Honorable PM Abiy is an outstanding leader to Ethiopia. His MEDEMER philosophy is an idea of amazing middle ground outcome that finally brings a balance to a multi ethnic society to bring them to come together and create a mutual society that coexist equally. Medemer is done by each and every Ethiopian. Dr Abiy is a leader for ALL not just a specific ethnic group hence it will unite all for better unification of the country. By the way it is also written in English for those none Amharic readers.
Thank you for putting this program together. All Ethiopians are for peace. Medemer is not really a new thing. It was mentioned by the late prime minister Melles. However, The now pm has a strong belief and made it his slogan. It’s beautiful. This young man is all about love,growth, unity. I guess this medemer is very clear and it’s all for the Ethiopians. To work and solve our weaknesses together. There is always some kind of unsettled situation in any change. The previous government had made a big change. Our country has grown and is now replaced by a fresh young leader, who seems to always come with ideas for improvement, adding to, and continuing to grow a greater Ethiopia. We should always appreciate the past, but continue to move forward into the future. I believe supporting this politicians fresh outlook and standing by his dream for that will help Ethiopia flourish.
Thank you, Doc .......Thank you for point out of pp./generalized Medemer/ with ''the forest of words, the desert of points'' this is finally showing pp.
So grateful to Dr. Habte for conveying our ignored, undermined, but POWERFUL voices! Oromo people, the Sidamas, the Hadiyas, the Siltes, the Somalis, the Kambatas etc all want one democratic, Federal Ethiopia. But Abiy's effort to restore the old imperial tyranny and the subjugation (of groups I listed above) will not work. We oppose it, and we will fight it.
The mediator is unfair guy. You did it deliberately. You supposed to not call Dr. Etana if you are not ready to give him equal time with the other guys. No matter, Etana said it well and won the game...He won all the four guys with few statements.
I feel sorry for his students. I don't know what kind of African history he is teaching them. He is twisting history to satisfy his cruel self esteem. The Prime Minister is ahead of his time. It makes me to appreciate more Dr Abiy. When I hear a trash talk from the so called college professor.
really thank you Dr. Etana, always you are our hero. today I approve that you are voice of the voiceless keep it up! nama dadhabaa akkasii waliin dhiyaachuunkee garuu nama aarsa.
In my understanding, Medemer is all about creating a platforms and opportunities with intention to enabling diversified societies of Ethiopia to come together and innovative all inclusive access to all inclusive opportunities and growth through a healthy cooperations, peaceful and fair contributions which will help to bring a fairly shared future in the political, economic and social life and growth of all citizens and societies of Ethiopia.
As an Ethiopian who suffer from the unfortunate events of the country caused by the lack of independent institution (institutions free from the governing political party).. we need a reform that is powered by critical thinkers like Etana Habte, Ermias Amelga (He is in prison, i think for being clever ) and Jawar Mohammed..
It is good to have discussion for peace and prosperity to happen for century traumatized people of Ethiopia, who was the victim of dreadfully crafted and wicked ideology called 'revolutionary democracy' which is full of fallacies from the beginning of its inception. To be honest and being of peace loving human being, the appearance of PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed has multiple and significant golden opportunity in the scene of political and economical life not only for Ethiopia and Africa but also the rest of the World! Whether you believe or not the PM has brought a new dimension to freezing and frustrating 😤 solutions of peace and prosperity in the confused world of politics! So, it is not wise and timely to attack this liberated PM! Instead , better to give him necessary and timely support before it is too late! I can see evils on verge of exploding into every level when the PM starts to engage all fears in conversation and with love with an unexpected and unique ways! Give him good help so that people in every corner can see benefit in personality in action in this unique time! Love is always there for those who seeks It diligently and in perseverance.
What I don’t understand with those moderators when it comes to Africa is the ratio when you look at one against the others who are supporting one side. When eprdf was intact they were putting one eprdf supporter with two or more opposition group members now because supporting the government they are doing the same thing
Ethiopia is changing under Dr Abiy we Ethiopians are very thankful for that Tplf the clique from Tigray province has been the cancer source of all evils in Ethiopia. We call up on the international community esp the USA to support Dr. Abiy's government and new Ethiopia and the region as a whole.
Who Sponsored this dialogue (Discussion ), it looks the discussion sponsored by the office of prime minster even the mediator also only interested to hear the idea of prime minister representative only , why they invite Dr. Etana , it is half joke.
Dr Etana equated "Medemer" with the word "Unity" as if the unity is angerous and unacceptable concept. People are better of when they are United than divided. People do not have to be the same to be United. Why look at issues in such narrow lens?
Even if Saints come and rule Ethiopia Etana will complain, too bad. Ethiopia did not have this kind prime minister and will not get like Dr. Abiy. May God bless Etana and his friends.
here is the main point after lencho said we don't label neighbors as enemies but FRIENDS and the interviewer brought a point on the ports issue as `Isnt that always sort of what the interests have been I mean the ports may change and that may still change but where is the key....` WHICH PORTS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT , IS THERE POSSIBILITY OF TAKING AWAY A PORT FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY ,PLEASE
Abey is a hero to you , but not for us Ethiopians. He is a criminal who is selling our country in broad day light. We will never forgive him for exposing us to the outsiders. All in all, Abey is committing treason against Ethiopia, never seen by any Ethiopian leaders in history.
