It was only in October of 2005 that the Eritrean government denied UNMEE the permission to fly their spying helicopters, and around about the same period imposed the restrictions on movement throughout the country. That is just two years ago. Until then, since the signing of the Algiers agreement seven years ago, and the coming out of the verdict from the Hague, Eritrea had been patiently waiting for the weyane to settle down and get over their immature and childish tantrums, and now their crying and whining over what they are calling a “violation of the agreement on cessation of hostilities” as though they had ever cared or respected its contents.

Putting aside the reasons behind the unnecessary two years war of 1998-2000, let us just go back to the time of the signing of the Algiers agreement, seven years ago, when, even before the ink was dry, weyane violated the cessation of hostilities agreement by refusing to comply in the complete withdrawal of their troops from undisputed Eritrean territory. For the record, this happened seven years ago immediately after the signing of the Algiers agreement and before the arrival of the peacekeepers. The final signing by both parties, including their witnesses and guarantors, took place in December of 2000. Then in April of 2002, two years later and five years ago, came the long awaited verdict, which according to what both parties signed along with their witnesses and guarantors, was supposed to have been final and binding.

Click here to understand how professional cheating belongs to World of Woyane, even to their own people and nation! After having announced full acceptance of the verdict, and for a little while danced with joy in the streets of Addis, with their foreign minister holding a press conference to tell the world that “the decision was fair and legal – that sanity had won over insanity, and that the rule of law had prevailed over the rule of the jungle” they called upon the international community to obligate Eritrea to accept the decision as final and binding and further called upon the commission for a demarcation process to take place on the ground without further delay.

Well, I guess it had sounded too good to be true in the first place. Because, about sixteen months later, perhaps after having taken the time to confer with their American allies on the subject of face saving devices, on September of 2003, the weyane made a turn about, and the world was startlingly awoken with their rampageous rejection and change of heart over the commission’s findings and final verdict, calling it illegal, unjust and irresponsible, to which insolence and disrespect, of course, a red flag was never raised neither by the Americans nor by the security counsel of the United Nations. Nor was there a peep heard from the guarantors and witnesses of the agreement which, in my opinion, would make them accessories, partners and equally guilty in the intransigence being demonstrated by the weyane, as well as putting them in violation of the signed, witnessed and guaranteed to, agreement.

It should also be remembered that in between their April 2002 false euphoria, and the above change of heart of September 2003, they in 2002 had temporarily closed the border claiming that UNMEE had taken international journalists to Badme, causing a great deal of inconveniences for UNMEE. But as usual no reaction from anyone was witnessed.

Then, a year after their rampage, in December of 2004, weyane deployed armoured divisions near the border which act caused the boundary commission to suspend its operations, citing Ethiopian intransigence. Again, at that time, there was not a peep heard, neither from the Americans nor from the security counsel, except for a few murmurs, while all hell seems to have broken loose over Eritrea’s action after 5 years of extreme patience, as they all played their parts in a litany of games called “dialogue” after which came the “in principle” acceptance and now, for all the sense it might make, the current mantra is “violation of cessation of hostilities” It is really all crazy!

And now, to deviate a little without changing, as the weyane would say, the crux of the matter.

I was so intrigued and fascinated by the way secretary of state Condoleezza Rice was dancing her way over the edge of the fine line that exists between legal and illegal and between truth and lie. Indeed she deserved all the accolades and respect she was getting from both sides of congress, women and men alike, who did not dare probe too deeply into her integrity, but who nevertheless perfectly understood that she was not coming forth as openly as one would have liked. She cleverly referred to matters that she would have preferred not to be mentioned, as something that came out in the papers, without mentioning what it was, but when questioned, especially by republicans, about her office’s achievements, she would beam and there was no end to her elaboration. It is a pity that our friend the congressman from New Jersey, Representative Payne, could not follow up on her big lie about Eritrea not being interested in demarcation while she slyly brushed aside the weyane’s intransigence.

Filling every page of a news paper every single day must be quite challenging, what with journalists who do not have the incentive to research a story before alleging this or that, but are more into hearsay, and especially where the signs of the times indicate that news of fighting and wars to be the major newsmakers. But with the excitement of the Iraqi and Afghan wars dwindling and becoming too predictable and boring, what more can the media do but try to tantalize the minds of their readers in anticipation of a brand new war, where they can safely, without any fear of repercussions, cast the news as they deem it to be in the interest of news sales. So the Michela Wrongs and Martin Plauts of this world could refresh and keep their jobs by creating in the minds of their readers the anticipation of further juicier news if only they would just stay tuned for a little while longer. So what better than to start with Africa, to be precise east Africa , or even better the Horn of Africa – Eritrea! where all the excitement seems to be happening courtesy of the Americans and their African poodles here and there.

Will war break between Eritrea and her American backed southern neighbour? No one really knows, and no one, except those smelling blood, can tell, since the rest of the world can make no sense, and see no reason for a war to break up between these two nations, especially one presumably initiated by the woyane, and backed by the USA. For what reason could a people who are illegally holding on to your land turn around and fight you, instead of the contrary? What would the reason behind another war be unless an ulterior motive lies in the interest of the camouflaged backer who will undoubtedly, this time around too, come after the fact, as a deja vue negotiator.

I have a strong feeling that, if America comes from her usual hidden round about post to attack Eritrea, it will lead them to their demise and to the end of the greatness which they so enjoy, boast of, and hold so dearly. God’s open hands can hold and tolerate only so much tears flowing from the eyes of his oppressed children. This, attack on Eritrea, might just be the last drop.

