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Birtukan Midekssa sentenced to life imprisonment by a dictator, but revenge undefeated.
Birtukan thrown in jail anger and tears, but challenging.
Birtukan beaten, beaten and bruised, but Unbowed.
Birtukan mocked, ridiculed and despised, but charge.
Birtukan denounced, vilified, with strong arms and battered, but without fear.
Ethiopia crushed by the boots of soldiers of fortune.
Birtukan, Invictus!
Ethiopia, Invictus!

Birtukan Mideksa

I remember December 29, 2008. Almost a year ago to the day, the only woman political party leader in 3000 years of Ethiopian history was mistreated and taken to jail. Professor Mesfin Woldemariam, founder and former president of the Ethiopian Human Rights, was an eyewitness Crime. He told the Voice of America had a conversation with Birtukan and another person outside a building office, while four officers unmarked vehicles stormed the scene. About 10 armed men came and surrounded Birtukan. They grabbed him and dragged him into a vehicle. One of the thugs brutally assaulted for nearly 80 years, former teacher with the butt of his rifle. In seconds, Birtukan Kality be torn from the infamous prison, and Professor in the hospital.

The events leading to the elimination of Birtukan street are not in dispute. On December 10, 2008, the "Federal Police Commissioner" Two representatives of 12 police districts in order Birtukan to come to your office. She was in thinking that is likely to talk about his political party. I wanted to talk about forgiveness that led to his release from prison in 2007. She asked about his authority to ask the question. It was ridiculous, is one of the parties. On December 24, 2008, ordered the "commissioner" to appear in his office and gave him an ultimatum: withdraw a statement made in Sweden, they would refuse to grant a pardon, or face immediate imprisonment.

Birtukan has never denied receiving a pardon. In Sweden, where he refused forgiveness is called in an interview to a small group of followers, simply explained the circumstances legal and political issues surrounding the granting of forgiveness. In q'ala (My Testimony), his last public statement issued just days before his kidnapping, was the full recognition of forgiveness called:

"I do not deny signing the document that scientists have convinced us to sign, June 22, 2006 by reason National reconciliation. How could it be said that clemency was denied by a document signed, and the contents, I have accepted? How is this a crime? Where is the error? "

The fact that the matter is that Birtukan has obtained a pardon for the crime of forgery of the forgery for which he was irregular convicted by a court. As he says: "Any excuse will serve the tyrant Zenawi and pretend that jailed Birtukan because it denied having received a pardon is only an insult to his own intelligence. The real reasons have to do with his inability to stand for election in 2010, and to counteract their efforts to build a broad coalition political parties opposed to his dictatorship. No doubt he takes his open challenge as a personal insult.

But that's Birtukan Midekksa? Zenawi, the dictator not always characterized his proverbial Maniacs Rubberstamp Parliament as a hen who had hanged himself. If we have to participate in animal metaphors to describe it, it's best characterized as a lioness fighting hordes of hyenas. She always defined as an ordinary woman irrevocably committed to the rule of law, freedom, democracy and human rights. Includes his opponents too. A few days before his abduction, the journalist said Abiye Teklemariam, founder and editor of independent weekly Addis Neger, (recently doubled after a relentless war of the dictatorship to the independent press in Ethiopia):

"You should know that are paper tigers. They are low, but want appear strong. They think caging of a woman with a three year old daughter who lives on his farm for overseeing day demonstrates his tenacity ... Require people hostage to their family and social commitments. That make you choose between freedom and family. "

So to all those who want to know the real Birtukan, the answer is simple. She is the lioness of Ethiopia, who chose, without hesitation, freedom, family, home children, especially my mother Ethiopia the mother who gave birth. It is an Ethiopian woman of integrity, humility, conviction, principle and intellect. It is an honor and a privilege for me to pay tribute to this remarkable woman and great political leader of Ethiopia on the first anniversary of their unjust imprisonment.

