ESAT News May 16, 2015
Opposition rebel groups fighting against the Ethiopian government signed a consensual cooperation agreement that would culminate in eventual unification.
In a press statement sent to ESAT on May 15, 2015, Tigray People’s Democratic Movement, Gambella People’s Freedom Movement, Benishangul Peoples Freedom Movement, Amhara Democratic Force Movement and Arbegnoch Ginbot 7 for Unity and Democratic Movement agreed to work together to emancipate suppression and bring democracy and stability to the country. “Out intention is to save the country and its people from the looming danger,” reads the press release. The groups in their statement said that suppression, harassment, kidnappings have exacerbated in Ethiopia, and it is time for Ethiopians to stand in unison to free the country and its people from dictatorship.
It is recalled that Ginbot 7 and Arbegnoch Ginbar formed unity to fight the current dictatorship in Ethiopia. Other five organizations are expected to follow suit soon, and the progress would be publicized for the public, according to the press release.
The factions called Ethiopians living in the country and abroad to cooperate and extend their help in their endeavor to bring freedom and justice for the country.