I know you fought very hard for years and were all longing to secure the Ethiopian people's victory and install democracy in Ethiopia this year but were faced with mind boggling difficulties and terrifying mayhem.

Well, at least, be proud of your astounding and united achievements and celebrate the New Year with prayers, happiness, good faith and great hope for the future. By hook or crook, sooner or later too, Meles Zenawi will be deposed in humiliation and defeat, Mother Ethiopia will be liberated by her loyal children and oppressed Ethiopians will be freed.

Yih, Sayitalem Yetefeta Haq New hence enjoy your Ethiopian Awdamet to the full. I wish all of you and the loyal Ethiopian opposition members, supporters and above all, leaders a happy, victorious and prosperous Ethiopian New Year. May those innocent souls who mercilessly and brutally killed by Meles's Agaazie (Agasess) bloody Brigade rest in peace too. Amen!!

Kemakber Selamta Gar!

Dr G Bekele

PS: My Favourite Ethiopian New Year Card is herewith attached for all. Hence even if you cannot do what is seen in the picture, buy the chopped Lamb and Chicken from supper markets, fry it or cook it with olive oil or go out to Ethiopian restaurants and entertain yourself and your families. Give Hamburger, Kentucky, Pisa and Fish a day's break. Cheerio!