Introduction
Section 1: Political Objective
Section 2: Political Milestones
Section 3: Political Agenda
Section 4: Economic Agenda
Section 5: Social Issues
5.1 Education
5.2 Health
5.3 Other Social Priorities
5.4 Religion
5.5 Languages
Section 6: Individual Basic Rights
Section 7: National Defense, Police & Intelligence Org.
7.1 National Defense
7.2 Central Police and Intelligence
Section 8: NATIONAL FOREIGN POLICY
Introduction
Ethiopian National United Patriotic Front (ENUPF) is organized for
Ethiopia and Ethiopians through dedication and determination to
provide a comprehensive political solution.
Today, more than ever, our mother land is faced with extreme poverty
and misery. Therefore, we the children of Ethiopia are dedicated
to eliminating oppression and bringing about rapid development
and sustainable growth to our nation. We stand united to achieving
this
objective, by arming ourselves with wisdom, skills and the help
of the Almighty God.
The tribalist government of the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
(TPLF)/Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF)
continues to practice heathenistic cruelty by authoritatively asserting "we
know what is best for you!" Thus, TPLF/EPRDF is looting the
nation's wealth, hunting down truth seeking citizens, imprisoning
and executing, through dictatorial and illegal practices, brought
about unending misery to the people.
The TPLF/EPRDF is making citizens jobless migrants, in their own
country. To advance their ill devised philosophy, they forced restrictions
to the use of common language and equal access to education, upon
the people, which further advanced hate and division. The nation's
consciousness, the people's unity and its history have been downtrodden;
our flag which has been the symbol of our enduring freedom and
pride has been trampled upon, torn and trashed.
This type of political betrayal has to be purged. The Ethiopian
peoples' history, culture and long standing practice of multi-cultural
community
living that has bound them together must be upheld. The nation
has overcome outside attacks. External and tribal meddling has
never
been accepted by the Ethiopian people. The solution to restoring
the dignity of the Ethiopian people would be the establishment
of a government system that has strong loyalty to national interests,
the restoration of honor, morality, national dignity and international
prestige. ENUPF is committed to establishing such a community oriented
governance.
Many dedicated Ethiopians have formed various political groups,
to provide some appropriate means to stop the suffering of the
nation.
However, the paths chosen by the majority of these groups has not
resulted in achieving the objectives.
Learning from the past, analyzing the present and providing visionary
leadership for the future ENUPF is established to preserve the
pride and integrity of Ethiopia and Ethiopians.
ENUPF is rapidly moving the struggle to snuff out the atrocities
that are being perpetrated on the Ethiopian people by the TPLF/EPRDF
government.
As exemplified by our forefathers refusal to allow their country
and their unity to be undermined, we draw upon that courage to
transitioning Ethiopians to freedom, unity and progress.
With these timely and principled vision, ENUPF has been preparing
and devising strategies to eliminate the tribalist regime of
TPLF/EPRDF. Now ENUPF is fully equipped to advancing this struggle
with freedom
loving Ethiopians.
The Ethiopian National United Front (ENUPF) presents its call
and political platform to all Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia.
ENUPF Political Executive Headquarters
Section 1: Political Objective
1. To eliminate the oppressive regime of the TPLF/EPRDF, with
complete support and participation of the Ethiopian people.
2. To protect the sovereignty of Ethiopia's land, airspace, and
maritime possessions.
3. To free the country from tribalism, religious, language and
other divisiveness and bring about unity, equality and the rule
of law.
4. To bring about development through the implementation of a
free-market economy, democratic and peaceful system of governance.
Section 2: Political Milestones
1. To create a transitional government through peaceful and democratic
process, round table discussions that include all political forces,
religious and community leaders.
2. To create a constitution that allows participation by all
political parties on a fair and open democratic national voting
system.
3. To enable the achievement of a sophisticated political culture
that allows for round table discussions and for peaceful conflict
resolution.
4. To strive for the complete elimination of the divisiveness,
hatred and fear, promoted by the TPLF/EPRDF regime, among the
general public.
