebrating the International Year of African Football in 2007.
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in Ethiopia honored Prime Minister Meles for his political and diplomatic leadership role in the return and re-erection of the
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on 2 September 2012 in a religious ceremony attended by at least 20 African presidents and thousands of Ethiopians gathered in
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First unrestricted freedom of religion for evangelicals/Pentecostals (since 1994; a Pentecostal succeeded him in 2012)
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Western NGOs Amnesty International called for the new administration to end Meles' "ever-increasing repression" and
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His government criticized for decentralizing of language system. Critics concerned that this policy would fracture
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in 1991. He was president of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia during which he paved the way for Eritrea to
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peacekeepers and air support by the United States, managed to drive out the rival ICU. On 8 January 2007, as the
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of the Netherlands in 2004. In July 2002, he received an honorary doctoral degree in political science from the
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said in December 2007 that "Ethiopia's economy has been growing at record speed in recent years." In 2008, the
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ruled that Badme belonged to Eritrea, Ethiopia continued to maintain a presence of its soldiers in the town.
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marathon struggle to eliminate poverty. Acknowledging the rapid GDP growth of the country, the UK newspaper
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elected Meles to chair the executive committee of the NEPAD (the New Partnership for Africa's Development)
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Assembly of Heads of States to build a common Africa position on climate change in preparations for COP15.
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In Meles' death, as in life, a penchant for secrecy, control – Blog – Committee to Protect Journalists
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since 1995. The radiant star insignia indicates equality between nations and nationalities of Ethiopia
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not serious. There were further rumours of his death when he was not seen in public after the 2012
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Political leaders, states, and institutions offered their thoughts on Meles following his death.
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Meles declared war on the ICU unprovoked in order to curry favor with the West. In 2006, the
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similarly added that the next administration should repeal the 2009 anti-terrorism law. As
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Meles was given the Africa Political Leadership Award of 2008 by the US-based newspaper,
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On 3 September 2009, Meles made a speech to the Africa Partnership Forum, where he said:
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The TPLF administration strongly regards gender equality; Meles' wife and First Lady
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Meles was first with the Tigrayan National Organization (TNO), the forerunner of the
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Discomfiture of democracy? The 2005 election crisis in Ethiopia and its aftermath.
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between the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia signed on 12 December 2000, at
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in Ethiopia). In 1989, he became the chairman of the TPLF, and the head of the
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In July 2012, questions arose concerning Meles' health when he did not attend
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of the United Kingdom in 1995 and a masters of science in economics from the
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assumed control of much of the southern part of Somalia and promptly imposed
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saying it hoped his death "may usher a new era of stability and peace" and
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On 20 August, Meles Zenawi died after contracting an infection in Belgium.
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regime in 1991 that the federal government controlled most of the country.
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The EPRDF faced an unprecedented challenge from opposition groups like the
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Ethiopian heads of state (1974–1987) / Presidents of Ethiopia (since 1987)
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much stronger and bolder human rights stance and need for reform." Author
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said that the "circumstances of his death remained laced with intrigue".
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Prior to federalism, both the Haile Selassie and Derg government limited
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A Political history of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (1975–1991)
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Prior to Meles' appointment, but in light of the AU's decision and the
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Chief ministers (1909–1943) / Prime ministers of Ethiopia (since 1943)
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orphan rural girls to pursue their education throughout the country.
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as a response to what he considered to be the "old imperial rule of
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http://www.ethpress.gov.et/Herald/articleDetail.asp?articleid=20902
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from 1998 to 2000, during which 98,217 people were killed. In the
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Part of PM Meles' controversial reply to Dr. Abdul Mejid Hussien.
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First regional referendum for peaceful Secession (Eritrea, 1991–)
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were on good terms, as Eritrean forces helped TPLF overthrow the
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Algiers Declaration on the African Common Platform to Copenhagen
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in Heiligendamm in 2007 (Meles at elevated row fourth from left)
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Agricultural Development-Led Industrialisation (ADLI) strategy
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Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front politicians
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First multi-party parliament with opposition MPs (since 2000)
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First private media outlets in Ethiopian history (since 1994)
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Meles Zenawi is a dictator! Meles Zenawi is a dictator! Free
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of Kenya and Meles Zenawi to the Oval Office, December 2002
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prime minister of Ethiopia from 1995 to his death in 2012.
