Destination | September 10, 2010 New Year wishes for Ethiopia: Release Birtukan Mideksa By Eskinder Nega | September 10, 2010 Widely believed as Ethiopia’s hope, the charismatic Birtukan Mideksa enjoys huge support among Ethiopians both at home and abroad. Here in the photo, the opposition leader in jail since December 2008 is accorded a rare tribute, walking her under a canopy of olive branches, during her visit to Seattle, United States, shortly after her release from prison in 2007. (Ethiomedia) • Bombers hit Somali airport, killing 9 others Dear Editors,
