Eritreans Protest outside the Eritrean Embassy in London

(London 08-12-04) Over a hundred Eritreans gathered together protesting the Human Rights abuse that continues unabated in Eritrea. The protest organised by three UK based Human Rights organisations, to mark International Human Rights Day, was said, by many participants, to be a small token of solidarity with thousands of Eritreans who are unable to voice their plight.

Present at the occasion were a number of young Eritreans from across London and the Southeast of England, who have had first hand experience of the brutality of the regime. Also present at the protest demonstration were prominent figures from the UK Eritrean political and Human rights organisations.

A letter outlining the concern of the organisers of the protest was handed to Embassy officials, who told organisers that they would ensure the messages, were appropriately conveyed to the Ambassador. However when questioned about the lack of response from previous communication with the Embassy, staff were quick to note that their role in such matters is to merely pass on messages. As with previous occasions the Ambassador was neither available for comments, nor was he prepared to meet with organisers at a separate time.

In the letter organisers of the protest listed their concerns that emanate from their wish to see an Eritrea that respects the Human Rights of all its citizens, concluding with their urging of the ambassador to raise their concerns and that of all Eritreans with the Government of Eritrea.

The two hour long protest concluded peacefully amidst slogans, calling for a free, just and democratic Eritrea. Christian Solidarity World Wide (CSW), Eritreans for Human and Democratic Rights UK (EHDR-UK) and Release Eritrea would like to thank all participants for their commitment to see a Just and Democratic Eritrea.

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[abesal11]

The wind of change is blowing in the MIddle East and Africa. The days of the dectators are numbered. It is time for the people of Africa to live in peace, democracy, and justice as it is time for African dectators to vanish. The Eritrean despot Isayas Afworki has been in power for so long without any form of election. I feel sorry for his selfish and ignorant followers. They don't understand that they are condemning their people to slavery. Eritrea has no constitution and no free press.

[ynegasi99]

WHAT A LOSERS.ESPECIALLY THIS DAMN SELAM WAYNE MERCENARY.

[MrHagad84]

What a shame some of the protesters holding a shaebia flag instead of holding, the true & the constitutional Eritrean flag the blue colour & olive tree in the middle that flag is our constitutional flag it was the people's choice in the fifties & all the Eritrean freedom fighter fought under that flag including the EPLF the ruling party in Asmara, sooner or later our original & constitutional flag will be held higher in every corner of Eritrea & in UN and & in all our Embassies.

[Fkkoff]

weyane stooges they will all pay soon

[D6236]

@abesal11, @ynegasi99, @EthioParodist, @PeaceLoveing, @guru1988510, @Baburaye, @brokecreole. Check out the video:- US "PREPARING AN ATTACK" ON ERITREA. Long live ISAIAS AFEWERKI THE PRIDE OF HIS PEOPLE. POWER TO THE ENLIGHTENED SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ERITREA! DOWN WITH THE TRAITOR PUPPET REGIME IN ETHIOPIA. PEACE AND WELL WISHES TO YOU ALL! WELCOME TO THE MOST MODERN OF AFRICA'S NATIONS...(that last one is for you @brokecreole)...:-)

[EthioParodist]

Freedom to Eritrea! Freedom to Ethiopia! I am both Eritrean & Ethiopian and why can't we eradicate ourselves from the dictatorship & corruption that plagues our region like the North Africans? Down with Meles Zenawi who is America's and England's #1 pet & wins elections with over 99% of the vote. They say to invade Somalia & he obeys like a salivating dog! Down with Isaias Afewerki who is out of touch with reality & illegally puts in prison or kills anyone who questions him. Change 4 the Horn!

[nebation]

@abesal11 haha