Ethiopian opposition stuck on Assab: Bereket Simon

Addis Ababa – Bereket Simon blames the opposition for lack of interest in the present and future of Ethiopia. Speaking with ‘Western donors’ in mind, Bereket paints the opposition as ‘war mongering’ who dream about annexing Assab and Eritrea. Actually, the ruling party has incapacitated the Ethiopian opposition so much it couldn’t stage even a tiny protest rally, let alone to try the uphill battle of bringing Assab back to Ethiopia. The opposition would legitimately strive – when mercenary rule is over in Ethiopia – to bring back the Port of Assab and a sizable Red Sea littoral as it is undoubtedly Ethiopian. But no opposition has been on record speaking about annexing Eritrea, as the communication minister of Mr. Zenawi claims in his recent interview.