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September 1, 1961 hsitorical day of Eritrea

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:27:00 +0000

Kommisjon for å styre morsmål språk av Eritrea i Oslo er etablert.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:52:00 +0000

Morsmål språk av Eritrea i Oslo gir utdanning til Eritreere født og vokst i Norge. Skolen hjelper barna å studere morsmål språket sitt og gjøre barna blir kjent med den Eritreisk kulturen og folk av Eritrea.

Til nå skolen har overlevde takket var til lærerne som har gjort kjempe bra jobb. Nå har det kommet til enhet mellom 8 Eritreisk foreninger til å danne ett kommisjon som styre skolen.

Eritreisk Ungdommer forening i Oslo
Eritreisk morsmål lærere forening i Oslo
Eritreisk fagmenn forening i Oslo
Eritreisk utvalg av foreldre
Eritreisk funksjonshemmede forening
PFDJ

To av Eritreisk foreninger i Oslo er ikke representert. Men de er ventet at de godkjenner rådet og send deres medlemer. De er;

Eritreisk samfunn forening i Oslo
Eritreisk kvinne forening i Oslo

Styret av kommisjonen er:

Thedros Yared (Eritreisk Ungdommer forening i Oslo)
Asgedom Habtab (Eritreisk morsmål lærere forening i Oslo)
Efrem Ogbaselassie (Eritreisk funksjonshemmede forening)
Amanuel Gebremichael (Eritreisk utvalg av foreldre)
Efrem Mesfin (Eritreisk fagmenn forening i Oslo)
Rahwa Geresus (PFDJ)

Vi Ønsker rådet skal lykkes med sitt jobb.

Afronorway.com

Mother Language School in Oslo starts this Saturday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:09:43 +0000

Afronorway.com adminstrator is back from vacation

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:50:00 +0000

After having a pleasant and warm vacation among families and friends in the beloved city Asmara, Eritrea the adminstrator of afronorway.com is back again home in Oslo, Norway.

I and my family had enjoyed the profound peace in Eritrea.

The postiv news this time is there is hope for the owners of houses around Sembel !! (Bond houses) in eletirification of the houses. Simply read the announcment made by the municipality of Asmara.

Final part of martyrs day 2010 in Oslo

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:13:54 +0000

Presenting now part 8, 9 and 10 concludes the 90 minutes video taken during matryrs day 20th June 2010 commeration in Oslo.

Afronorway.com thanks Mussie Tesfay for the video.

We wish you a pleasant summer and we say meet you again in the end of August 2010 as afronorway is going to take summer vacation.

Watch our YouTube video.

Continuation of martyrs day 2010 in oslo

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:03:00 +0000

Here is the continuation of the vidoes about martyrs day 2010 in Olso. This time we present parts 5, 6 and 7. Watch our You tube videos.

Parts 8, 9 and 10 are going to come next week. Just stay tune.

Martyrs day

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Martyrs day 2010 in Oslo. Part 1, 2, 3 and 4

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:26:00 +0000

20th June 2010, Eritreans in Oslo remembered their fallen heroes for liberation and defending the sovereignty of their mother land Eritrea. The memorial service was conducted by marching a walk of silence, by reading poems and lightening candles.

Watch our YouTube video taken by Mussie Tesfay.

Next week 26, we are going to continuee to present Part 5, 6 and 7. Finaly week 27, Part 8, 9 and 10 are going to follow. Just stay tune.

20th June 2010, Eritreans in Oslo remembered their fallen heroes

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:52:00 +0000

The arrangers of the memorial service informed the gathering that it has been applied for a piece of land her in Oslo to plant trees on the name of Eritrean martyrs. That tree is going to serve for Eritreans in Oslo every year to gather there and conduct memorial services on the name of the fallen heroes.

Afronorway.com is going to post, in near future, videos taken regarding memorial service by Mussie Tesfay. As usual Fessahye Habtemariam had full control on audio.

The Eritrean youth here in Oslo are engaging themselves to the cause of their mother land Eritrea full hertedly and all has to pay attention and give admiration to the endeavors of the youth activities.

Tesfamicael Yohannes

Hizbawi mekete Norway

2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:52:00 +0000

Watch Live World cup 2010 South Africa

Fotball resie til Gøteborg fra Oslo den 24-27/06-2010

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:43:00 +0000

Til foreldre som har interrese på sport og ønsker seg til å dra til Gøteborg den 24 - 27/06-10. Prisen er ikke avgjørt enno avhengeg av hvor mange som har lyst å være med. men vi regner med at det kan hende at det kommer til å bli i størrelsen mellom 600 - 650Kr/pr.
Barna under 14år som ønsker å reise må følge av en av foreldrene. I og med vi er mange og har andre ansvar i tillegg til å være trener, Jeg har ikke kapasitet til å følge med alle på en gang i løpet av disse dagene. Vi er kun to personer som har ansvar på dette oppleget. Det har det vært fint om noe personer melder interrese og hjepe oss under disse dagene. Dette gjør vi het frivillig for vært barne interrese.

