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NEWS ARCHIVE
March 2001
Latest News News Archive Press Relase

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Ethiopia Releases Additional 154 Eritrean POWs

March 8, 2001
Ethiopia Thursday said it had released additional 154 Eritrean prisoners of war or POWs under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Full Report

SOURCE: Panafrican News Agency


Eritreans delaying Horn of Africa peace process: UN

March 8, 2001
The deployment of 4,200 UN peacekeepers in a buffer zone between Eritrea and Ethiopia is being delayed by the continued presence of Eritrean troops, the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) has said. Full Report

SOURCE: AFP


Government Says Faction Talks "Undermining"

March 8, 2001
Somalia's interim Prime Minster Ali Khalif Galayr made fresh accusations against Ethiopia on Wednesday. Full Report

SOURCE: IRIN


UN Mission Verifies Ethiopia's Redeployment Of Troops In Future Buffer Area

March 8, 2001
The United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea has verified that Ethiopian armed forces have redeployed to the southern boundary of the future temporary security zone (TSZ), but the Mission still cannot declare the buffer area established pending action by Eritrea. Full Report

SOURCE: United Nations


UN Encounters Impasse With Eritrea Over Security Zone

March 8, 2001
(M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Security Council did not give equal priority to all conflicts or crisis situations, he said. It must concentrate on those that were most susceptible to treatment, even in the face of immense difficulties. Full Report

SOURCE: Panafrican News Agency


UN: Security Council meets to review commitments of September 2000 Summit

March 8, 2001
The United Nations Thursday disclosed of encountering an "impasse" with Eritrea while trying to establish the temporary security zone (TSZ) for separating Ethiopian and Eritrean forces along the common border. . Full Report

SOURCE: M2 Communications Ltd.


Eritrea steadfast over border row

March 8, 2001
Efforts are continuing to maintain the peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia, despite mounting concern at the failure by Eritrean forces to complete a scheduled withdrawal from a buffer zone earlier this month. Full Report

SOURCE: BBC


Ethiopia accused of plot to undermine Somalia's new interim government

March 8, 2001
The prime minister of the Transitional Government of Somalia, Ali Khalif Galayr, yesterday held a news conference to comment on Ethiopian interference and the counterfeit money being smuggled into the country. Full Report

SOURCE: Xog-Ogaal - Mogadishu


UN Confirms Completion of Ethiopia's Troops Redeployment

March 8, 2001
The United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) confirmed Wednesday that the Ethiopian government has completed the redeployment of its armed forces to the southern boundary of the future Temporary Security Zone (TSZ). Full Report

SOURCE: People Daily


Statement of the council of leaders of ULFO

March 7, 2001
The Leadership Council of ULFO held its second regular meeting from February 15-22,2001. After the council had discussed on the activity report presented by its secretary and had deliberated on issues related to the state of the Oromo struggle, it concluded by passing these resolutions. Full Report

SOURCE: ULFO


Ibsa gola Hoogganoota Tokkummaa Humnoota Bilisummaa Oromiyaa

March 7, 2001
Golli Hoogganoota THBO, walgahii isaa kan 2ffaa Guraandhala 15-22, 2001 deemisfateera. Walgahiin kun sochii THBO ji'oota afuran dabranii fi haala qabatamaa yeroo irratti bal'inaan dubbatee hojii THBO kan gara fuulduraa fi dhimmoota gara garaa irratti murtiilee dabarsuun xumuurameera. Full Report

SOURCE: ULFO


Resolutions of the extraordinary council meeting Gumii Bilisummaa Oromiyaa (GBO)

March 7, 2001
January 13-14, 2001, Washington, DC - Gumii Bilisummaa Oromiyaa (Oromiyaa Liberation Council) held an extraordinary council meeting on January 13 and 14, 2001 in Washington D.C. The council meeting assessed 1) the political reality prevailing in the Ethiopian Empire under the current Ethiopian dictatorial regime, 2) the situation in the Horn of Africa and 3) the attitude of international institutions and governments towards the Oromo cause and the Ethiopian Empire in general. Full Report

SOURCE: GBO/OLC


U.N. Confirms Completion of Ethiopia's Troops Redeployment

March 7, 2001
ADDIS ABABA, Mar 7, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) confirmed Wednesday that the Ethiopian government has completed the redeployment of its armed forces to the southern boundary of the future Temporary Security Zone (TSZ). Full Report

SOURCE: Xinhua News Agency


Faction Leaders Meet In Ethiopia

March 7, 2001
Addis Ababa - Three of Mogadishu's main faction leaders are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to meet with other Somali faction leaders opposed to the interim government of President Abdiqassim Salad Hassan. Full Report

SOURCE: IRIN


Somalia accuses Ethiopia of undermining peace

March 7, 2001
The Somali Prime Minister, Ali Khalif Galaydh, has accused Ethiopia of undermining his government's efforts to bring peace to his country. Full Report

SOURCE: BBC


Somalia again accuses Ethiopia

March 7, 2001
Somalia's transitional government has reacted angrily to the talks taking place among its political opponents in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Full Report

SOURCE: BBC


OAU Chief Optimistic on African Union

March 6, 2001
DAR ES SALAAM, Mar 6, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Africa is marching quickly toward unity, as 31 members of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) have so far ratified a charter to create the African Union (AU), said OAU Secretary-General Salim Ahmed Salim Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Full Report

SOURCE: Xinhua News Agency


60 Million People In 33 Countries Suffer From Food Shortages

March 6, 2001
United Nations, Mar 06, 2001 (United Nations/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)-- Some 60 million people in 33 countries are facing food emergencies of varying intensity, with sub-Saharan Africa worst hit, according to a report released today by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization Full Report

SOURCE: FAO


Awareness campaign urged to end female genital mutilation

March 6, 2001
ROME, March 6 (AFP) - Heightened awareness about the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in poor countries would help save lives and promote development, international leaders and experts said at a conference Tuesday. Full Report

SOURCE: AFP


Sport: Women Top 450

March 5, 2001
#5 Gadissa Edato, at 2:43:35 Full Report

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times


Somali warlords opposed to government meet

March 5, 2001
Somali faction leaders opposed to Somalia's transitional government are having talks in Ethiopia to seek reconciliation and form a common front. Full Report

SOURCE: BBC

























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