by Tsegaye TekleOn 31 January 2009, a protest was staged in Tübingen, Germany to put pressure on the Ethiopian government on a number of issues. The demonstration was attended by groups of Ethiopian activists from different parts of Germany as well as German government officials, and human rights representatives. The demonstraters demanded the release of Birtukan Mideksa, leader of the opposition political party Unity for Democracy and Justice and all other political prisoners. The protest also reflected different issues ranging from sexual violence against women to ethnic cleansing and genocide against the Anuak in Gambela. Click on 'Read More' for more pictures.
Women protesting the re-arrest of the first female opposition leader
A government official showing support.
No partnership with a torture state.
Free Teddy Afro and all political prisoners.
Click here to read what the Schwäbisches Tagblatt reported about the demonstration.