Er det noe dere lure på vennligst ta kontakt med under tegnet

Efrem Mesfun
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Sunday 20th June , 2010 in Memory of Matyres Day at Ekeberg

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:52:00 +0000

20th of June in memory to our matyres, special day to the poeple of Eritrea. Glory and peace to our matyres...dignity, justce, democracy and unity. Viva Eritrea!!! long live Eritrea!!! victory to the people and Glory to Our Martyres.

20.juni Martyrdagen den årlige markering for 20.juni, dagen da vi samles for å hedre våre landsmenn som har kjempet i krigen for Eritreas frigjøring, dette er viktig dag for alle Eritriere. Søndag 20 Juni, fra 15:00 til 18:00 på Ekeberg.

To read the full page poem click the text picture below.

Sport Activities for Eritrean Children in Oslo

Tue, 11 May 2010 12:51:00 +0000

This time, mother language school in Oslo is conducting sport activities for children. Eritrean parents in Oslo have the possibility to join and enjoy the sport activities that is under going this time.

First, before 13:00 you can come to Lut vann skole and togther we go to the sport field near by the school.

Watch our you tube videos how the sport activities look alike.

Tesfamicael Yohannes

CELEBRETION OF ERITREAN INDEPENDENCE DAY IN OSLO

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:20:00 +0000

CELEBRETION OF ERITREAN INDEPENDENCE DAY IN OSLO

Date: Saturday 29th of Mai 2010

Time: From 14:00 up to 03:00

Place: Eventhallen

Nilshansens Vei 4B

Welcome by Hizbawi Mekete Oslo

Race for Money

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:48:56 +0000

Updated videos of memory of Maitemenay football club

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:53:00 +0000

As we remember from around 1995 Norway cup match, two clubs from Eritrea reached for final game. The game was held at Ullevål stadium in Oslo. At that time Eritreans from Oslo were enjoying the event. Almost now is going to be 15 years and there is a lot of change since then. Watch our you tube videos and try to recognize some from old days. Eritreans of Oslo who were with full hair at that time now have becomen bold and others with full black hair have turned gray. Watch the videos.

Adminstrator

News from Mother Language School Oslo

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:12:00 +0000

Mother language school in Oslo is continuing with positive atmosphere. Parents are cleaning the school after children’s free time is complete.

This time after school sport for school children is started at a football field near Lut Vann School. The coach for the children is Efrem Mesfin.

Mother language school is going to be closed for summer vacation starting from 1st June until the end of August 2010. School closing ceremony for children and parents is going to be arranged on 05 June 2010 at Lut Vann Park. The planning and assigning of parents for different activities is already started. Parents are collecting money for this purpose.

For more information and pictures click at the pdf file below.

Memory of Maitemenay at Norway Cup in our YouTube videos

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:37:00 +0000

Around 1995 two clubs from Eritrea arrived to participate in Norway cub. They defeated all their opponents and the two Eritrean clubs reached to final. At that time Renholdeno of Brazil was a young boy who was participated in the Norway cup. Brazil lost for Eritrea at the Norway cup.

Now, we have included the videos in our You Tube videos.

Adminstrator

The New Relation between Eritreans, Ethiopians in the Diaspora. Part Two

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:33:00 +0000

By Amanuel Biedemariam

Part one

Read part one at the following link.
http://www.afronorway.com/index.php?entry_id=1271659254&title=the-new-relation-between-eritreans,-ethiopians-in-the-diaspora.-part-one

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Part Two
The March and what it Meant
After the UNjust sanction measure passed, Eritreans went on full gear to stand against it. There was a limited time from the time Eritreans decided to march until of Feb 22. The decision to invite our Ethiopian sisters and brothers was unanimous. We invited them to give a voice of solidarity and they accepted. We did not seek numbers. All we asked was for representatives from various Horn of African communities to come and give their voice of solidarity.

They came and marched with us blanketed by a colorful Ethiopian flag. It looked and felt natural. Those who were there had the conviction and determination to stand with Eritreans confidently. After the march, they stood on the podium in front of the State Department and gave their voices of solidarity.

All those individuals that stood on the podium took a major step that will have a lasting impact on future relations. They deserve a big kudos for their efforts and sacrifices. The event turned out to be a historic moment in the new era of Eritrean Ethiopian understanding. There is no doubt that whatever relation grows from now on will come from that moment. There are many people worth mentioning however, for the sake of time, I will mention a true dynamo. Ethiopia is lucky to have him; a Community Organizer Extraordinaire Ato. Neamin Zeleke. He deserves tremendous praise and admiration for his determination, vision, bravery, brilliance and doggedness.