Don't forget that the ambassador represents the country's government and has to walk through a fine political line and cannot talk bluntly like Dr. Etana. He has to be careful not to make political damage while talking about MEDEMER. However, Dr. Etana, who was not talking on behalf of all Ethiopians was using the word Ethiopia as a cover for the purpose of his hidden agenda in this debate. I am sure he is more concerned about one ethnic group that was even over represented on the stage. That is a paradoxical debate!! Etana said Abiy is trying to Return to the Imperial Ethiopia? Give me a break!
People like Dr. Etana are propogating divisions based on dividing the different ethnic groups in Ethiopia. His education apparently hasn't taught him what happened in Rwanda with those kinds of ideas.
Although it seems one sided, lets get down to it, in clear clear terms it is oromo vs amhara vs tigre vs the rest and medemer is not explaiming the vast differences
The Great Etana did and fasten the truth nail . He is the real oracle of the PM coming to the power , in the presence of such guys the federalizem in Ethiopia will not die , and the monarchist view never happen again
The counter of Dr Etana is grossly incompetent. How could the institute itself invite this guy equivalently with his counter so competent guy, Dr Etana?
Dr. Edena is the winner. Eventhough the mediator sides to government officials, We the ethiopians are the judge here and Dr. Edena is the winner. He talked the reality at the ground. We the regular citizen hate the term MEDEMER to death. Aby is the problem to ethiopia and removing him from power is the propriety. Thumbs up Dr. Edena.
You cant add ppl like 1 plus 1 is 2, these are ppl with different background different ideology, no one hates medemer but it came too soon, we had so many issues that needed to be addressed as regional state
I don't understand if Etana was there as the devil's advocate to give a little critical view of medemer or he was there to complement the official narrative of medemer that the government actors attempted at describing. I agree with many commentators that the moderator was not fair to Etana if he was there to give a critical perspective. However, Etana was still combative and focused on assaulting the PM and his government more than challenging the notion of medemer. This is a major problem with us, Ethipoians; we cannot differentiate between ideas and personalities. Interestingly, we tend to focus more on the people than their ideas and alas this afflicts our educated intellectuals as much as the masses. Let's do heavy weight lifting - challenge ideas. A laundry-list of this happened here and that happened there do not by default imply the weakness of medemer as a notion nor does it tarnish the PM's image. Incidents are always subject to critical investigation and throwing heart-breaking incidents do not always go against the subject we throw them at because one can hardly justify that the PM or his medemer notion are behind the incidents.
You don’t have to go anywhere to understand what medemer means It means the comings of all the different Oromo tribes together . to understand this simply look at the panel. That are all Oromo except the interviewer Egyptians duude. Let alone medemer to bring all Ethiopians together the concept is not bringing all Oromos together. Like brothers Etana Dinka a proud Ethiopian Oromo from wollega and Lencho froM Arisie probably Mano from shewa they are not coming together with the idea? Please also ask the panel what is the role of the government during the medemer ideology? Because as we speak the some extremist Oromo are telling the people of Addis Ababa to get out Addis abeba is for Oromo. Even though historically the land and the properties in Addis belong to other Ethnic groups. But also when other Ethinic groups are being forced to leave their towns and wealth to leave behind and some being killed because they don’t have anywhere to go since that is what they call home. What will be the role of the Abiye government when vagabonds are killing innocent people or anybody that has a different point of views how is it that Medemer is inclusive? How come while you are preaching togetherness you are just watching the outlaws with cross hands and legs While they are killing? It is not in human nature to come together with all the differences that exist among humans in Ethiopia case differences in ethnicity way of thinking and conducting buisness that the Abiye government is hoping for the people to come together while the government is not play its role as any government in the world? I don’t claim to understand Medemer but if is doing nothing as a government and hoping for the people to come together on their own terms it is nothing but A WISHFUL THINKING that cannot be realized. Ethiopia needs to work at home and fix the problem of its own people first.
I agree with a lot of comments of people here that the Ethiopian Ambassador to the US, Fitsum Arega should have articulated "Medemer" better. I understand that he is not articulate. The problem is also with the so called Dr Etana, who is one of the Oromo fanatics from Wollega. He plays into the usual populist idea of winning the hearts and minds of the Oromos that the Oromos are the victims, denied, deprived, killed, dragged etc catchy words that can draw attention very easily to the ordinary. I am myself an Oromo and don't share this guy's views. For me Etana is a political animal who accuses the Prime Minister as if he created the current crisis. The fertile ground for the current situation is all cooked by the TPLF regime and Abiy has inherited the problem. By the time Abiy arrived, Ethiopia was nearly non-existent. Sitting in the US capital, eating Burger sandwiches and criticizing Abiy is the easiest thing one can do. Why Etana started with blemish and harsh rhetoric against Abiay ("Abiy's removal" when he knows that the panel was organized by US Inst. of Peace) instead of talking about the issue of Medemer, the usual divergent attitude which the so called Oromo intellectuals are engaged in. Did Etana address the issue of Shene, OLF and corrupt Oromo officials etc who have robbed banks, killed even OPDO officials, burning down houses of Ethiopians in Western Wollega? This is hypocrisy gone out of proportions! Etana should grow up rather than behave like a child of the 5th century. Etana is not helping the Oromos leave alone Ethiopia. Etana is a loser!! Etana should understand that we live in the 21st century and are members of a global village. Now we know, why the moderator denied Etana more time than he deserves to speak with negative energy as his views are irrelevant as it adds fuel to an existing problem. Well done to Lencho, our fellow friend from Bale Goba and also to Foreign Policy adviser. My fellow friend Etana, believe me I am an Oromo who was born in Shewa and grown up in Bale, stop narrow thinking and embrace Unity and don't hate it as there is nothing wrong with unity!!
