Free Birtukan Midekssa and all Political Prisoners In Ethiopia. Ottawa, May 26,2009

Most importantly to demand:
1. The Harper Government breaks its silence and speaks out against the human rights abuse in Ethiopia
2. For the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and ensure that the practice of arbitrary arrest and unfair trials shall come to an end in Ethiopia.
3. Canada takes immediate and tangible steps to ensure that the actions of the government in Ethiopia shall comply fully with The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
4. the current government in Ethiopia be held accountable and responsible for violating International Human rights Law, and ensure that any kind of Canadian aid to Ethiopia be granted subject to the recognition, promotion as well as implementation of Democratic Ideals and Civil and Political Rights.
Honorable Peter Julian NDP, MP for Burnaby/Westminster and
Honorable Paul Dewar Paul MP, for Ottawa Center addressed the crowed regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Ethiopia, and encouraged every one to raise their voice for those who are suffering under the tyrannical regime in Ethiopia. Also, the Honorable Maria Minna Liberal, MP Beaches East York was represented by her assistant Mr. Ryan who also made a brief speech.


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