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after the 1995 general election, and was chairman of the
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Meles moved to have Ethiopia gain a larger share of the
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should share their own languages, culture and lands. An
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cited and criticised the secrecy around Meles' death.
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Tokyo International Conference on African Development
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called Meles "an inspirational spokesman for Africa."
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after his death, as well as a possible detriment to
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2007 Mogadishu TransAVIAexport Airlines Il-76 crash
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For example, 490:Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front 336:Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front 221:Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front 6689:Members of the House of Peoples' Representatives 6635: 4100: 3599:"Radio 4 – Today Programme International Report" 2750: 2748: 1668:and at the time of the death of the head of the 1470:to Eritrea. Eritreans feel Meles Zenawi and the 1230: 4832:"Ethiopia – Meles Zenawi G8 Summit in Pictures" 4440:"Nigeria, Ethiopia top Africa investment index" 4148:Haile GebrSelassie on the Death of Meles Zenawi 3017:"Africa | Eritrea broke law in border war" 2909:"Meles: The titan who changed Africa – Opinion" 2725: 2723: 1065:Meles in 2002 photographed by Helene C. Stikkel 6101: 4922:. Freaddis.org. 15 August 2011. Archived from 4160: 4158: 4156: 4080:"Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi dies after illness" 3692:. 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Archived from 4753:"Meles Zenawi receives merit award from CAF" 4391:"Ethiopia's economy growing at record speed" 3781:"Abebe Gellaw: The Man Who Cried "Freedom!"" 2808: 2720: 2294:– after Eritrea's attack on Mekele, Ethiopia 2090:First consecutive double-digit GDP growth – 2051:Meles was chosen to represent Africa at the 1927: 1707:was also issued. There were also fears of a 1631:State funeral of Meles Zenawi procession in 1514:in the capital from its interim location in 1347:prospects as leverage in exporting power to 630:). He eventually became better known by his 16:Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 1995 to 2012 6182:Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa 4348:"Azeb Mesfin, MP and Widow of Meles Zenawi" 4212: 4153: 4124:Power vacuum fears engulf Ethiopia – Africa 2566:Messele, Bereket Eshetu (10 October 2020). 2124:The Eritrean Struggle: From Where to Where? 1920:even became the fastest-growing economy in 787:became the leader of Eritrea. Meles was in 777:would vote against secession, according to 566: 27:, and the person should be referred by the 6094: 6080: 5952: 5938: 5569: 5555: 5316: 5302: 5104: 5090: 3976:"Ethiopia's Meles Ill, Misses AU Meetings" 3837: 2598:Verfassungsblog: On Matters Constitutional 2480: 2446: 2444: 2423: 2084:First ethnic-based federalism (since 1994) 1916:continued to work with the same policies. 1286:. Please do not remove this message until 1205: 1056: 495:After leading the EPRDF to victory in the 472:government in 1975. In that year, he left 55: 5959: 4614:. Sellassie.ourfamily.com. Archived from 4240: 4094: 4072: 3864: 3762:"USAID says opposition lost the election" 3619: 3035: 2267:post-Eritrean-Ethiopian war complications 1306:Learn how and when to remove this message 1225:Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations 1163: 834: 661: 610:in northern Ethiopia, to Zenawi Asres, a 5446:People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 5185:People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 4731:"Axum town residents award Meles Zenawi" 4272:Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi dies at 57 4067:Ethiopians mourn leader's death – Africa 4062: 4060: 4058: 4056: 4054: 4052: 2903: 2901: 2899: 2897: 2895: 2631:"Profile: Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi" 2336:—Interview with AP on Somali extremists. 