Is there any corner of the world where this so called " Medemer" which is neither an ideology nor a philosophy worked ? Or is it a mere wish ideology of the premier himself ?
Dinka... If you really want to understand Ethiopian politics without "medemer" this country cannot be a state by itself ...simply because of divers political agenda & antagoniste approach ...its impossible (TPLF, OLF ,ABAN) unless we come together in synergie if we follow the a above mentioned parties & their follower completely oppossing
Dictators choose yes men not competent men. In this speech some guys even tried to clap when fisum was speaking just to boost his moral or they thought he may black out due to embarrasment.
The panelists say "Medemer" is a new philosophy but unable to explain how it is special and different from what we already know. I would not present it as a new philosophy as it pretty much means synergy, which is not a new thing to any audience. I like Abiy's idea of unity and synergy for Ethiopia but do not try to sell it as a new philosophy. Unfortunately, Abiy is not different from TPLF leaders in terms of his appointment of officials and advisors around him. He mostly focussed on ethnicity, not on merit and expertise. I do not know how this approach helps him to achieve his Medemer ideas.
Trusted leader does not do things for cheap popularity. Instead, first he/she endeavors to envision for long sight then starts tenacious action step by step but he should not expose the large society in an ocean of giant illusions .
My friend he is speaking second language!. He has Original language which is Amharic!. Nothing is shame with him. You are blind and mindless!. Don't be low!.
Do you think Lencho Bati wrote Medemer? nah just kidding. I think it's written by a grad student interning at one of the American institutes to help with destabilization of Ethiopia. And profit extraction
The ambasder is not competent equally as pastor Abey! I am not sure how you live with yourself led by total deception. What we have in Ethiopia on the ground is totally to the opposite of what is those well paid clowns trying to explain.
@@firstbornnet- obviously you can't produce valid arguments it's similar to paster Abey, only capable of name calling and dehumanizing others who opposes your ideas.It's sad to know there are people like you who are blinded by temporary coupons. Soon you will see the light for sure.
Ethiopia will never be changed with this unchanged leaders , illiterate and corrupted. There is no visible change right now its just cover for media purpose, there are still dozens of political prisoners, no job for graduated professionals as there is huge space for his illiterate puppet, high level of inflation, millions of peoples are still starved. However I would like to appreciate his (PM) point of view on infrastructure development but he still need to organized his team who know what his doing. The Ambassador himself is empty suit with fake reports, the idea of what they call "Medemer" isn't even clear for their own team at higher level, generally peace won't be build by placing different ideologies or philosophies , do the following practically ....., 1. Create jobs 2. Ensure law and order 3. If you're confident ensure justice by bringing Getachew Asefa to Court 4. Free the media stop oppression 5. Stable the economy inflation is so high that the people already lost hope 6. You still can't reach all areas as for example Tigray is out of your control and governance 7. Ensure Justice by bringing the man who is the reason for 86people death and who spreads hate who is Jawar Mohammad 8. Control the high level of corruption 9. Investigate the leaders who are still working on instability of the country from kebele to federal 10. Avoid all government owned business, start governing from mini scale to large scale in all areas that the people don't have anything to do. At last, relatively, the PM is good from the previous once he want several issues to be solved but as the government is parliamentary what ever he is , he still have to count hands to deliver his ideas properly, so he still need to reform his team he don't have to care for the party members happiness, His power is on the people
I loudly request the people of United states to see us (Oromo). Dr. Etana Hapte is eactly rightly expressed the concern and what Oromo people is phasing because of the money you are giving for the government of Ethiopia since before 150 years back.
Medmer AKA "Addition" is the opposite of Multi Cultural Federalism. The short lived buzz word medemer has already died in Ethiopia, Elections have been postponed for unlimited time, Abiy has almost lost all support, infact Dr. Etana seen here has become one of the seriously opposes the Medemer Con man Abiy Ahmed.
The discussion leader had hard time to understand this fake ass abiy supporters practical meaning of medamar because they dont even know what it is,so how can you explain something that you dont even know to someone!
Can you talk about people are suffering in wollega, No internet and No phone line s for over two months now and the government is arresting and killing Oromo people.
Etana Dinka, what is a better idea you have or your good point that can bring to change the life of Ethiopian people? Sham on you, it is clear that you hate your own brother & P/M Abiy for no reason. "Medemer" is for good to add yourself in order to produce good product . if you do not want good, you can subtract yourself.
Don’t hate the player hate the game 🤷🏾♂️. Keep on dreaming once again it’ll never happen you like it or not Dr Abiye all the way. we don’t need a leader big head small brain with a big mouth kebebush(jawar). Good luck
New Life Entertainment I think u didn’t understood our struggle still whatever who as while not against our people and land we never tolerate personal I don’t want to see my people suffering abiye used to diminished and dismantled killed for the past 28 years now should end believe me buddy
🤭🤔🤣Whatttttt! Why is it soooo hard to answer What is "Medemer? The whole video later the answer is none of the above! I'm still trying to understand too just like the moderator. If we don't understand your explanation of so called "medemer" I think this is part of confusing on purpose. Please don't be mad at the modrator he was just asking you to get a CLEAR answers!
A cloud, indeed! That of terror. My birthplace, Wellega (among the most fertile, and green areas of the country) was bombed, forests lit on fire, by Ethiopian forces last week. Gujii and Borana are also bombarded. Most of Oromia is under the Command Post... A promise coercively dictated and violently enforced is a dangerous promise.