This is what the march achieved:

* Eritreans felt good to see Ethiopians in their midst. This is the first time in my life that I witnessed Eritreans and Ethiopians in an important event walking together in support of each other. It was historic and surreal.

* It was joyful to see the reaction of Eritreans as they welcomed their Ethiopian brothers and sisters because it was sincere.

* It showed that we do not have to fight and that we can work together.

* It introduced Ethiopians to Eritrean communities first-hand and, enabled them to see how Eritrean communities operate, in person.

* For the first time, Eritreans and Ethiopians have a legitimate way to reach out for one another using channels they can work with. In other words, a Weyane agent cannot claim to be Eritrean and fool any one because we have a legitimate link. For example, when the decision was-made to set this conference, Ethiopians knew whom to contact. That is important, because it streamlines the process. From now on, all we have to do is build on it.

* It gave the cancer of the Horn of Africa, Meles Zenawi and the TPLF gangs, many sleepless nights because Ethiopians are controlling their agenda and working with Eritreans openly.

The march was symbolic. It was a groundbreaking ceremony. It was a sign of a new day for Eritreans and Ethiopians. It was a moment that Ethiopians shed the past in an effort to move forward. It was also significant because it sent a message to all Ethiopians around the world that, they are welcome by Eritreans everywhere. It was simply magnificent and surreal to witness how Eritreans cheered all those who stood on the podium regardless of what language they used to address them.

The key, President Isaias said Eritreans and Ethiopians needed to talk to each other and work-together. Well, it must be clear to all Ethiopians by now; it is not just President Isaias who welcomed Ethiopians, but thousands of Eritreans welcomed Ethiopians indeed; and those that marched are a reflection of the entire Eritrean nation.

What next?

If the march was a groundbreaking ceremony, it means that we need to build a foundation. We need to build a foundation from concrete, steel and all the sturdy materials that make a foundation solid to the point that nothing can shake it loose.

That foundation needs to be principled and simple. It needs to embrace PEACE as a core- value. We need to embrace the idea of my-brothers-keeper. That means we need to stand for one another, not against each other. We need to refocus on what matters the most to us. That means kids and mothers that suffered for decades, helplessly. We need to make a commitment to support each other. We need to work to rebuild our social and physical infrastructures. We need to build our schools, hospitals and reservoirs. In, simple terms, we need to focus on the bread and butter issues and nothing else. Therefore, we must learn to cooperate in every arena: as sovereign nations, as people, as friends and as neighbors. Now that we have established a link based on people-to-people, we can expand into other areas; but first, let us get rid of the mercenary thug in Menelik Palace.

However, while the possibilities to work for the greater good are there, we cannot underestimate the threats. We need to be aware, know what the threats are, identify them, and be ready to challenge them. The threats are:

* There are many actors with varied interests keen on keeping the status-quo. They are not interested about the people as long as they can benefit by gaining power, influence and money ala Meles Zenawi and his cronies

* There are nations, including the major powers that have a much bigger ambitious agendas. Unfortunately, their interest never-aligns with the interest of the people in the region.

* Some of the threats are-based on our weaknesses, lack of understanding, ethnic and religious tendencies and egos.

* The combinations of these forces can work together all at the same time.

Unfortunately, the people in the Horn of Africa are facing all 4 threats all the time. A combination of greedy individuals, such as Meles, led and financed by superpowers with their own agendas; and the people from the Horn of Africa that are susceptible to division based on race, religion, ethnicity, stubbornness and egos.

In addition, one of the biggest problems we have, as people, is that we fail to communicate with each other genuinely. We lack understanding on how the PR works and how they use it on us. That is the number one weapon for information, disinformation and PR propaganda manipulations.

They have organized mechanisms, think tanks and various institutes to get as to talk about their agendas constantly. They use radio programs they fund through individuals. You can call him Niguse or Rezene, whoever. These people are easy to manipulate cheap. The TPLF gang uses the same tactics to attack the new relation between Eritreans and Ethiopians. However, people have tuned out the TPLF gang because everything they claim is exaggeration, misleading, fabrication, deceitful, condescending and outright lies. And they have learned, effective and aggressive ways to lobby their message- through.

Leading up to the march, TPLF did all that it can to discredit the Ethiopian marchers and the event but failed. After seeing the traction of the new Eritrean-Ethiopian relation, it has gone full force to try to own the issue and stop the momentum. They organized a conference and Meles said that he is willing to talk to President Isaias fully knowing well that it won't happen.