1993:. Previous winners of the award include 1753:praised Meles' "exceptional leadership". 1638: 1626: 1582: 1563: 1540: 1425: 1405: 1389: 1371:and South Sudan, as well as stabilizing 1351:, amongst others. He had also aided the 1323: 1282:Relevant discussion may be found on the 1196:2005 Ethiopian general election violence 1167: 1136: 1100: 1060: 1031: 930:is official working language to Amhara, 866: 681: 84:23 August 1995 – 20 August 2012 5496:Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 5232:Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 4003: 2565: 2441: 1623:Death and state funeral of Meles Zenawi 1359:as the rebels fought the government in 1353:Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement 1132: 480:(TPLF) and fight against the Derg (the 6636: 6309:Battle of Mogadishu (March–April 2007) 3843: 3432:. Businessinafrica.net. Archived from 2591: 2007:Residents of the historic and ancient 1442:Meles Zenawi and President of Eritrea 1375:towards the end of the mandate of the 1215:organizations emerged for example the 945: 812:Prime Minister of Ethiopia (1995–2012) 695:EPRDF assumed power at the end of the 6075: 5933: 5550: 5297: 5085: 4903: 4664:"The Yara Prize Laureate 2005 - Yara" 4241:Gettleman, Jeffrey (21 August 2012). 4049: 3778: 3622:"Lasting legacy of Ethiopia's famine" 3317: 3065:"Ethnicity will become less an issue" 2929: 2892: 2840: 2628: 2624: 2622: 2354:—Response to EU's demands for Eritrea 1890:in South Korea. Meles was married to 1157:" with a risk of losing their plots. 1105:High school laboratory in Addis Ababa 953:Religion in Ethiopia (2016 estimate) 614:from Adwa and Alemash Ghebreluel, an 547:, in which 193 people were killed by 492:(EPRDF) after its formation in 1988. 428: 204:19 May 1995 – 20 August 2012 141:28 May 1991 – 22 August 1995 4437: 4329: 3172: 2212: 2141: 2019:after a 68-year stay in Rome, Italy. 1842: 1616: 1256: 1252: 1185:Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement 1092: 1047: 850: 570: 233:8 May 1988 – 20 August 2012 6664:Erasmus University Rotterdam alumni 6319:Battle of Mogadishu (November 2007) 6214:2006 Islamic Courts Union offensive 6197:Diplomatic and humanitarian efforts 5476:Transitional Government of Ethiopia 5211:Transitional Government of Ethiopia 4101:Tadesse, Kirubel (21 August 2012). 3620:Woolridge, Mike (23 October 2009). 3487:. Ethiopiafirst.com. Archived from 3388:. Ucbp-ethiopia.com. Archived from 2779:(Los Angeles: Tsehai, 2009), p. 62. 2477:African affairs, 105(419), 173-199. 2450: 1827:Regional groups responded with the 1527:coordinated multinational operation 1217:Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association 1027: 711: 501:Transitional Government of Ethiopia 460:from 1995 until his death in 2012. 13: 4666:. 25 November 2007. Archived from 3848:. Garoweonline.com. Archived from 3844:Online, Garowe (12 January 2011). 3825:. Globalpolicy.org. 14 August 2007 3726:"Ethiopian protesters 'massacred'" 3414:. 18 November 2005. Archived from 3175:"Ethiopia legalises private radio" 2962:"Ethiopian troops celebrate(2000)" 2871: 2694: 2677: 2619: 1145:Ethiopia frequently suffered from 1075:United Ethiopian Democratic Forces 763: 686:Meles (far right) sitting next to 14: 6730: 6719:People of the Ethiopian Civil War 6236:Somali Reconciliation Conferences 4968: 4166:"Ethiopians mourn leader's death" 4004:Davison, William (16 July 2012). 