@@magnateff6397 The recent explosive following of Jawar & OFC (by most Oromos and multiple ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia) is an explicit rejection of Medemer by the vast majority of Ethiopians. I can not fathom where they pulled such number.
What is bad news on your program is you invited all oromo guys. How you can get genuine views on the problem of Ethiopia and the transition"? These guys cannot represent Ethiopia a country divided along Ethnic lines. At least you must ask the views of Amhara, the second largest ethnic group as well as the key force that plays for the change to come. It is unbelievable. What you must know is any government formation in Ethiopia without including Amharas [the core in the Ethiopian politics] is and will be difficult. Therefore, you must take lessons for your next program. Thanks.
Medemer is Abiye attempt to teach woman who gave birth to a dozen of children how to give birth ... his idea is nothing new to the people of Ethiopia. Ethiopians have been living it for centuries until Abiye Ahmad came with the Oromo first, and the capital city that was built by the northern Ethiopia people both Tigray and Amhara in the name of religious and trade hub and later by Atse Minilik’ wife Taitu as the capital city . Which Abiye and his naive Oromo compatriots are attempting to make it Oromo only city ‘in their dreams” The country was at peace living in harmony and as a result became prosperous in all areas or regions with the exception of of some thefts and some corruption as it is everywhere in the world... otherwise Medemer is nothing is new to Ethiopians. We don’t need to be told or introduced something we practice in our daily lives. The problem we have is the Divisive ethinically biased political Narrative of Abiye and his idiotic political elites that don’t understand the culture the life philosophy and the basic economic needs of the Ethiopian people. Instead of strengthening the agricultural sector to feed the poor farmers they are building us Skyscrapers. it is like putting on expensive suite going to interview while your pocket and stomach is empty just for show This new philosophy doesn’t address the problems of the farmers of Ethiopia or those who are educated in the country side and flocking to the city that is why there is high unemployment rate that is encouraging the youth to engage in many different illegal activities after graduating from universities
etana should not be there first place he is talking nonsense and hateful. We can not control the past. He is not representing Ethiopia anyway he is representing his oromo people. Removing Dr Abiye will never happen.
Thank you/very very/DR Etana🥇👌👍👨🎓💯👍❤💝
Honorable PM Abiy is an outstanding leader to Ethiopia. His MEDEMER philosophy is an idea of amazing middle ground outcome that finally brings a balance to a multi ethnic society to bring them to come together and create a mutual society that coexist equally. Medemer is done by each and every Ethiopian. Dr Abiy is a leader for ALL not just a specific ethnic group hence it will unite all for better unification of the country. By the way it is also written in English for those none Amharic readers.
Thank you, Y.E Dr. Etana for being there to be voice for the voiceless, ppl of Ethiopia-always the victims.
Gamada Gudina yoom caraa argate?
Thank you for putting this program together. All Ethiopians are for peace. Medemer is not really a new thing. It was mentioned by the late prime minister Melles. However, The now pm has a strong belief and made it his slogan. It’s beautiful. This young man is all about love,growth, unity. I guess this medemer is very clear and it’s all for the Ethiopians. To work and solve our weaknesses together. There is always some kind of unsettled situation in any change. The previous government had made a big change. Our country has grown and is now replaced by a fresh young leader, who seems to always come with ideas for improvement, adding to, and continuing to grow a greater Ethiopia. We should always appreciate the past, but continue to move forward into the future. I believe supporting this politicians fresh outlook and standing by his dream for that will help Ethiopia flourish.
Dr Etana do you think the problem was starting during the time of pm Abey do you ?
The problem is continues more and more than before.
ችግሮች ቢኖሩትም እንደ አሁኑ የከፉ አልነበሩም ጥያቄ ያለው አሁን ህዝቦች በግፍ እየተገደሉና እየተፈናቀሉ ነው ይህንኑ አይነት ነገር በፊት አልተከሠተም ስለዚህ ለምንድነው ሀቁ ለኣለም ቁልጭ ብሎ እየታየ እያለ ማጭበርበር የመረጥከው ፍክት ስፒክስ ፎር ኢት ሰልፍ ።
Thank you, Doc .......Thank you for point out of pp./generalized Medemer/ with ''the forest of words, the desert of points'' this is finally showing pp.
Mr. Etana good said and tell the truth. God beless you and standup to the country and people.
Lencho Bati, what a seasoned politician and calm headed analyst you are! Ethiopia needs more people like you! 👍
what is the means of inviting Dr Etana if He didn't give him chance
Dagim Hambissa He gave him a chance but he spoke nonsense and hateful
Abiy is two years in the power but he did nothing except creat probleem to the country. Man what are you talking about lair.
So grateful to Dr. Habte for conveying our ignored, undermined, but POWERFUL voices! Oromo people, the Sidamas, the Hadiyas, the Siltes, the Somalis, the Kambatas etc all want one democratic, Federal Ethiopia. But Abiy's effort to restore the old imperial tyranny and the subjugation (of groups I listed above) will not work. We oppose it, and we will fight it.
The mediator is unfair guy. You did it deliberately. You supposed to not call Dr. Etana if you are not ready to give him equal time with the other guys. No matter, Etana said it well and won the game...He won all the four guys with few statements.
mediator is someone that helps in negotiations. I think you should use the word, moderator.
Thank u GR eteanaa habte
thank u Etana
Etana, reapect brother! You are being voice for our marginalized oromo people thank and hat off!