Here is the kicker. In order to take attention away from this conference, TPLF sent a group, ostensibly in the name of "Opposition" from Ethiopia and they are holding a conference in Seattle as we speak. Here is what is funny. There is an election scheduled to take place in Ethiopia next month and these people are in Seattle campaigning to what end? And not to be outdone; they are featuring Ms. Birtukan Medeksa in their website as if she is there in person. The irony is, these people cannot and do not mention her name while in Ethiopia but they are trying to use her name in Seattle? That shows their total lack of integrity! While that is an attempt to create division and water-down the impact of this conference, it is also a sign of their desperation.

Ethiopians have taken control of their issues and messages. They are doing it on their own time and their way. Weizero Birtukan is here in spirit, and if she were here today, she will not be in Seattle; she will be here to address this group and expose the Weyane duplicity.

Concluding remarks

Our work just begun and we are on the right track. Over the last year, we have accomplished a lot. From the accomplishments, the most satisfying achievement is the fact that we have partners. We know when we want to deal with Ethiopians where to go and vice versa. That will help to streamline our collective messages and propel the relationship to a new height.

For decades, we grew apart and developed unneeded animosity. We all have take responsibility and take part of the blame. But what is sad is we have a lot that unites us. I have used this quote from Dr. Haile Mezghebe in the past and I will use it again because it is very relevant. We need to hear this repeatedly so it can sink in because it will make a difference.

He said, paraphrasing, {when I went to school, I learned how my teachers worked on issues. If there are 10 issues on the table and they disagreed on all nine but agreed on one issue; they set aside the nine and worked on- the-one issue they agreed on and worked up-words from there. To the contrary, while agreeing on all nine issues if we disagree on one issue, that one issue will tear-us-apart and become a major source of conflict.}That is powerful statement.
We have more reasons for unity that any issue that could create a wedge. There should be no hurdle to strengthen our relationship. I personally do not see any issues that could stop us from achieving the highest-form of friendship, partnership and neighborly relation.
The only issue that some Ethiopians dangle is the issue of access to the sea. However, Eritreans want Ethiopians to the have access to the sea as well. Eritreans want Ethiopia to be a successful nation. As President Isaias stated, Eritrea wants a united Ethiopia that is successful. The only impediment to improving the lives of millions of Ethiopians and Eritreans is not lack of access to the sea; it is the emotional barriers, lack of imagination and unwillingness to accept the reality; otherwise, there is no limit to what we could achieve as long as there is respect for territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

Therefore, our focus needs be to work together for the sake of peace and to bring a lasting change for the people of the Horn of Africa. Otherwise, we will continue on the same path, and exacerbate the current problems.

This is a question that we must ask; does any one think that, what is taking place in Somalia would continue if Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans and others from the region stood united and stood against it consistently? The answer is, No!

US policy in Africa will not change. That is something we need to accept as reality. For evidence, review the Senate Armed Services Committee March 9, 2010 hearing on Africom. Listen to all the recent comments by various US officials, and most importantly, look-back at the events that unfolded during the climate conference in Copenhagen between President Obama, President Sarkozy and Meles.
The only way US policy will change is if we are united. We have to be able to stand for each other. We have to be a unit to have a voice. That is how we can bring change we can believe in. That is how we can bring respect and sanity back to our people. That is how we can earn respect and demand accountability from politicians.

If we see unjustified incrimination on our Somali brothers today and you failed to stand up today, it will happen to you tomorrow. To do that, we have to overlook the baggage we carried for decades and look forward. We are all in the same boat regardless of where we come from. Therefore, we need to make a personal commitment to make sure that we are committed to the wellbeing of each other, for the safety, growth and wellbeing of our people.

There is a saying in Eritrea and it goes like this. "Firdi Guana Keinan Yu Metakosi." What that means is when a stranger judges, it is always bent or twisted and creates fights amongst brothers. That means we have to look for indigenous solutions. To achieve that, we need to learn to trust each other by working through legitimate channels, by making a commitment for peace and each other.
As an Eritrean, I am glad and proud to know that my people and government are committed to the ideals I expressed.

I would like to make it clear that all the comments are my comments.

I sincerely thank the organizers of the event for doing a great job and for overcoming challenges. I would like to thank and congratulate Ato Neamin for doing a great job.

(The above was delivered at the recent Horn of Africa Conference on Good Governance that was held in the Washington Metro Area. Ato Amanuel Biedemariam can be reached at awetnayu@hotmail.com)

Professor Tekie Fessaehatzion 1941-2010

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:28:00 +0000

In the world history Eritrea is known by sacrificing its own heroes. One of its heroes is Professor Tekie Fessaehatzion.