Accelerate the process for peace, cooperation and economic development.
5. To work in unison with all the forces that are prepared to
promote unity, peace and democracy.
Section 3: Political Agenda
To empower the people and to establish good democratic and
transparent governance founded upon a people's constitution with
freedom and
equality for all, without any discrimination on the bases of
tribe, religion, sex, region, etc....
2. To encourage the formation of political parties that are free
from tribalism, language, religion, and gender deferences. And
to have and maintain a transparent voting system whereby the
ones elected
by majority vote will have the opportunity to serve the people.
3. To ensure that the government responsibly continues creating
enabling environment for rapid development and economic growth
for the nation.
4. To ensure that the historical flag with Green, Yellow and
Red strips, that has represented the Ethiopian unity, honor,
pride
and sovereignty is maintained.
5. To ensure that all avenues of communication are open and that
freedom of speech is fully exercised by all.
6. To assure that the law of the land separates state and Church.
Thus, encourage unity and harmony while acknowledging that freedom
of religion and love of country, under God, are practiced as
choice and duty respectively.
Section 4: Economic Agenda
1. To devise policies that will encourage the practice of free-economy
for the prosperity of the Ethiopian people. Ensure that the law
allows free-market enterprises to grow at an accelerated pace.
2. To ensure that the policies favor and promote research and
development for self-sufficiency in food production, and the
creation of employment
opportunities that improve the people's standard of living. Moreover,
to further assist private and public entities with credit programs
that are essential for stronger economic development.
3. To prioritize projects for economic development and ensure
that Ethiopian citizens have full rights to participate and/or
involve
foreign investors on a joint venture bases.
4. To guarantee that land be divided among farmers in a lawful
and equitable manner. Individuals who legally own their land
will have
the right to sell, exchange, bequeath and transfer among family;
lease such properties in cities or in the rural areas.
5. To ensure that fair labor laws are implemented uniformly.
The government and employers will work in collaboration to provide
skills training that will encourage increase in productivity.
The
government
shall monitor work environment, for health, and ensure that all
workers shall be paid a livable wage. A minimum wage requirement
will also
be implemented as a result of consultation and negotiation with
workers and employees. The International Labor Organizations
regulations pertaining to the relationship between employers
and employees
will
be implemented from the uniquely Ethiopian perspective keeping
in mind the culture and the economic situation of the country.
6. To improve the standard of living for the domestic sector
of the nomadic population by providing technical assistance and
training
for improved livestock management.
7. To support areas that are under developed and accelerate their
growth for sustainability.
8. To devise strong measures for the elimination of corruption
practices, that have hindered national progress.
Section 5: Social Issues 5.1 Education
1. To implement modern education for all. Asserting that Ethiopia's
growth is ensured when her children are empowered with modern
education and that they are given equal access. Thus, education
will receive
a priority, with the expansion of vocational/technical training
schools.
2. To encourage programs that will increase patriotism and inspire
the students to make a positive difference for the future of
their country.
3. To give special support to science and technology institutions
and make it possible for Ethiopians of all walks of life to attain
education free of charge.
4. To encourage and to provide the support needed to advance
the establishment of schools and teachers training institutions.
Thus,
accelerate educating the mass and eliminating illiteracy.
5.2 Health
1. To ensure that the Ethiopian population will have access to
all health services and to implement a preventive health education
agenda
through the establishment of community health centers all around
the country.
2. To establish a health plan that works towards effectively
eliminating transferable, treatable disease as well as diseases
for which cures
have not yet been found such as HIV/AIDS.
3. To establish modern health facilities in all areas of the
country and ensure the availability of medical supplies and equipment
as
a priority. The private sector will also be encouraged to play
an active role in this sector.
4. To aid in the proper preparation and distribution of traditionally
effective medicines.
5. To ensure that the availability of health care is equitable
to all.
6. To provide the nation with clean drinking water.
5.3 Other Social Priorities
1. To encourage the country's agricultural, manufacturing, trade
and services sectors for improved training such that better skills
can be attained for the effective use of the available national
work force.