I feel sorry for his students. I don't know what kind of African history he is teaching them. He is twisting history to satisfy his cruel self esteem. The Prime Minister is ahead of his time. It makes me to appreciate more Dr Abiy. When I hear a trash talk from the so called college professor.
You are real dumb
Thanks, DR Itana Habte for reflection our problems to national communities and the world
Well done Ambassador
Dr Itana congrats! Even if 4 in 1 discussion and even though the moderator is unfair to give you a chance
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Yeah the whole is greater than the some of its parts! Medemer/Synergy or spirit de corpse. THANK you Ambassador Fitsum Arega and H.E Lencho Bati.
really thank you Dr. Etana, always you are our hero. today I approve that you are voice of the voiceless keep it up! nama dadhabaa akkasii waliin dhiyaachuunkee garuu nama aarsa.
Equal right is really solution.
For all problems. I think. Thank you
In my understanding, Medemer is all about creating a platforms and opportunities with intention to enabling diversified societies of Ethiopia to come together and innovative all inclusive access to all inclusive opportunities and growth through a healthy cooperations, peaceful and fair contributions which will help to bring a fairly shared future in the political, economic and social life and growth of all citizens and societies of Ethiopia.
Dr Etan did not gat Enough time Why???
I have yet to hear what the ambassador wants to say, 16 minutes after jiber-jabbering . Am baffled by his incompetence.
@B M His Excellency had probably needed your smart ass, kind of, to rescue him from the predicament that he found himself in.
Has no clear idea to Address even on his own dialect let alone in foreign language.
Blame your lack of knowledge he spoke perfect 🤷🏾♂️
@@amanandom6579 he has no idea what has been asked, its a shame that a government agent couldn't answer just a direct question. Very concerning
As an Ethiopian who suffer from the unfortunate events of the country caused by the lack of independent institution (institutions free from the governing political party).. we need a reform that is powered by critical thinkers like Etana Habte, Ermias Amelga (He is in prison, i think for being clever ) and Jawar Mohammed..
Thank you Dr Itana for you giving the correct information
It is good to have discussion for peace and prosperity to happen for century traumatized people of Ethiopia, who was the victim of dreadfully crafted and wicked ideology called 'revolutionary democracy' which is full of fallacies from the beginning of its inception. To be honest and being of peace loving human being, the appearance of PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed has multiple and significant golden opportunity in the scene of political and economical life not only for Ethiopia and Africa but also the rest of the World! Whether you believe or not the PM has brought a new dimension to freezing and frustrating 😤 solutions of peace and prosperity in the confused world of politics! So, it is not wise and timely to attack this liberated PM! Instead , better to give him necessary and timely support before it is too late! I can see evils on verge of exploding into every level when the PM starts to engage all fears in conversation and with love with an unexpected and unique ways! Give him good help so that people in every corner can see benefit in personality in action in this unique time! Love is always there for those who seeks It diligently and in perseverance.
What I don’t understand with those moderators when it comes to Africa is the ratio when you look at one against the others who are supporting one side. When eprdf was intact they were putting one eprdf supporter with two or more opposition group members now because supporting the government they are doing the same thing
The moderator wasn't fairly distribute and not respect the odience {out of 1:52 only 3min for Dr Itana...}
Ethiopia is changing under Dr Abiy we Ethiopians are very thankful for that Tplf the clique from Tigray province has been the cancer source of all evils in Ethiopia. We call up on the international community esp the USA to support Dr. Abiy's government and new Ethiopia and the region as a whole.
Who Sponsored this dialogue (Discussion ), it looks the discussion sponsored by the office of prime minster even the mediator also only interested to hear the idea of prime minister representative only , why they invite Dr. Etana , it is half joke.
Dr Etana equated "Medemer" with the word "Unity" as if the unity is angerous and unacceptable concept. People are better of when they are United than divided. People do not have to be the same to be United. Why look at issues in such narrow lens?
Even if Saints come and rule Ethiopia Etana will complain, too bad. Ethiopia did not have this kind prime minister and will not get like Dr. Abiy. May God bless Etana and his friends.
this is how much think the begger
Thanks Dr habte
here is the main point after lencho said we don't label neighbors as enemies but FRIENDS and the interviewer brought a point on the ports issue as `Isnt that always sort of what the interests have been I mean the ports may change and that may still change but where is the key....` WHICH PORTS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT , IS THERE POSSIBILITY OF TAKING AWAY A PORT FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY ,PLEASE
Abey is a hero to you , but not for us Ethiopians. He is a criminal who is selling our country in broad day light. We will never forgive him for exposing us to the outsiders. All in all, Abey is committing treason against Ethiopia, never seen by any Ethiopian leaders in history.
omg the boarder is still closed .
Don't forget that the ambassador represents the country's government and has to walk through a fine political line and cannot talk bluntly like Dr. Etana. He has to be careful not to make political damage while talking about MEDEMER. However, Dr. Etana, who was not talking on behalf of all Ethiopians was using the word Ethiopia as a cover for the purpose of his hidden agenda in this debate. I am sure he is more concerned about one ethnic group that was even over represented on the stage. That is a paradoxical debate!! Etana said Abiy is trying to Return to the Imperial Ethiopia? Give me a break!
The ambassador speaks about the promises of privatization of the state-owned companies which is not to be implemented on the ground.
Dr.Etana really you understand nations and nationalities ,thank you
People like Dr. Etana are propogating divisions based on dividing the different ethnic groups in Ethiopia. His education apparently hasn't taught him what happened in Rwanda with those kinds of ideas.
Hey dude, why don't you argue with the idea? people like you are such..........you what i mean!