With the God of truth and justice on her side, Eritrea will prevail!

Border demarcation ruling due to be announced is result of Ethiopia’s peaceful struggle: statement

Addis Ababa, April 12 (ENA)--The Ethio- Eritrea border demarcation ruling due to be announced on Saturday is the result of Ethiopia’s military victory over the invading troops of Eritrea that came to delimit the boundaries by force, the information and public relations department of the ministry of information said.

According to the statement the department sent to ENA on Friday, the ignominious defeat of the Eritrean army at the hands of the Ethiopian forces has clearly shown that any option to determine the border issue other than peacefully and based legal grounds was impossible and counter productive.

The statement said the Ethiopian military victory over the warmongering regime of Eritrea has indicated that the language of force wouldn’t have place in the Horn of Africa.

The Eritrean president also refereed as the "bullyboy" of the Horn of Africa has recruited more than 10 percent of his population to the army to be feared and subjugate the neighboring countries, it said.

The national defense forces under the wise leadership of the incumbent government and with a rearguard support of the people have shattered the myth of Eritrean invincibility and brought the pugnacious government in Asmara to sign a comprehensive peace accord under the terms of Ethiopia, it said.

During the last two years the Eritrean government has been strictly abided by Ethiopia’s terms that were imposed on the government while signing the peace agreement.

Had it not been for Ethiopia’s military superiority, the Eritrean government could have created lots of problems on the ground that would prolong the process of demarcation for years, it said.

The statement said Eritrea’s embarrassing defeat at the hands of Ethiopian defense forces has taught a lesson to president Issaias who believed that " might is right" to accept the unpalatable truth for him that "right is might".

The only alternative for the Eritrean government on the ground is to accept the ruling of The Hague and facilitate its implementation, it said.

The Ethiopian government would make clear to the public the content of the ruling of The Hague as it is announced, it said, adding once the ruling is made official it is the strong belief of the government that the implementation process of the decision should begin immediately.

The Ethiopian government is ready to cooperate as ever before to implement the decision in full force, it said.

The Ethiopian government also believes that the second chapter of the commission to demarcate the border on the ground would be expedited as that of the ruling process, according to the statement.

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1. With regards to the boundary dispute between the two countries on the Mareb-Belessa-Muna boundary line:

1.1. With regards to the boundary line between the two countries on the Mareb-Belessa-Muna rivers and which was a subject of the 1900 Treaty, the Commission decided that the areas of Una Shehak, Kolloberda, Sebeo and Adi Kutukebeles will continue to be Ethiopian territories. Moreover, the Commission approved Ethiopia's right over some neighbouring kebeles, which had been occupied by Eritrea. Ethiopia accepts the Commission's accurate resolution of the dispute with respect to this area.

1.2. The other boundary line that needed to be determined according to the 1900 Treaty was the area from Zalambessa up to the Endeli River in the east. The Commission has reaffirmed Ethiopia's sovereignty over Zalambessa, Irob, Alitena and its surrounding areas over which Eritrea initiated a war of aggression based on its illegal claim. The Government of FDRE accepts the decision regarding this area as accurate and appropriate.

2. In the western area, the Commission has affirmed Ethiopia's sovereignty over Badme, over which the Eritrean government initiated a war of aggression based on its illegal claim. The Commission has also affirmed Ethiopia's sovereignty over all areas in the Badme region, which have been under Ethiopian administration.

3. With regards to the eastern boundary of the two countries, Ethiopia claimed that, in accordance with the 1908 treaty, the eastern boundary line will begin at Ragali and run 60 kilometers south-east-ward, parallel to the Red Sea Coast, while Eritrea claimed that it should start from Massolae and should not run parallel. In this regard, the Commission decided the boundary in this sector should start from Ragali as proposed by Ethiopia. Moreover, the Commission decided that the method of delimitation of the boundary in this sector will be done following the parallel lines as proposed by Ethiopia. Accordingly, the Bada area illegally claimed by the Eritrean Government has now been confirmed as part of Ethiopia.

Respected Peoples of Ethiopia:

Our country has been guided by two principles in our struggle to reverse the 1998 Eritrean aggression and settle the disputes peacefully. The primary and basic principle has been that boundary disputes must not be resolved through the use of force. The other principle was that Ethiopia had a strong belief that the disputed areas belonged to us. Based on these two principles Ethiopia has been victorious in its exercise of the right of self-defense and in securing what is rightfully ours based on law. Just as the aggressor Eritrean Government had to accept the humiliating defeat in the battle front, it has also suffered defeat in the legal and peaceful struggle. We should be proud of this outcome, as it is a result of the efforts of our peoples' just struggle.

Accordingly, pursuant to the Algiers Agreement, the FDRE Government accepts and is ready to implement the legal decision of the Commission.

The Government of Ethiopia would like to take this opportunity to extend its regards to the Boundary Commission for discharging its duties with a sense of responsibility and great care. The Government of Ethiopia would also like to express its strong interest in the speedy demarcation of the boundary. In this respect, the FDRE Government would like to emphasize that the Eritrean Government should honor its obligation to cooperate in the demarcation process.

Addis Ababa, 13 April 2002

Ato Seyoum also announced the Ethiopian Government's position that the decision was fair, and that it was ready for the implementation of the decision based on the Algiers Peace Agreement.

He further expressed the Ethiopian government's gratitude and respect to the Border commission, which he said has undertaken its task with great sense of responsibility and honor.

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