2. To ensure that retirees and disabled veterans are given fair
retribution that is livable and competitive with inflation prices.
Consideration
will also be given to creating other avenues of income generation
for these individuals.
3. To create alternative means of earning a living for citizens
that are currently under destitute conditions, i.e. begging or
prostitution.
4. To establish a social welfare programs for the rehabilitation
of juvenile delinquents, the disabled, and the aged who are unable
to earn wages and do not have a support system.
5. To eradicate the negative effects that result form human and
natural disasters through the establishment of national emergency
relief
programs.
6. To free all political prisoners and to repatriate all the
Ethiopian refugees from the neighboring countries and to facilitate
a viable
resettlement program.
7. To preserve the historical and cultural heritage assets of
the nation. The appropriate preservation of religious and cultural
artifacts, traditional Ethiopian languages etc. will be given
national
priority
with in depth studies and documentation.
5.4 Religion
1. To ensure that religion and state are separate and that individuals
are guaranteed freedom of religion.
2. To provide religious freedom and one's right to practice in
peace.
3. To closely monitor any movement that might use religion as
a cover for challenging the sovereignty and security of the nation.
5.5 Languages
1. To give special provisions for the use, preservation and growth
of the multi languages and cultures.
2. To ensure the preservation of the languages of all of Ethiopians.
3. To strengthen all of the different languages of Ethiopia,
and allow the nation to choose one of Ethiopia's languages as
the national
language for official communication.
Section 6: Individual Basic
Rights 1. To guarantee individuals the right to: - work, exercise free
speech, accumulate wealth, commune, peruse life, liberty, and
happiness.
2. To uphold all International declarations and charters that
pertains to Human Rights.
3. To ensure freedom of movement for all Ethiopians throughout
all the regions of the country.
4. To ensure that no Ethiopian shall be forced to loose his/her
citizenship rights without legal proceedings. Unless it can be
proven without
a doubt that an individual had committed a crime, upon the findings
of courts, one shall not be imprisoned and one's place of residence
shall not be searched.
5. To ensure that all Ethiopians shall have the right to sell,
exchange, and bequeath the property to which they are legally
entitled.
6. To ensure that all Ethiopians who are of age shall have the
right to participate in the political system, to vote and run
for an office
as long as they do not have a criminal record or are declared
mentally incapable.
Section 7: National Defense, Police & Intelligence Org.
7.1 National Defense
1. To ensure the establishment of a national defense army made
up of individuals who are recruited by choice and based on their
willingness
and ability, for defending the nation's borders and sovereignty.
2. To ensure that the National Defense shall be separate and
free from special interest groups. It shall not influence politics
and
shall follow all the laws set forth in the constitution.
3. To build a strong Defense Force, modernized for the defense
of the integrity of the entire nation. Members of the former
Ethiopian Army shall be allowed to participate if they are interested
in
protecting
the sovereignty of their nation.
7.2 Central Police and Intelligence
1. To establish an organized and capable central police and intelligence
system that can enforce national peace and stability.
2. To ensure that the national police and intelligence agency
composed of all groups of Ethiopians.
3. To ensure that Police and Intelligence officials will be prohibited
from participating in any political arena.
Section 8: NATIONAL
FOREIGN POLICY
1. To devise a foreign policy that is free of influence and
interference of any external government, but at the same
time open to working
in partnership with foreign countries in ways that are
mutually beneficial.
2. To ensure that the foreign policy will assist accelerating
economic development. The foreign policy will generally
support the overall
need for cooperation, peace and partnership.
3. To collaborate with other nations of the world that
are fighting for peace and democracy. Also pro-actively
work
to ensure that
the damaged images of Ethiopia, internationally, is healed
and restored.
4. To uphold the charters of the United Nations, Organization
of African Unity and Human Rights Organizations as long
as these declarations
do not interfere with national interests.
5. To make diplomatic strides to establish and set the
legal borders of Ethiopia and hence protect the sovereignty
of
the nation. Establish
the fact that the obligations entered into by the EPRDF
government on behalf of the Ethiopian people are illegal. |