What does that means practically? unity? medemer? inclusive politics?
thank you for asking because they use without knowing the concept.
Although it seems one sided, lets get down to it, in clear clear terms it is oromo vs amhara vs tigre vs the rest and medemer is not explaiming the vast differences
This is the game the mediator is EGYPTIAN I wonder why medemer is no boundaries?
Karibu Desta here you go! Aly is Egyptian! Don’t like any good changes in Ethiopia!! The Ambassador shouldn’t be here at the first place!!
The Great Etana did and fasten the truth nail . He is the real oracle of the PM coming to the power , in the presence of such guys the federalizem in Ethiopia will not die , and the monarchist view never happen again
The counter of Dr Etana is grossly incompetent. How could the institute itself invite this guy equivalently with his counter so competent guy, Dr Etana?
Dr. Edena is the winner. Eventhough the mediator sides to government officials, We the ethiopians are the judge here and Dr. Edena is the winner. He talked the reality at the ground. We the regular citizen hate the term MEDEMER to death. Aby is the problem to ethiopia and removing him from power is the propriety. Thumbs up Dr. Edena.
Dr Etana explain what happening in Ethiopia
You unfair moderator why you didn't invite two by two, now the group ratio is 4 in one
Are they following open society idea?
You cant add ppl like 1 plus 1 is 2, these are ppl with different background different ideology, no one hates medemer but it came too soon, we had so many issues that needed to be addressed as regional state
Ambasador Fitsum, I like your idea at the end Ethiopian need to come together as a nation, as community to help each other.
I don't understand if Etana was there as the devil's advocate to give a little critical view of medemer or he was there to complement the official narrative of medemer that the government actors attempted at describing. I agree with many commentators that the moderator was not fair to Etana if he was there to give a critical perspective. However, Etana was still combative and focused on assaulting the PM and his government more than challenging the notion of medemer. This is a major problem with us, Ethipoians; we cannot differentiate between ideas and personalities. Interestingly, we tend to focus more on the people than their ideas and alas this afflicts our educated intellectuals as much as the masses. Let's do heavy weight lifting - challenge ideas. A laundry-list of this happened here and that happened there do not by default imply the weakness of medemer as a notion nor does it tarnish the PM's image. Incidents are always subject to critical investigation and throwing heart-breaking incidents do not always go against the subject we throw them at because one can hardly justify that the PM or his medemer notion are behind the incidents.
You don’t have to go anywhere to understand what medemer means
It means the comings of all the different Oromo tribes together . to understand this simply look at the panel. That are all Oromo except the interviewer Egyptians duude. Let alone medemer to bring all Ethiopians together the concept is not bringing all Oromos together. Like brothers Etana Dinka a proud Ethiopian Oromo from wollega and Lencho froM Arisie probably Mano from shewa they are not coming together with the idea?
Please also ask the panel what is the role of the government during the medemer ideology? Because as we speak the some extremist Oromo are telling the people of Addis Ababa to get out Addis abeba is for Oromo. Even though historically the land and the properties in Addis belong to other Ethnic groups. But also when other Ethinic groups are being forced to leave their towns and wealth to leave behind and some being killed because they don’t have anywhere to go since that is what they call home.
What will be the role of the Abiye government when vagabonds are killing innocent people or anybody that has a different point of views how is it that Medemer is inclusive?
How come while you are preaching togetherness you are just watching the outlaws with cross hands and legs
While they are killing?
It is not in human nature to come together with all the differences that exist among humans in Ethiopia case differences in ethnicity way of thinking and conducting buisness that the Abiye government is hoping for the people to come together while the government is not play its role as any government in the world?
I don’t claim to understand Medemer but if is doing nothing as a government and hoping for the people to come together on their own terms it is nothing but A WISHFUL THINKING that cannot be realized.
Ethiopia needs to work at home and fix the problem of its own people first.
Too long for a you tube comment.
I agree with a lot of comments of people here that the Ethiopian Ambassador to the US, Fitsum Arega should have articulated "Medemer" better. I understand that he is not articulate. The problem is also with the so called Dr Etana, who is one of the Oromo fanatics from Wollega. He plays into the usual populist idea of winning the hearts and minds of the Oromos that the Oromos are the victims, denied, deprived, killed, dragged etc catchy words that can draw attention very easily to the ordinary. I am myself an Oromo and don't share this guy's views. For me Etana is a political animal who accuses the Prime Minister as if he created the current crisis. The fertile ground for the current situation is all cooked by the TPLF regime and Abiy has inherited the problem. By the time Abiy arrived, Ethiopia was nearly non-existent. Sitting in the US capital, eating Burger sandwiches and criticizing Abiy is the easiest thing one can do. Why Etana started with blemish and harsh rhetoric against Abiay ("Abiy's removal" when he knows that the panel was organized by US Inst. of Peace) instead of talking about the issue of Medemer, the usual divergent attitude which the so called Oromo intellectuals are engaged in. Did Etana address the issue of Shene, OLF and corrupt Oromo officials etc who have robbed banks, killed even OPDO officials, burning down houses of Ethiopians in Western Wollega? This is hypocrisy gone out of proportions! Etana should grow up rather than behave like a child of the 5th century. Etana is not helping the Oromos leave alone Ethiopia. Etana is a loser!! Etana should understand that we live in the 21st century and are members of a global village. Now we know, why the moderator denied Etana more time than he deserves to speak with negative energy as his views are irrelevant as it adds fuel to an existing problem.
Well done to Lencho, our fellow friend from Bale Goba and also to Foreign Policy adviser.
