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A movement that lacks unity is a movement that lacks foundation

Eritrean opposition groups were mandated into existence for the sole purpose of establishing a democratic Eritrean nation through the removal of the current dictatorial regime. The direction each group takes to achieve this ultimate goal

Eritrean opposition groups were mandated into existence for the sole purpose of establishing a democratic Eritrean nation through the removal of the current dictatorial regime. The direction each group takes to achieve this ultimate goal might differ based on subjective ideologies; however, the objective and common goal of all such groups remains identical. It is absolutely preposterous then to resort to slander and defamation of one’s fellow brethren when the quest is the same. As a nation of 4 million, there is no room for such disputes between government supporters and opposition groups, let alone between parties that are united under a common cause. Not only is it juvenile, but it is a disgrace to the martyrs that fought for our nation, identity and right to be called Eritreans; especially, when we’re on the brink of losing our nation to ruins forever. Yet, we constantly observe such parties expending their energy on finger pointing, useless disputes and trying to one up each other.
A movement that lacks unity is a movement that lacks foundation. Ultimately, the obvious lack of trust between such groups can only result in destruction. “United we stand, divided we fall” and such squabbles is the reason why PFDJ supporters are able to perpetrate the inner foundation of these parties and create further divisions. Behaviors, such as finger pointing and name-smearing are expected of the Eritrean government and its supporters; henceforth, to act in such manner as an opposition member is to stoop oneself to their level. By expending their energy on useless matters, these opposition parties have failed yet again and again to prove their worth before the Eritrean people. We as people are not interested to hear what your attitude towards another party leader is or why his or her technique will not achieve the ultimate quest of obtaining a democratic nation. No, we as people are interested in hearing what you as a party are able to bring to the table without resorting to a bunch of name calling. Even, if the ideas presented are reasonable, such attitude brings so much distaste and overshadows the party’s advancing strides and the opposition movement as a whole. It is commonly understood that what one can accomplish by his or herself results in an undeniably better and stronger outcome when done in unity and togetherness. The 30 years’ war for freedom itself was won through unity. A familiar chant echoes “Power to the Masses”, in the same fashion, the current opposition groups also need to focus their energy back onto unity, back onto the Eritrean masses and leave slander and defamation to those with childlike mentality. This is not a competition after all, but a collective effort for the salvation of a nation.¬
Aman Solomon

aseye.asena@gmail.com

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  • rezen January 31, 2014

    To Aman Solomon,
    You said it ALL — simply and beautifully. Would your clarion call be heeded to? THAT IS THE QUESTION!

  • kemal February 1, 2014

    Thanks brother Aman…I can’t say it/ and agree more than this…. absolutely true and our unity is a mandatory phenomenon and must be taken and remain as obligation to to all of us…..only through united efforts we can possibly save the people and the land of Eritrea.

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