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Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi passed away at the age of 57

Tigrai Online, August 21, 2012

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died at age 57

After being sick for two months and getting medical treatment due to a complication of an infection the Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died at the age of 57. Preliminary reports indicated that he died on August 20, 2012 at 5:45pm after he went back to the hospital.

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi was born in Adwa, Tigrai in Northern Ethiopia. He attended his elementary school education at the Queen Sheba elementary school in Adwa. He graduated with highest honors from the General Wingate high school in Addis Ababa and he was awarded a gold medal from Emperor Hailesilasie II, then he studied medicine at Addis Ababa University (at the time known as Haile Selassie University) for two years before he quit his studies in 1975 to join the Tigrai Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF). He was one of the founders of the Marxist-Leninist League of Tigrai.

The TPLF was one of many armed groups struggling against Lieutenant Colonel Mengistu Hailemariam. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi was elected Leader of the Leadership Committee in 1979 and Leader of the Executive Committee in 1983. He has been the chairperson of both the TPLF and the EPRDF since the EPRDF assumed power at the end of the Ethiopian Civil War in 1991. He was president of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia.

Under his leadership Ethiopia as country has progressed like never seen before. The Ethiopian people experienced electing their leaders for the first time from its inception, though some of the elections were hotly contested. The distribution of political power in Ethiopia from on centralized communist totalitarian government to a decentralized federal system was implemented under his administration.

The Ethiopian economy in all sectors is booming registering about 11 percent growth every year for the past few years. The distribution of electricity, building roads, hydroelectric dams including the Nile, Gibe, Tekeze, wind power, geo thermal power, cement factories, sugar factories, universities, textile factories and many more mega economic projects are under way or have been completed under Prime Minister Meles Zenaw’s administration.

Based on the false propaganda of the chauvinists Meles is blamed for secession of Eritrea. The fact is Eritrea seceded based on the documents signed by Emperor Menlik in 1989, 1902, 1903, 1906 and 1908. Eritrea was confederated with Ethiopia by the UN but Emperor Hailesilasie demolished the confederation illegally forcing the Eritreans to pick arms. The Eritreans struggled for 30 bitter years and they were not to give up that fight easily.

In the 1993 referendum the Eritrean people voted to secede from Ethiopia. Some rightfully complain the referendum rigged but, no matter what the outcome would have been the same. In conclusion the secession of Eritrea has nothing to do with Meles or TPLF. It has everything to do with Menlik and the treatment of the Ethiopian people including the Eritreans by successive Ethiopian governments.

Prime Minister Meles is survived by his wife Azeb Mesfen and his three children Semhal, Marda and Senay Meles.

We at Tigrai Online would like to express our deepest sadness to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's family and the Ethiopian People.

Warning! if you try to disrespect the late Prime minister, you will be banned for life. Leave your condolences with the highest respect or don't say anything.

Condolence message

President Obama's condolence message
It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia’s development, particularly his unyielding commitment to Ethiopia’s poor. I met with Prime Minister Meles at the G-8 Summit in May and recall my personal admiration for his desire to lift millions of Ethiopians out of poverty through his drive for food security. I am also grateful for Prime Minister Meles’s service for peace and security in Africa, his contributions to the African Union, and his voice for Africa on the world stage. On behalf of the American people, I offer my condolences to Prime Minister Meles’ family and to the people of Ethiopia on this untimely loss, and confirm the U.S. Government’s commitment to our partnership with Ethiopia. Going forward, we encourage the Government of Ethiopia to enhance its support for development, democracy, regional stability and security, human rights, and prosperity for its people. 8/21/2012

Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations
I am profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of my close friend and cherished colleague, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Azeb, and their children, and to the Government and people of Ethiopia.

Statement by Administrator Shah on the Death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
USAID Press Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On behalf of the U.S. Agency for International Development, I join President Obama in extending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and to the people of Ethiopia. Under Prime Minister Meles’ leadership, Ethiopia made strides in advancing food security, economic growth, health, and education. Prime Minister Meles was a key driver in the development of comprehensive agricultural and economic development plans in Ethiopia and throughout East Africa that have contributed to broad-based growth in agriculture, industry, and services. Just last year, 7.5 million people withstood a devastating drought without the need of emergency food aid because of the progress made by the Ethiopian Government’s Productive Safety Net Program. Recently, Ethiopia further strengthened its international engagement in this area by entering into the G-8 New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition, a collaborative effort that will reinforce Prime Minister Meles’ desire to lift millions of Ethiopians out of poverty. USAID remains committed to supporting this alliance and to carrying on the Prime Minister’s legacy of progress in securing a healthier, more prosperous future for the people of Ethiopia.