My fellow friend Etana, believe me I am an Oromo who was born in Shewa and grown up in Bale, stop narrow thinking and embrace Unity and don't hate it as there is nothing wrong with unity!!
Yang brilliant educated Mamo Mehertu great Analysis ....
ትክክል ማሞ ይበልጣል። ሌሎቹ ሁሉም ተብታቦች ናቸው። ከግራ ወደ ቀኝ ማሞን ዘለን ስናይ፤ የኃሳብ የአንደበትና የአቋም ትብትብ ሰዎችን እናገኛለን።
This idea of Medermer is too simple to discuss or research about it. It is a positive word but can not be treated at framework or philosophy level.
I love your name, may Allah bless you abundantly.
You’re absolutely right. Its too simple of a concept to over analyze!
Is there any corner of the world where this so called " Medemer" which is neither an ideology
nor a philosophy worked ? Or is it a mere wish ideology of the premier himself ?
Dinka...
If you really want to understand Ethiopian politics without "medemer" this country cannot be a state by itself ...simply because of divers political agenda & antagoniste approach ...its impossible (TPLF, OLF ,ABAN) unless we come together in synergie if we follow the a above mentioned parties & their follower completely oppossing
I thought the panel was 3 against 1. For my surprise it was 4 against 1. Shameful.
Dr Etena wanderful man but Ambaseder was no read and no talk to English he was grade 1 students
Ambassador had no idea what he's talking about. I don't think he understood all questions being asked or escaping not to answer
The ambassador of the country could not even express his thought shame shame!!
because you couldnt listen.He spoke fluently.
He spoke perfect blame your lack of knowledge 🤷🏾♂️
Dictators choose yes men not competent men.
In this speech some guys even tried to clap when fisum was speaking just to boost his moral or they thought he may black out due to embarrasment.
The panelists say "Medemer" is a new philosophy but unable to explain how it is special and different from what we already know. I would not present it as a new philosophy as it pretty much means synergy, which is not a new thing to any audience. I like Abiy's idea of unity and synergy for Ethiopia but do not try to sell it as a new philosophy. Unfortunately, Abiy is not different from TPLF leaders in terms of his appointment of officials and advisors around him. He mostly focussed on ethnicity, not on merit and expertise. I do not know how this approach helps him to achieve his Medemer ideas.
Philosophy is a big word and it also means idea.
The ambassador is not fit to be an ambassador for Ethiopian in the USA in terms of language barrier!
it is not only the language, the man is a nervous reck. He is not comfortable to be here and he is an Ambassador in the USA?
Trusted leader does not do things for cheap popularity. Instead, first he/she endeavors to envision for long sight then starts tenacious action step by step but he should not expose the large society in an ocean of giant illusions .
The ambassador is incompetent. Shame on you !!
My friend he is speaking second language!. He has Original language which is Amharic!. Nothing is shame with him. You are blind and mindless!. Don't be low!.
And he doesn't need to shout when he speaks!.
Do you think Lencho Bati wrote Medemer? nah just kidding. I think it's written by a grad student interning at one of the American institutes to help with destabilization of Ethiopia. And profit extraction
Magnaw
You lost it all! Neftegna is not in any mental readiness or have the gut to take this
The moderator is not fair to give them time.
Lenecho Bati wonderful speech!!!!
If this is the Ambassador that is leading the negotiating team of the Nile issue in the US we Ethiopians are screwed for life.
why matador ignore dr etan even if his idea is better than others???
The ambasder is not competent equally as pastor Abey! I am not sure how you live with yourself led by total deception. What we have in Ethiopia on the ground is totally to the opposite of what is those well paid clowns trying to explain.
Kiros Ghiwot
Have never seen like you the most ignorant ever
@@firstbornnet- obviously you can't produce valid arguments it's similar to paster Abey, only capable of name calling and dehumanizing others who opposes your ideas.It's sad to know there are people like you who are blinded by temporary coupons. Soon you will see the light for sure.
Galatoma obani iya tee olabi birimataa
Galatomaa bani iyatee holani biirmata
Thank you
Dr Etana address how medemer bringing violance in Ethiopia before 4 yrs
Dr.Etana Our hero thank you😍
Medemer means addition!!! That’s it!!!!
To who? How? Why?
😁
Ethiopia will never be changed with this unchanged leaders , illiterate and corrupted. There is no visible change right now its just cover for media purpose, there are still dozens of political prisoners, no job for graduated professionals as there is huge space for his illiterate puppet, high level of inflation, millions of peoples are still starved. However I would like to appreciate his (PM) point of view on infrastructure development but he still need to organized his team who know what his doing. The Ambassador himself is empty suit with fake reports, the idea of what they call "Medemer" isn't even clear for their own team at higher level, generally peace won't be build by placing different ideologies or philosophies , do the following practically .....,
1. Create jobs
2. Ensure law and order
3. If you're confident ensure justice by bringing Getachew Asefa to Court
4. Free the media stop oppression
5. Stable the economy inflation is so high that the people already lost hope
6. You still can't reach all areas as for example Tigray is out of your control and governance
7. Ensure Justice by bringing the man who is the reason for 86people death and who spreads hate who is Jawar Mohammad
8. Control the high level of corruption
9. Investigate the leaders who are still working on instability of the country from kebele to federal
10. Avoid all government owned business, start governing from mini scale to large scale in all areas that the people don't have anything to do.
