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G-15 (Eritrea)
G-15 is a name given to a group in Eritrea that opposes the policy of President Isaias Afewerki postponing elections and the failure in implementing the constitution. The membership of this group consists of former members of the President's ruling People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) which has ruled the country since its independence in 1993. In May 2001 the group issued an open letter raising criticism against Isayas Afeworki's actions calling them "illegal and unconstitutional." Detentions and exile , of the 15 members of the group, 11 were imprisoned, three were living in the United States and one, Muhammad Berhan Belata, had left the group and rejoined the government. The 11 members who were imprisoned are thought to be charged with treason. The Central Office of the PFDJ believes that they share, "...a common guilt: at the minimum, abdication of responsibility during Eritrea's difficult hours, at the maximum, grave conspiracy." In 2010, a former prison guard clai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eritrea
Eritrea ( ; ti, ኤርትራ, Ertra, ; ar, إرتريا, ʾIritriyā), officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa, with its capital and largest city at Asmara. It is bordered by Ethiopia in the south, Sudan in the west, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately , and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands. Human remains found in Eritrea have been dated to 1 million years old and anthropological research indicates that the area may contain significant records related to the evolution of humans. Contemporary Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country with nine recognised ethnic groups. Nine different languages are spoken by the nine recognised ethnic groups, the most widely spoken language being Tigrinya, the others being Tigre, Saho, Kunama, Nara, Afar, Beja, Bilen and Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamid Himid
Hamid Himid (born c. 1955) is an Eritrean politician. Since the establishment of Eritrean independence, he has occupied the following positions: member of the Central Council of PFDJ from 1994 to 2001, member of the National Assembly, Head of the Middle East Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Administrator of the Senhit Province, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in Western Asia. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and has a land area of about , making it the fifth-largest country in Asia, the second-largest in the A ..., and Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department and of the Political Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was arrested on September 18 (or 19) 2001 for being a member of the G-15 along with 11 other members, some suggest this was retaliation for publicly denouncing the practises of the Eritrean government. References Members of the National A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidane Ghebreab Wed Keshi
''Kidane'' (), is a word in various Ethiopian Semitic languages that translates to covenant or vow. It is also a common male name in Ethiopia and Eritrea People with the name Kidane is used as a given name in Eritrea and Ethiopia. *Abraham Kidane, the Senior Economic Advisor to the Government of Eritrea and to the Ministry of National Development *Azazet Habtezghi Kidane, Eritrean-British nurse working with refugees in Israel * Daniel Kidane (born 1986), British composer *Etalemahu Kidane (born 1983), Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres *Kidane Tadasse (born 1987), Eritrean long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres * Kidane Wedi Qeshi, Eritrean Government Official *Kidane-Mariam Teklehaimanot (1933–2009), Ethiopian Roman Catholic prelate *Saba Kidane (born 1978), Eritrean poet *Simon Kidane (born 1975), Ethiopian basketball player *Tekle Kidane (born 1939), former football player *Werknesh Kidane (born 1981), Ethiopia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adhanom Ghebremariam
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ( ti, ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ, sometimes spelt ti, ቴድሮስ ኣድሓኖም ገብረየሱስ, label=none; born 3 March 1965) is an Ethiopian public health official, researcher, and Director-General of the World Health Organization since 2017. Tedros is the first African to become WHO Director-General, receiving an endorsement for the role by the African Union. He played a role in the response to the Ebola virus epidemic, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing 2022 monkeypox outbreak. Prior to serving as Director-General, he held two high-level positions in the government of Ethiopia: Minister of Health from 2005 to 2012 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2016. Tedros was included in ''Time''s 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Early life and education Tedros was born in Asmara, Eritrea (at that time part of the Ethiopian Empire), to Adhanom Gebreyesus and Melashu Weldegabir. His family origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beraki Gebreselassie
Beraki Ghebreselassie is an Eritrean politician. He joined EPLF in 1972 and, since Independence, has held the following positions: member of the Central Council of PFDJ, member of the National Assembly, Secretary of Education, Minister of Information and Ambassador to Germany, The Holy See, Poland, Hungary and Austria Austria, , bar, Östareich officially the Republic of Austria, is a country in the southern part of Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, one of which is the capital, Vienna, the most populous .... He was arrested in 2001 as part of the G15, a group of ministers and senior EPLF leaders who were pressing for political reforms. No trial was held and it is not known whether he is alive. References 1946 births Living people Members of the National Assembly (Eritrea) People's Front for Democracy and Justice politicians Government ministers of Eritrea Ambassadors of Eritrea to Germany Ambassadors of Erit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germano Nati