Related Adminstrator
Rajiv Shah
Related Bureau or Independent Office
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A Message of Condolence Ethiopian orthodox church in western USA

A Message of Condolence from Ethiopians in Homberg, Germany

Brief poem in memory of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

The visionary leader His Excellency Ato Meles Zenawi will always be remembered by the people of Ethiopia

UN Staff pay tribute to the Prime Minister, H.E Meles Zenawi

A Poem in memory of PM Meles Zenawi

A Message of Condolence from the families of Mrs. Alemash Gebreluel

Memorial Event For H.E. PM Meles Zenawi in Edmonton, Canada

Our Condolence on passing of our brother PM Meles Zenawi

Poem in memory of Prime MInister Meles Zenawi by an Eritrean

Memorial Service in Toronto, Canada

Memorial Service in Ottawa, Canada

A poem in memory of PM Meles Zenawi

Ethiopians in the Bay Area Mourn the Passing of Prime Minster Meles Zenawi

Sad Time of Sorrow but Bright Future with the Legacy of Meles

Letter of condolences from Ethio-Tigreans in Uppsala, Sweden

A poem dedicated to PM Meles

Letter of condolences from Ethio-Tigreans in Uppsala, Sweden

Heartbreaking goodbye for our late Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi was held in Seattle, WA.

A Message of Condolence Queen Sheba Schools Alumni Association & Friends - International

Condolence message from Boston - August 26,2012

Poem in memory of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.

Meles you are wrong why now Sisay Hishe poem

Meles an african hero poem

A Message of Condolence Ethiopian Somali Diaspora Forum

A Message of Condolence from Ethiopian community in Ohio

A Message of Condolence from former TPLF/EPRDF fighters

Memorial Service in Los Angeles

Memorial Service Worthington MN

A Message of Condolence Tigrean Community of Greater Los Angeles

Letter of sympathy Ethiopian-Tigray Community, Inc in Minnesota

Poem In memory of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

Condolence Message From Tigraians Mutual Assistance Association of Dallas/Fort worth (TMAA)

Remembering Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dr. Ghelawdewos Araia

A Message of Condolence, sympathy and gratitude from United Tegaru Youth Network (UTYN)

Memorial Service in Bay Area, CA for Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

A Mesage of Condolence from Radio Wegahta Sallina

A Condolence Message From Sisay Hishe Toronto, Canada

A Memorial service in greater Boston, August 26th 2012

A Message of Condolence From Red sea afar democratic organization (RSADO)

A Message of Condolence to PM Meles and Patriarch Abune Paulos from TDA Germany branch

A Message of Condolence and Sympathy from the Tigray Ethiopian Community Association in Colorado

ADA U.K. letter of Condolences on the untimely death of his exellency Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.

Letter of Condolenses Ethiopian National Consensus forum U.K.

Message of Condolences from UTNA

Message of Condolences From coordinating committee of Tigrians Science and Academic Network (TSAN)

Letter of Condolenses from Mekelle University

Statement from Council of Ministers of Ethiopia on Prime Minister Meles

Condolence message Prime Minister Meles from House of Fedration

Memorial service for Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in Vancouver B.C.
Memorial Service for Prime Minster Meles Zenawi in Vancouver B.C
At Britannia Community Center
Sep 1st at 5Pm

Memorial service for Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in Toronto
All Ethiopians and all peace loving people are invited to attend a memorial service in Honor of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi that will be held in Toronto, Canada at Sheraton Hotel and the details are as follows:
Date: Sunday September 02, 2012
Place: 123 Queen Street West (Sheraton Hotel)
Time: 0200 PM
Organizing Committee

The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in London
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in London, with deep sorrow, informs the Ethiopian Diaspora of the tragic death, on Monday 20th August 2012, of H.E. Ato Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

A book of condolence will be opened at the Embassy (17 Princes Gate, London, SW7 1PZ) on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Memorial Service Memorial Service in Nashville, TN
September 1, 2012 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. Place 5380 Hickory Hallow PRKW, Antioch, TN 37013

Memorial Service at the USA Ethiopian Embassy on Sunday September 2, 2012
Memorial service in Honor of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi will be held at the Chancery of the Ethiopian Embassy on Sunday September 2, 2012 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Located @ 3506 International Drive, NW, Washington D.C. 20008.

Memorial Service in St.Paul, Minnesota
Please help us in promoting the memorial service scheduled for Sunday August 26th for Prime Minister Meles Zenawi at 3pm in St.Paul, Minnesota at the Laos Community Center. Address: 320 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Memorial Service in Boston
We the Ethiopian Community members residing in greater Boston area have heard the death of our prime minister Meles Zenawi on August 20th, 2012 with deep sorrow and heartfelt grief.

We regret to acknowledge that we loss our Successful and visionary leader and architect of the Ethiopian economic growth.

Memorial service has scheduled to express our condolences to the people of Ethiopia and the Family of our beloved leader. Date & Time: Sunday August 26th starting 2:00 pm; Place: 830 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02118

Coordinating Committee 8/22/2012

Ethiopian consulate in Canada
All Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia are invited for Candle
light prayer service for prime minster Meles Zenaw
and Patriarch Paulos.
Date - August 22, 2012
Time - 4Pm
Place - 125 Broadview Ave. Toronto

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