3878:. 1 December 2011. Archived from 1686:announced on state television: 1659:; however, Deputy Prime Minister 1643:Live broadcast of the funeral in 1536: 1502:raged, TFG President and founder 1394:Meles with Indian prime minister 1181:Coalition for Unity and Democracy 863:Ethnic federalism § Ethiopia 857:Ethnic discrimination in Ethiopia 729:) at the height of the Cold War. 707:President of Ethiopia (1991–1995) 677:Marxist-Leninist League of Tigray 340:Marxist–Leninist League of Tigray 192:House of People's Representatives 6582: 6563: 6543: 6519: 6495: 6424: 5415: 5409: 5403: 5397: 5391: 5173: 5167: 5161: 5155: 4938: 4912: 4897: 4872: 4850: 4824: 4804:Barney Jopson in Dar es Salaam. 4797: 4771: 4745: 4723: 4698: 4674: 4656: 4630: 4438:Apps, Peter (18 February 2009). 4374: 4138:, "BBC News" (2 September 2012). 3267:"Oromia Development Association" 3245:"Tigrai Development Association" 3223:"Amhara Development Association" 3087:"SNNP Regional State - Ethiopia" 2217: 1910:Tigray People's Liberation Front 1846: 1838: 1829:Ogaden National Liberation Front 1816:Committee to Protect Journalists 1261: 1173:Ethiopian general election, 2005 845:Tigray People's Liberation Front 773:leadership in the hope that the 673:Tigray People's Liberation Front 649:Tigray People's Liberation Front 574: 499:, he served as president of the 478:Tigray People's Liberation Front 380:Tigray People's Liberation Front 373: 324:Tigray People's Liberation Front 6623:Somali Civil War (2009–present) 6526:Transitional Federal Parliament 4920:"Fre-Addis Ethiopia Women Fund" 4604: 4578: 4567: 4556: 4531: 4505: 4479: 4457: 4431: 4409: 4383: 4368: 4356:. Addis Ababa. 8 September 2013 4303: 4265: 4253: 4234: 4222:. Yonhap News. 2 September 2012 4141: 4129: 4117: 3942: 3920: 3823:"Ethiopian Invasion of Somalia" 3815: 3794: 3772: 3754: 3736: 3718: 3679: 3661: 3639: 3613: 3591: 3565: 3547: 3529:"New university and facilities" 3521: 3503: 3477: 3422: 3404: 3378: 3360: 3348: 3330: 3311: 3281: 3259: 3237: 3215: 3189: 3166: 3140: 3112:"Ethiopia - the World Factbook" 3104: 3079: 3057: 2980: 2954: 2923: 2865: 2834: 2782: 2770: 2671: 2653: 2629:Amimo, Uduak (10 August 2005). 2585: 2559: 2345:—on border dispute with Eritrea 2117: 1903:Economic prosperity of Ethiopia 1878:Meles acquired an MBA from the 1377:Transitional Federal Government 1147:droughts throughout its history 1141:Oxen threshing in Tigray Region 1125:. Other are Awassa College and 667:Ethiopian Civil War (1974–1991) 642:General Wingate High school in 503:from 1991 to 1995, then as the 6471:Hassan Abdullah Hersi al-Turki 6172:History of Somalia (1991–2006) 4904:Ejiet, Austin (28 June 2009). 4808:. En.afrik.com. Archived from 4779:"Global Coailition for Africa" 4105:. Yahoo News. Associated Press 3904:. 17 July 2012. Archived from 3173:Adow, Mohammed (2 June 2004). 2988:"Negaso Gidada victory speech" 2932:"Ethiopia: Rebels Take Charge" 2516: 2467: 2397: 2371: 2204:, Madrid, Vosa Ediciones, 1992 2039:Organization for African Unity 1718:Meles's funeral took place in 878:Meles' government implemented 746:Organization for African Unity 654:Meles Zenawi was an Ethiopian 1: 6674:Ethiopian Orthodox Christians 6669:Commission for Africa members 6659:Alumni of the Open University 6654:Addis Ababa University alumni 6408:2008 Hargeisa–Bosaso bombings 6393:February 2008 Bosaso bombings 4467:. Newtimes.co.rw. 3 July 2009 3370:. 7 June 2006. Archived from 3269:. Oda.org.et. 21 January 2010 2816:"Ethiopia: Status of Amharas" 2364: 2208: 2104: 2066: 1231:2012 journalist verbal attack 690:in a 1970's political meeting 509:Meles Zenawi's administration 23:, the name Zenawi Asres is a 4834:. Nazret.com. Archived from 4168:. Al Jazeera. 