At last, relatively, the PM is good from the previous once he want several issues to be solved but as the government is parliamentary what ever he is , he still have to count hands to deliver his ideas properly, so he still need to reform his team he don't have to care for the party members happiness, His power is on the people
I loudly request the people of United states to see us (Oromo). Dr. Etana Hapte is eactly rightly expressed the concern and what Oromo people is phasing because of the money you are giving for the government of Ethiopia since before 150 years back.
You should have 2 guys from each side
Medmer AKA "Addition" is the opposite of Multi Cultural Federalism. The short lived buzz word medemer has already died in Ethiopia, Elections have been postponed for unlimited time, Abiy has almost lost all support, infact Dr. Etana seen here has become one of the seriously opposes the Medemer Con man Abiy Ahmed.
4 vs 1 with moderator taking clear side
Unfair discussion for the one by himself(left hand side)
The discussion leader had hard time to understand this fake ass abiy supporters practical meaning of medamar because they dont even know what it is,so how can you explain something that you dont even know to someone!
Somehow it's not interesting...
Can you talk about people are suffering in wollega, No internet and No phone line s for over two months now and the government is arresting and killing Oromo people.
Moderater has got his own opinion and it happens to him difficult to uphold impartiality.
Etana Dinka, what is a better idea you have or your good point that can bring to change the life of Ethiopian people? Sham on you, it is clear that you hate your own brother & P/M Abiy for no reason. "Medemer" is for good to add yourself in order to produce good product . if you do not want good, you can subtract yourself.
Abiye must be go
Dano Gutta 😜never
New Life Entertainment
U will see that very soon
Don’t hate the player hate the game 🤷🏾♂️. Keep on dreaming once again it’ll never happen you like it or not Dr Abiye all the way. we don’t need a leader big head small brain with a big mouth kebebush(jawar). Good luck
New Life Entertainment
I think u didn’t understood our struggle still whatever who as while not against our people and land we never tolerate personal I don’t want to see my people suffering abiye used to diminished and dismantled killed for the past 28 years now should end believe me buddy
Why is the dialogue 3:1 ratio? But still Dr Etana you nailed it I’m proud of you
🤭🤔🤣Whatttttt! Why is it soooo hard to answer What is "Medemer? The whole video later the answer is none of the above! I'm still trying to understand too just like the moderator. If we don't understand your explanation of so called "medemer" I think this is part of confusing on purpose. Please don't be mad at the modrator he was just asking you to get a CLEAR answers!
Leencoon ergama qabsoo oromoo doomsu itti fuffe jira.
No internet's connecation in Oromia region At Wallega
Please please abuse thise bud government in Ethiopia
Stop stop Redet or helper country
This ambassador is not represented Ethiopian peoples .He is represented prosperity party
Medemer is a promising cloud over arid lands with not a drop of water.
A cloud, indeed! That of terror. My birthplace, Wellega (among the most fertile, and green areas of the country) was bombed, forests lit on fire, by Ethiopian forces last week. Gujii and Borana are also bombarded. Most of Oromia is under the Command Post... A promise coercively dictated and violently enforced is a dangerous promise.
97% of Ethiopians the last guy said want Medemer. Medemer is a force for Destruction. I wish I can get in touch with Etana Dinka.
@@magnateff6397 The recent explosive following of Jawar & OFC (by most Oromos and multiple ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia) is an explicit rejection of Medemer by the vast majority of Ethiopians. I can not fathom where they pulled such number.
What is bad news on your program is you invited all oromo guys. How you can get genuine views on the problem of Ethiopia and the transition"? These guys cannot represent Ethiopia a country divided along Ethnic lines. At least you must ask the views of Amhara, the second largest ethnic group as well as the key force that plays for the change to come. It is unbelievable. What you must know is any government formation in Ethiopia without including Amharas [the core in the Ethiopian politics] is and will be difficult. Therefore, you must take lessons for your next program. Thanks.
The moderator is Egyptian and pro PM Abiey who vowed to help Egypt by selling them dam of Nile
the ambassador of Abiy you see what he is talking about ? he is reflecting only dead politics of Abiy.
Medemer is Abiye attempt to teach woman who gave birth to a dozen of children how to give birth ... his idea is nothing new to the people of Ethiopia. Ethiopians have been living it for centuries until Abiye Ahmad came with the Oromo first, and the capital city that was built by the northern Ethiopia people both Tigray and Amhara in the name of religious and trade hub and later by Atse Minilik’ wife Taitu as the capital city . Which Abiye and his naive Oromo compatriots are attempting to make it Oromo only city ‘in their dreams”
The country was at peace living in harmony and as a result became prosperous in all areas or regions with the exception of of some thefts and some corruption as it is everywhere in the world... otherwise Medemer is nothing is new to Ethiopians. We don’t need to be told or introduced something we practice in our daily lives. The problem we have is the Divisive ethinically biased political Narrative of Abiye and his idiotic political elites that don’t understand the culture the life philosophy and the basic economic needs of the Ethiopian people. Instead of strengthening the agricultural sector to feed the poor farmers they are building us Skyscrapers. it is like putting on expensive suite going to interview while your pocket and stomach is empty just for show
This new philosophy doesn’t address the problems of the farmers of Ethiopia or those who are educated in the country side and flocking to the city that is why there is high unemployment rate that is encouraging the youth to engage in many different illegal activities after graduating from universities
Why you invite Dr.ITTINA with those stupid guys if you are not giving him enough time to forward his ideas for Oromo people.
etana should not be there first place he is talking nonsense and hateful. We can not control the past. He is not representing Ethiopia anyway he is representing his oromo people. Removing Dr Abiye will never happen.