I think every nation gives the blessing of Providence, an individual who personifies the suffering and pain, its current status and future greatness. This guy is evolving to become a leader in developing a guide to the lost country and fight the darkness of despair and unrest in the sun of freedom, equality and democracy. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela racially and ethnically torn suture body politics in South Africa and led his people towards a multiparty democracy with success. In India, Mahatma Gandhi wage to their country from the scourge of colonialism, with nothing in their hands, but love in his heart and nonviolent resistance in every fiber of your body. In the United States, Martin Luther King gained consciousness of Americans and helped them to confront the twin demons of racism and discrimination. In Burma (Myanmar), Aung San Suu Kyi has languished in jail for years, but for all Burmese He stands as a beacon of hope and redemption. Ethiopia is blessed to have Birtukan Midekssa now languishes in jail by defending a ruthless and brutal dictator. She voluntarily gave up their personal freedom for his people one day live in freedom and enjoy the benefits of democracy.

Birtukan met September 9, 2007, When he arrived at Dulles Airport near Washington, DC, is leading a delegation of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (Kinijit) party in North America. I had the honor of presiding over an informal coordination of North American delegation, which included Dr. Berhanu Nega, Dr. Hailu Araya, Ato Gizachew Shiferraw and Ato Brook Kebede. His reception at Dulles is now a legend. Thousands of Ethiopians came and filled the cavernous airport. A special detail at the airport was assigned to crowd control. The caravan that followed his hotel, several miles long. In the nearly half a century at the airport, nothing so historic, spectacular triumph and had never witnessed. It was a September to remember.

At the moment I met Birtukan and delegation, I impressed by his humility, simplicity, integrity, the question of naturalness and optimism about the future of Ethiopia. Many Ethiopians have been pleasantly surprised to see a woman lead this important delegation. Much Birtukan those found in the following weeks have deepened their respect and recognition when they saw it was a "good head and a good heart [that] are always a formidable combination, "in a leader like Mandela said. In private and in public statements and speeches, not think about the past, but has shown great concern and optimism for the future of Ethiopia. Surprisingly, she never showed any bitterness or resentment towards those who unjustly imprisoned and persecuted for nearly two years.

Who's Afraid of Birtukan Midekssa? Maximum Birtukan is, "Ethiopia is the country's future." Dictators are not afraid to Birtukan, but are terrified by what it represents: the bright future of Ethiopia. Birtukan represents the unity of all Ethiopians and opposes to ethnic hatred, division and discord. Petrified that his captors. As Mandela's dream "of an Africa that is at peace with himself," Birtukan Ethiopia's dreams of peace and harmony with itself. It is chilling to those who put in a cage. Birtukan Ethiopia appeals to youth, which represent more 70 percent of the population. Its universal appeal of youth is that dictators trembling in their boots. Birtukan resolve in defending the rule of law, "Constitution Ethiopia, freedom, democracy, equality, human rights and accountability. Who did the executioners to panic. , While Ethiopia is the country's future, Birtukan is the bright star rising in the horizon, which in the future.

Birtukan is in jail, but is the most free throughout Ethiopia. He rose to dictatorship and not down. They threw for herself. They kept the secret hope that he would go mad in isolation. They denied the access to their lawyers believe that forget their fundamental human rights and constitutional. They denied their books, radio and newspapers, thinking that she feels lost in the dark. He stopped visiting the family before completing the exchange of smiles, hugs and kisses with her mother and her daughter, hoping to crush emotionally. Do not allow friends and colleagues to visit him, hoping that they feel abandoned and forgotten. They played all the psychological selling humiliate, abuse and provoke, and they thought it was going to break his spirit, weaken their resolve and dive into the depths of despair and sadness. They spared no effort to make you think that is going to suffer and die alone in jail. But Birtukan survives and will survive and prevail. Imprisonment for a true political leader is like burning steel. Jail is the political prisoner strong and firmly resolved.