22 August 2012 4150:. Ectv.org (21 August 2012). 3573:"Urgent plea for famine aid" 3510:Wollega University expanding 3318:Abiye, Yonas (4 June 2007). 2930:Beyer, Lisa (10 June 1991). 2843:"TIME magazine 1991 June 10" 2841:Beyer, Lisa (10 June 1991). 2702:"Biography Ato Meles Zenawi" 2027: 1742:praised Meles' achievements. 1729: 1568:Meles Zenawi, a panelist at 1221:Kembatti Mentti Gezzima-tope 1036:Journalists training in 2005 910:is the official language of 7: 6704:Prime ministers of Ethiopia 6329:Battle of Beledweyne (2008) 6279:Battle of Beledweyne (2006) 4706:"Ethiopian army honours PM" 3386:"Focus On Higher Education" 3289:"Ethiopia's GPD increasing" 2789:ThinkExist.com Quotations. 2236:using the Transwiki process 2163: 2092:International Monetary Fund 1972:Corporate Council on Africa 1941:International Monetary Fund 1713:Eritrea-Ethiopian relations 1647:via public space television 1288:conditions to do so are met 900:Ethiopian national identity 818:Premiership of Meles Zenawi 750:European Economic Community 474:Haile Selassie I University 430:[mɛllɛszenawiasrɛs] 10: 6735: 6324:Battle of Mogadishu (2008) 6103:War in Somalia (2006–2009) 5062:Prime Minister of Ethiopia 4513:"World Peace Prize, Meles" 4311:"Honorary doctoral degree" 3459:"Educational improvements" 2606:10.17176/20190211-220709-0 1620: 1506:, a former colonel in the 1477: 1421: 1317: 860: 854: 815: 72:Prime Minister of Ethiopia 18: 6617: 6416: 6398:Al-Hidaya Mosque massacre 6380: 6347: 6261: 6226:Ethiopian–Somali conflict 6164: 6133: 6120:Ethiopian–Somali conflict 6109: 5981: 5967: 5806: 5588: 5524: 5494: 5474: 5444: 5424: 5389: 5331: 5265: 5229: 5208: 5182: 5153: 5119: 5068: 5059: 5047: 5037: 5028: 5016: 5011: 3928:"Africa Group submission" 3710:: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( 2255:—on a post-election issue 1928:Titles, awards and honors 1897: 1670:Ethiopian Orthodox Church 1412:British Foreign Secretary 1355:prior to independence of 456:from 1991 to 1995 and as 421: 403: 393: 385: 368: 363: 355: 345: 329: 319: 299: 268: 263: 259: 249: 237: 226: 218: 208: 197: 188: 176: 161: 145: 134: 126: 114: 102: 88: 77: 70: 66: 54: 45: 38: 6339:Battle of Kismayo (2008) 6219:2006 Battle of Mogadishu 3673:7 September 2011 at the 3647:"Ethiopian Constitution" 3559:13 December 2007 at the 2592:Fessha, Yonatan (2019). 2411:. London. 27 August 2012 2318:—on post-election events 2200:Blanco Chivite, Manuel. 1682:Minister of Information 806:Algiers Agreement (2000) 567:Early life and education 46: 6362:Battle of Bargal (2007) 6314:Battle of Bargal (2007) 4586:"Good governance award" 4285:"Commission for Africa" 2285:- Meles interviewed by 2153:Teachers TV (Interview) 1206:Fourth term (2010–2012) 1198:, the Administrator of 1057:Second term (2000–2005) 880:ethnic based federalism 839:Meles was appointed as 775:independence referendum 701:secede from the country 452:militant who served as 6699:Presidents of Ethiopia 6466:al-Itihaad al-Islamiya 6403:2008 Mogadishu bombing 4908:– via AllAfrica. 4419:. Imf.org. 19 May 2008 4274:. 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Index

Ethiopian name
patronymic
given name

Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Negasso Gidada
Girma Wolde-Giorgis
Tamirat Layne
Hailemariam Desalegn
President of Ethiopia
Tesfaye Dinka
Tamirat Layne
Tesfaye Gebre Kidan
Negasso Gidada
House of People's Representatives
Adwa
Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front
Adwa
Tigray Province
Ethiopian Empire
Brussels
Belgium
Tigray People's Liberation Front
Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front
Marxist–Leninist League of Tigray
Azeb Mesfin
Tigray Region
Tigray People's Liberation Front
Ethiopian Civil War
Tigringa

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