I came to know Professor Tekie Fessaehatzion only in internet by his dedication to the mother land Eritrea. He was my hero during the aggression of Woyane to Eritrea. As the Eritrean gallant forces in the war field were teaching unforgettable lessons to Woyane soldiers, Professor Tekie Fessaehatzion was teaching unforgettable lessons to Woyane intellectuals in the cyber war.

The passing away of Professor Tekie Fessaehatzion is a great lose to his family in particular and to Eritrea in general.

In this occasion I send my condolence to his family and ask all Eritreans to be strong enough to accept the willing of God who decides upon our fate.

God bless Eritrea

Tesfamicael Yohannes...Oslo Norway

The New Relation between Eritreans, Ethiopians in the Diaspora. Part One

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:40:00 +0000

By Amanuel Biedemariam

For a long time, relations between Eritreans and Ethiopians were antagonistic, combative, competitive and aggressive. Our relation is unique in the fact that we love each other, enjoy each other's company and, there is a genuine affection for each other. There has always been a respect and love for one another. We have always managed to work and coexist even when situations were at the height of intense conflicts during war times.

However, there is also a love-hate relationship; there is a scar and a history of bloodshed that span for decades. We have paid dearly with countless lives, millions displaced with untold loss, damage and destruction of property. We have squandered opportunities to raise the level and the standard of living for our peoples. We have lost tremendous amount of time without fruitful exchange of ideas that can better the way we live. We have simply wasted valuable time, resources and energy by channeling our energies into unproductive and negative ways.

After the war broke out in 1998, many lost the friendships that lasted for decades before. People argued at work, in their neighborhood and with their friends with hostility. That went-on until the election of 2005. In my view, that is when Ethiopian views started to shift. Because, all of a sudden, Eritrea became less important on their discussions for the future of Ethiopia were suddenly on the table. Soon after the election, the situation in Ethiopia started to tighten. After seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, many Ethiopians were shocked to find the light destroyed and the tunnel filled with smoke to the point that they can no longer see any light.

Right then, the world witnessed the history of Ethiopia unfolding. TPLF dangled some meat for all-to-think that they can have a piece of it, and when the crowed became hungry took-away the meat and, sent the crowd home disappointed and hopeless. That is what happened to the millions, which took to the streets with the hopes of bringing a lasting change for Ethiopia. From there, the situation worsened. Meles started killing people on the streets and placed those who can threaten his power in jail, indiscriminately.

Since then, Ethiopian attitude started to gradually-shift on how they viewed Eritrea as a nation, the people and the government of Eritrea. Many Ethiopians started to look at Eritrea as a viable option to help them on their struggle against the tyrannical regime in Ethiopia. However, the Diaspora-Ethiopian-community believed that they could get help from their US and European friends to pressure Meles and the TPLF. However, after countless hearings, extensive lobbying, demonstrations and other campaigns, the best it yielded was a congressional resolution that failed on the Senate. Ethiopians grew extremely frustrated as a result. They lost the ability to decent in Ethiopia and, when they fled to countries such as Kenya, Sudan and Djibouti they were handed back to Ethiopia by force.

As a result, the idea of working with Eritrea started to grow and became the new reality that Ethiopians needed to come to terms with. Some went to Eritrea from the US and other places to explore and came away feeling good about their trips. These individuals took a risk and paid a price. They were, ridiculed as agents of Shaebia, traitors and so on but they kept on going back for more. One of those trailblazers is Ato Demise Belete, who deserves praise for taking chances and for daring to take the step.

>From 2006 until 2008, Ethiopians mulled the idea, flirted with the idea and started experimenting with the idea of working with Eritrea. Suddenly working with Eritrea started to enter into the conversation of mainstream Ethiopia as a major topic of discussion. This signaled a shift on attitude that Ethiopians no longer see Eritrea as threat.

At that moment, two bright individuals decided to conduct an interview with President Isaias by traveling to Eritrea. In preparation to that interview, they decided to engage Ethiopians and asked the question: "If you were to ask any question to President Isaias Afwerki, what would you ask"? The people gave Ethiopianreview.com (ER) the answers in the form of questions to President Isaias. ER made the answers public for all to see. By opening dialogue, these two individuals put hard issues on the table and gave people a chance to discuss it. Suddenly, nothing was a taboo regarding Eritrean and Ethiopian issues.

These two individuals are Ato Sileshi Tilahun and Ato Elias Kifle. They deserve tremendous praise for their vision, guts and for daring to ask all the questions on their mind and in the minds of millions of Ethiopians around the world. They asked President Isaias candidly. There were no limits on what they can ask. It was frank and the most candid exchange between journalists and a president I have ever witnessed. President Isaias gave honest answers, and in the process, he changed the minds of many and, they started to see Eritrea differently.