Mandela said: "In my country, go to jail first and then become president." I will show you exactly Birtukan what is required of all great leaders before they are called to service in the service of their country. When Mandela was sentenced to life, not waste his time in prison to mourn over his fate, but rather he used his time to prepare for their future leadership responsibilities to bring together all South Africans. It is the occupation natural of all major political leaders in prison to use his time in prison to prepare the solemn duties that await them. I have no doubt that is what Birtukan at this time. But political prisoners are the ultimate survivors. As Mandela said, is essential to surviving political prisoner Goodwill believe in the ultimate triumph over evil. Mandela has been writing for decades by his executioners, but his name was on the end of every freedom loving South African language. Mandela was in prison that has learned to understand and even empathize with their hateful persecutors. He honed his negotiating skills developed in prison and infinite patience and perseverance the quest for equality and justice all in South Africa. Like Mandela, Birtukan undergoes the necessary training in prison before being called to perform their duties State regulations.

Birtukan not see the fight for freedom, democracy and human rights as a short-term effort. She knows that in every fiber of his body, take time and tremendous effort to purge the poison of ethnic politics of Ethiopian society. She knows it will not be easy to establish and implement the principle of rule of law in a country that has suffered so long under the immoral credo might makes right. Birtukan understands the need for a massive effort to create coalitions work, partnerships and alliances to forge a stronger multi-party political system. She knows she's going to take all Ethiopian youth to build bridges of north to south and from east to west. Birtukan but know you will be prepared for these challenges is to assume the office.

In her recent diatribe on Birtukan, Zenawi has said which has become proverbial chicken mania believe that powerful people in the West, to leave prison early. The dictator Birtukan apparently believe is "too complacent "west and steal the limelight from him. The fact is that Birtukan never put much stock in Western diplomatic pressure or to help himself or to increase the fundamental change in Ethiopia. While understanding the need to strengthen the international community's support, she knew very well that all the hard work must be done by the Ethiopians:

"I thought the diplomatic battle is an important element in nonviolent struggle. In politics, as they say, a week is too long. I learned my lesson. This is our fight. We asked them to join the fight for freedom and justice. We ask them to match their rhetoric and belief assumed. But do not beg. This is our fight, not theirs. They come running when they think they think we won ... We must also increase its value to leave ... They like winners. They have strategic objectives Winners can only help achieve them. We must show that we are winners, not beggars.

Zenawi becomes apoplectic at the mention of Birtukan. Her hackles rise and I could barely contain his anger and antipathy toward him. Taking a chapter from the book of Burmese dictator, Gen. Than Shwe, said recently in a press conference, "There will never be an agreement with someone to release Birtukan. ever. Period. It's all about death. At this point, you're right. As Mandela said: "Only free men women (and free) you can negotiate, prisoners can not enter contracts." Birtukan is a political prisoner and you can not negotiate an "agreement" for their freedom. She also never ask for their freedom. "Always." Period. "Period!

Do not cry for Birtukan, Ethiopia! "The truth is I never left. She kept her promise. Do not keep your distance." Dictators do everything possible to break your spirit, tormenting his body and make his life in prison, a veritable hell. Mandela told his executioners of apartheid, "You may succeed in delaying, but never in the prevention of transition South Africa to democracy. "The success Birtukan May dictators imprisoned, and many others for so long and who want to abuse and dehumanizing, but they can never, never be able to keep the ethnically fragmented Ethiopia and its people at war with each other so that they can cling to power. There definitely will be able to avoid broken the triumph of freedom, democracy and human rights this ancient land.

On a personal note, thank Birtukan inspiring me and many others like me, be involved in the struggle for human rights and democracy in the country of our birth. The courage of their convictions every day cools us as a source of pure water mountain. For all Birtukan Midekssa did and tried to do, and in the spirit of eternal gratitude, I dedicate the poem by William Ernest Henley "Invictus" (Invincible). Nelson Mandela had this poem written on a piece of paper he had in his cell to open their minds during the long years of incarceration. I hope this poem lifting Birtukan mind, as long as Mandela.

Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank all the gods can be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstances
I have not winced nor cried.
Under the opportunity Bludgeonings
My head is bloody, but Unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Crafts, but the horror of the shade
Without But the threat of the year
Finds, and shall find me, not fear.

That is not how to close the door,
As a manager of the punishments of displacement.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Birtukan, stay strong! In "The night that covers" You will not last forever. The darkness always turns into light.

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