Germano Nati (1946–2008) was an Eritrean politician. He joined EPLF in 1977 and, since independence, has held the following positions: member of the Central Council and Executive Committee of PFDJ, member of the National Assembly, Administrator of the Gash-Setit Province and Head of Social Affairs in the Southern Red Sea Region. Mr. Nati died on March 17, 2008, in the prison cell of the PFDJ regime, after being imprisoned by Isaias Afwerki Isaias Afwerki ( ti, ኢሳይያስ ኣፍወርቂ, ; born 2 February 1946) is an Eritrean politician and partisan who has been the president of Eritrea since shortly after he led the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) to victory in ... for being a part of the G15 who called for a democracy. References 1946 births 2008 deaths Members of the National Assembly (Eritrea) People's Front for Democracy and Justice politicians Eritrean people who died in prison custody Prisoners who died in Eritrean detention {{Eritrea-p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Berhan Blata
Muhammad ( ar, مُحَمَّد; 570 – 8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious, social, and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. He is believed to be the Seal of the Prophets within Islam. Muhammad united Arabia into a single Muslim polity, with the Quran as well as his teachings and practices forming the basis of Islamic religious belief. Muhammad was born approximately 570CE in Mecca. He was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. His father Abdullah was the son of Quraysh tribal leader Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim, and he died a few months before Muhammad's birth. His mother Amina died when he was six, leaving Muhammad an orphan. He was raised under the care of his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, and paternal uncle, Abu Talib. In later years, he would periodically seclude hims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astier Fesehazion
Aster Fissehatsion (also known as Astier Fesehazion) (born 1956) is an Eritrean politician and an Amnesty International prisoner of conscience. She is the former wife of former Vice-President of Eritrea, Mahmoud Ahmed Sherifo. She was detained in September 2001 for being part of the G-15 (Eritrea), G-15. On 18 September 2001, she was detained indefinitely along with other politicians of G-15, a group which opposed the rule of Eritrean president Isaias Afewerki. Aster along with 15 other ministers were detained in unknown location ever since. The ministers were criticizing the border war of the then president, Isaias and signed an open letter. Political life She joined Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) in 1974 and became a leading figure in the struggle for independence in Eritrea. Following independence, she held the following positions: member of the Central Council of People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ)(In 1994, the EPLF changed its name to PFDJ) member of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berhane Ghebrezgabiher
Berhane may refer to the following people: * Berhane Abrehe, Minister of Finance of Eritrea *Berhane Adere, Ethiopian athlete * Berhane Aregai, Eritrean footballer * Berhane Asfaw, Ethiopian paleontologist * Berhane Habtemariam, Minister of Finance of Eritrea See also * Helen Berhane *Natnael Berhane Natnael Berhane ( ti, ናትናኤል ብርሃነ; born 5 January 1991 in Asmara) is an Eritrean professional road bicycle racer, who currently rides for amateur team AlShafar Jumeirah. He is a two time African cycling champion in 2012 and 2013. ... * Senai Berhane (born 1989), Eritrean footballer * Amain Berhene, American Musician {{disambig, given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estifanos Seyoum
Estifanos Seyoum (born 1947) is an Eritrean politician. He joined the Eritrean People's Liberation Front in 1972. Since independence, he has held the following positions: *member of the Central Council of People's Front for Democracy and Justice *member of the National Assembly *Secretary of Finance *Head of Finance in the Eritrean Defence Forces *Director-General of Inland Revenue *Brigadier General He was educated at the University of Wisconsin–Madison A university () is an educational institution, institution of higher education, higher (or Tertiary education, tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several Discipline (academia), academic disciplines. Universities ty ..., where he received a master's degree in finance and economics. As of 2005, he was in prison with the G-15. Seyoum has fathered 5 children: Shewit, Ariam, Miriam, Kibrom, and Natnael. References 1947 births Living people Members of the National Assembly (Eritrea) Peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saleh Idris Kekya
Saleh or Salih ( ar, صالح, or ) is an Arabic masculine given name which means "Pious". Given name * Salih, Arabian prophet * Salih ibn Ali (711–769 CE), was the Abbasid general and governor in Syria and Egypt. * ''Salih ibn Harun al-Rashid'', was the son of Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid, His mother was Ri'm. * Saleh Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi, Saudi Arabian businessman * Saleh Abdelaziz Al-Haddad (born 1986), Kuwaiti long jumper * Saleh Abdelaziz Al-Haddad (born 1986), Kuwaiti long jumper * Saleh Abdelaziz Al-Haddad (born 1986), Kuwaiti long jumper * Salih Ashmawi (1910–1983), Egyptian politician * Salih Bozok (1881–1941), Turkish military officer * Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer * Salih Güney, Turkish film actor * Saleh and Daoud Al-Kuwaity, Iraqi musician * Saleh al-Mutlaq, Iraqi politician * Salih Muslim Muhammad, Rojava politician * Salih Neftçi, Turkish financial economist * Salih Omurtak, Turkish general * Salih Özcan, Turkish footballer * Salih Pasha (disambigua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogbe Abraha
Ogbe Abraha (born 1948) is an Eritrean politician. He joined the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) in 1972 and, since independence, has held the following positions: member of the Central Council of the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), member of the National Council, Secretary and then Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare (beginning in February 1997 ''Indian Ocean Newsletter'', 29 March 1997 (''Horn of Africa Monthly Review'', 21 February–28 April 1997).), Chief of Logistics, Administration and Health in the Ministry of Defence, Chief of Staff of the . Abraha wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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