What that interview did, is crack a mountain. It opened a new path. It opened a channel of communication and gave assurance at the highest level; clarified Eritrean positions; empowered Ethiopians by giving them a new channel on their effort to challenge the TPLF gang. It also gave Ethiopians freedom to engage with Eritreans and to find ways that we can work together for mutual interest and benefit. It is from that interview onwards that Eritreans and Ethiopians started to seek partnerships with each other in meaningful ways.

Many may fail to see the importance of the interview. However, the interview created a shift on attitude and is changing the way we see each other. It has given all an option to work towards a common goal. It took the hostility away thus freeing people from anger and resentments they harbored for years. It lifted some of the burden so we can resume a life free from aggression and anger. That is true leadership at work.

>From that point on, like-minded-people, from both sides decided to seek each other in an effort to work together. We have worked diligently to establish a working relationship in an effort to galvanize and bring Eritreans and Ethiopians together towards common goals and objectives. When the UNjust sanction 1907 came, many Ethiopians took a principled stand and decided to support Eritreans on their march. The TPLF wanted to sell that solidarity position as if Eritrea is seeking support from Ethiopians because Eritrea is desperate. The reality is, however, the channel of communication and the working-relationship started way before the sanction was on the picture.

To be continued ..........

Successful demonstration waged by Eritreans residing in Norway

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:07:00 +0000

We have added new video showing demonstraion infront of USA embassy in Oslo. Watch our You Tube Video. Follow pictures and click our You Tube video to watch about the demonstration waged on 13th April, 2010.

On 13th April, 2010 commemoration of verdict of border commission between Ethiopia and Eritrea remembered by waging demonstration against the resolution 1907 (2009) in front of the parliament of Norway and Embassy of USA in Oslo by huge number of Eritreans residing in Norway.

The irony of all ironies is UN Security Council punishes a country Eritrea that abides with the verdict of the border commission based on false accusations. On the other hand Ethiopia that undermines international law and acts foul with the Security Council appeased on the bases that it is the ally of USA.

In a world that is governed by law of the jungle the Eritreans were demonstrating by shouting the following slogans.

UN shame on you!

USA shame on you!

No more lies!

Never kneel down!

Eritrea vil ha fred !

Nei til sanksjoner !

Ja til fred !

The demonstration started at 15:30 and ended at 16.00. The demonstration was fully peaceful and the number of participants others may say more than 400, but my observation tells me it was more than 600.

Successful demonstration waged by Eritreans residing in Norway Photo

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:06:00 +0000

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Teachers of Mother Language School Oslo Donates Exrercis Books To Students

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:08:00 +0000

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Kommentar til Jeg tenker, derfor er jeg!

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:22:48 +0000

Hei Alle sammen !!

For det først vil jeg si til de som aldri møte opp eller har ikke noen kontakt med. De må tenkte seg tusen ganger før de sender og leverer barna sine til skolen. De må rett og slett være med og hjelp for å organisert og etablere morsmål skole. Hvis ikke det finnes sikkert andre alternativ mott betealing.

Det er alt som vannlig de foreldrene som møter opp som gjør pliktene sine og rydder etter barna til de som aldri møter opp. Det som er merkelige er de som møter opp aldri klager alt. Hvordan i alle verden kan de da klager når de aldri møter opp, de har jo faktisk ingen anelse hvordan vi driver skolen.

MELDING TIL DERE DER UTE SOM ALDRI MØTER OPP, DERE HAR PLIKT OG ANSVAR, MELDE DERE TIL Å HOLDE VAKT HER INGER KAN GJØRE GRATIS JOBB FOR DEG.

Mvh..Selomun.

Hei alle sammen!

Jeg sender dere denne beskjed på grunn av at noen har sagt der er foreldre som klager med avgjørsene vi tar mens vi sitter i kantine å vente barna våre.

Det som er merkelig her er de som klager er de forledere som liker ikke komme inn i kantine. De kommer til skolen og sender barna inne mens de vender seg uten å hilse lærene eller andre foreldre.

La meg innromme at der er noen foreldre som liker ikke å ha kontakt med andre foreldre. Derfor, hvis de liker ikke å sitte sammen med andre foredlere hvordan er det mulighet å ha kontakt med dem?

Jeg mener å ha diskusjoner er den beste måten å ha forståelse for hverandre. Jeg har etablert ett diskusjon forum i afronorway.com. Bruk teckle3@hotmail.com og send deres meninger. La oss diskutere åpnet. Jeg mener det er godt og sunt å ha diskusjoner skriftlig. Nå er det 21st centurey og jeg er ikke forebredt til å gå tilbakke til steinalder. Nå må vi utvikle diskusjoner å bruke moderen utstyrene. Vi kan bruke nettverk, email eller web sider.

Det er viktig at vi diskutere åpent. La oss ikke dekke vår saker under bord. Send deres mening skriftlig. Deres ord skal blir hørt og kan tas alvorlig hvis det er satt bare skriftlig. Det er vanskelig per i dag å husk alt som ble sagt på møte. Fordi folk har mange ting å tenke og de glemmer fort hva det ble sagt på møte. Jeg anbefaler dere å spørre noen til å hjelpe deg hvis dere tør ikke skrive selv. For eksempel noen kan kom sammen og sitte foran PC og skrive hva de vil si om saker.

Mvh Tesfamicael

Subjekt: Jeg tenker, derfor er jeg

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:41:00 +0000

Her åpner jeg diskusjon for å utvikle og praktisere Norsk. Jeg gidder ikke om grammatikk eller god norsk. Jeg setter bare pris for de eritreer som prøver å uttrykke seg sine meninger på norsk.

Plutselig kom en forslag fra læreren om hefter for morsmålspråk skolen. Meningen var barna kommer med dårlig hefter og de mister hva de har skrevet på skolen. Foredlere som var tilstedet var enig med læreren og bestemt å kjøpe god hefter som koster enten 10 eller 20 kroner for hvert barna. Da kom følgende forslag fra en foredlere som var på stedet men ønsket å uttrykke seg skriftlig. Jeg ga stor pris så lenge den har kommet skriftlig. Jeg tenkte det er beste vi utvikler diskusjon skriftlig slik at jeg ba henne å gjøre vår diskusjon åpent for alle og hun er enig. Igjen setter jeg stor pris for hennes modig atferd og liker å fortsette den diskusjon. Andre som har synspunkter om denne emne kan delta . Send deres mening med e-mail

teckle3@hotmail.com

og vi skal post den her.

Subjekt: Jeg tenker, derfor er jeg

Renè Descartes ? Cogito ergo sum? Jeg tenker, derfor er jeg.?

Jeg tenker fortsatt om det vi snakket om på lørdag, men nå om blokkbok kjøping.

Når vi ble enig om å kjøpe disse bøkene, har vi vedtatt det uten å snakke med de andre foreldre som ikke var tilstedet. Dette blir feil, mener jeg. Det vil si at vi at vi har bestemt for dem også uten å høre deres mening.

Hadde vi møte? Hvor mange av foreldre var tilstedet? Hvor mange er for elle i mot? Er alle informert hvorfor vi har valgt disse blokkbokene?

Håper ikke du misforstå meg. Håper du forstår hva jeg mener.

Jeg tenker 10 ganger før jeg sier noen ting. Derfor skriver jeg dette til deg nå.

Med vennlig hilsen

Meaza N.

Hei Meaza,

Jeg har respekt for deg. Og jeg respekterer dine syns punkter. Det du mener er riktig. Alle må samles og bestem for å bruke 10 eller 20 kroner i ett semester.

Meaza, det du snakker er om ett samfunn som klart ikke etablere brukbar kommune. Plato sa "dere er samfunn som kan ikke kom til enhet for deres beste. Derfor, noen må ta initiativet og de andre følger". Eksempel hvis vi skulle sagt la alle samle og bestemme om vakt og rengjøring av skolen synes du blir vi enig om fem år diskusjon. Jeg tror ikke. Hvis vi må gjøre noe beste for vår samfunn, må vi ta initiativet og de andre følger. Problemene i vår eritreisk samfunn er det ikke mange som tar initiativet. Ellers vi blir stående for 100 år uten noen utvikling.

Meaza ber jeg å tenke også hva slags eritreisk samfunn har vi? Mener du vi vil blir enig å gjøre noen praktisk ting? Det kommer veldig spennende 1100 forslagene fra alle kanter og tilslutt blir ikke ett eneste resultater.

Meaza, jeg er ikke mot din mening. Fordi det du sier er fundament. Men det jeg spørre deg med høflighet er at du blir realistisk og prøve å kjenn din samfunn. Jeg og de andre som vi prøver å ta initiativ kan stoppe og vent alt skal bestemmes fra hver lørdag møte. Dette virker ikke. For det kort årene vi har før den blir forbi har vi bestemte å gjøre noen viktig for samfunnet. Derfor vi skal prøve vår best å gi bidrag til våre samfunn.

Som du vet var jeg fjernet meg selv fra den eritreisk samfunnet for lenge og det kommet masse kritikk mot meg at det jeg gjøre er ikke riktig. Derfor kom jeg tilbakke igjen. Men nå er jeg bestemte at jeg må ikke blir frustrert med de 1100 forslagene som kommer fra alle kanter.

Jeg har stor respekt for de som klarer å skrive sine meninger. Bare fortsette å skrive og jeg skal ta dem alvorlig. Blir du enig med meg hvis jeg poster din mening i www.afronorway.com ? gi meg svar.

Når det gjelder møte, skal vi ha den snart.

Tesfamicael Y.

Selamawi Selfi on 13 April in Oslo S. Time 15:30

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:35:00 +0000

Information about mother language school in Oslo

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:08:00 +0000

Du og Jeg

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:58:06 +0000

Du og Jeg kjenner Gud,
Allikevel hører vi ikke på ham,

Du og Jeg leser Bibelen,
Allikevel handler vi ikke etter den,

Du og Jeg kjenner Satan,
Allikevel har vi ikke kommet til enighet med han,

Du og Jeg erklærer vår kjærlighet for Paradiset,
Allikevel gjør vi ingenting for å oppnå det,

Du og Jeg erklærer vår frykt for Ilden,
Allikevel gjør vi ingenting for å unngå den,

Du og Jeg sier "virkelig er døden sann”,
Allikevel er vi ikke forbredt på den,

Du og Jeg er opptatt med å finne feil hos andre,
Allikevel ser vi ikke på våre egne feil,

Du og Jeg spiser det Gud har gitt oss,
Allikevel takker vi Ham ikke,

Du og Jeg begraver våre døde,
Allikevel lærer vi ikke av det.

Med vennlig hilsen
Meaza fra Oslo

Forget about democracy

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:45:00 +0000

The Economist | March 25, 2010

THE United States, the richest and most powerful nation on earth, is also the most generous donor to one of the poorest, Ethiopia. America says it gives $1 billion in aid every year to Africa’s second-most-populous country, which also happens to host the African Union’s headquarters.

Yet Barack Obama’s administration has barely stirred itself to protest against recent attempts by Ethiopia to jam programmes in Amharic, the country’s main language, beamed by the Voice of America, a respected state-funded broadcaster. Ethiopia’s prime minister, Meles Zenawi, brazenly says he will continue to jam the signal for as long as it incites what he calls hatred. He has compared the Amharic service to the hate speech spewing from Radio Mille Collines, which helped provoke Rwanda’s genocide in 1994. The State Department called the comment inflammatory but seems loth to make Mr Zenawi suffer for it.

One reason is that the Pentagon needs Ethiopia and its bare-knuckle intelligence service to help keep al-Qaeda fighters in neighbouring Somalia at bay. Many of Washington’s aid people argue that, though Mr Zenawi is no saint, he still offers the best chance of keeping Ethiopia together; even now, as one of the world’s least developed countries, it cannot feed itself.

Human-rights campaigners think the limpness of America and European Union countries, especially Britain, in the face of Mr Zenawi gives him a free rein to abuse his own people. This week’s report by Human Rights Watch, a New York-based lobby, claims that, after 20 years in power, Mr Zenawi’s ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front has "total control of local and district administrations to monitor and intimidate individuals at a household level.” With a general election due on May 23rd, opposition supporters, says the report, are often castigated as subversives by the government, denied the right to assembly, and harassed. The press has been "stifled”. Newspapers avoid writing about opposition parties or people the government says have terrorist links.

Furthermore, says Ben Rawlence, who wrote the report, "Meles is using aid to build a single-party state.” Foreign governments, he says, have colluded in eroding civil liberties and democracy by letting their aid be manipulated by Mr Zenawi. Because of his party’s stranglehold at village level, its members can decide on entitlements such as places for children in school and the distribution of food handouts. Peasants who back the opposition get less. Farmers complain they are denied fertiliser for the same reason.

The Ethiopian government has denounced the report as outrageous and ridiculous. Mr Zenawi says that groups such as Human Rights Watch interpret human rights too narrowly. The only way to guarantee Ethiopia a free future, he argues, is to keep it stable while it continues to develop. His political calculations are straightforward. He reckons, for instance, that reporting by the Voice of America does more harm inside the country than outside criticism of his censorship.

In any case, Mr Zenawi has signed up for a code of electoral conduct and invited foreign election observers in. He still has time to win over critics before the election, for instance by freeing an imprisoned opposition leader, Birtukan Mideksa, as a goodwill gesture.

Aid-giving governments, for their part, are unlikely to change their minds. Even after hundreds of protesters were shot dead by the police after the last elections in 2004, aid to Ethiopia was only repackaged in different forms, not suspended. Besides, foreign politicians have promised their own voters that they will dish out large amounts of aid and argue that at least Ethiopia is less corrupt than many other African countries. Mr Zenawi understands this well—and exploits it.