Ethiopia - Pop Star Teddy Afro in Jail over hit-and-run

Ethiopia - Pop Star Teddy Afro in Jail over hit-and-run
By Groum Abate
Source: Capital
The young and highly talented vocalist, songwriter and producer, Tewodros Kassahun, alias Teddy Afro, who was accused of a hit- run in November 2006, and later released on bail, has now been sent to jail until Monday April 21, 2008 to battle for his bail.The Federal First Instance Court, on November 2006 had released Teddy Afro on 50,000 birr bail.
Teddy Afro’s alleged crime is of killing a person while speeding, near the Sheraton Hotel, and then driving away in his BMW late in the evening of Thursday, November 2, 2006.The Federal High Court Eighth Criminal Bench on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ordered for Teddy Afro to be jailed.
If found guilty, Teddy would face up to 15 years in jail.“It is very sad that some members of the media reported as if they are certain that I committed a crime,” Teddy was quoted as saying when he appeared before court then and added, “I might consider taking legal action for defamation.”
On Friday, November 3, 2006 Teddy pleaded not guilty to the allegations in court. The court was re-adjourned to give police time for further investigation.After being in custody for about 24 hours, Teddy was released on 50,000 birr bail.Teddy Afro conquered the hearts of the youth of Ethiopia in his very first album, Abugida.In fact, his second album was recorded first but it was very badly done, upsetting Teddy since the recording company sat on it for years and put in the market after his Abugida’s success. Yasteseryal; his third album, set a huge leap forward for the talented singer.Some of the songs in his Yasteseryal album, which preaches of unity, political reconciliations and love between Ethiopian and Eritrean brothers and sisters were banned from radio and ETV.
In his message printed and distributed on his album cover, Teddy Afro said that even if to be sincere seems a foolish idea, it is the last option Ethiopia has to get out of the problems it is facing.
Despite the fact that his ‘Gize Lekulu’, aims at celebrating the Ethiopian millennium and the release of the prisoners with a national spirit of unity being a hit, Teddy Afro once again was not in the list of artists at Millennium Hall, as he missed last year’s New Year celebration at Sheraton Addis. Even if he was not at Millennium hall, he does entertain many thousands at National Stadium for free.
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It is his deed, not our opinions, that saveth him.
Good wishes for him. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 02:19 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: SK [Visitor] So where were the so called authorities for the last two years? And how is it an issue now? Or why is it an issue at this time? He must be out in bail until proven guilty. In this part of the hemisphere you are innocent until proven guilty. Please inform us on all the details and what his fans can do to help. Thanks. SK Permalink 04/22/08 @ 02:38 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: aberash [Visitor] I love his music but if he is guilty he got to pay for it.Tegab teru Aydelem.Sinorem anget medfat yemeretal.Teddy is no longer my hero until I hear the truth.Politics got nothing to do here.After all he is nothing but an entertainer. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 03:01 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: aman [Visitor] What the so called. His drunk ass may be kill the poor young guy,but untill it's proven on the court he is innocent again we should agree that no matter he is popular his under the LAW. It is a lesson for every body even for MELES kikiki.... Permalink 04/22/08 @ 03:12 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Lema Begebeya [Visitor] What a great artist, but I hope he is inocent if not he should pay the price any other citizen.
Good luck Teddy I love your work Permalink 04/22/08 @ 03:20 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: ghost face [Visitor] this is how the dictatorial government of Ethiopia dealing with frustrated true Ethiopians. they are trying to breakdown the moral integrity of the younger generation, this government knows better, the tactic scaring and irritating the Ethiopian people will never work in the long term, because this is how they got in to power in the first place, because Ethiopians were very tired, scared, and frustrated by the Mengistu regime . on you tube, i saw a video clip of Isayas Afeworki in 1974, he stated that he has a confidence that one day they(shabia) will over through the Derg regime, because it was hated by the majority of Ethiopian people. therefore, woyane, instead of irritating the people, they should win the heart and mind of Ethiopians, not because to make the people happy or not only to stay in power, but also to save the tigray people, or to stop the blood shade, to stop things that happened in Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Kenya on the judgment day. therefore do a fever for yourself,leave the poor people alone. teddy afro is one human being and his imprisonment did not change any thing, however the consequence of it might be DEVASTATING. LONG LIVE ETHIOPIA!!! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 03:31 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Satenaw [Visitor] "In this part of the hemisphere you are innocent until proven guilty"... the ill-advised SK
Dear SK, Welcome back to planet Earth!
On the contrary, in the eyes of the Dedebit jungle legislators; you are guilty until proven innocent!
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Comment from: Getu [Visitor] Yichi yetewosasebech neger nech!! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 04:16 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: tom [Visitor] hay teddy we love .it can be happen i wish evry thing good for u Permalink 04/22/08 @ 04:19 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Uzawa [Visitor]
What is more, it took Nazret.com more than a week to report this thing.
Uzawa Permalink 04/22/08 @ 04:35 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Yeha [Visitor] Teddy is not above the law therefore he must be locked up like his other brothers in Kaliti.
He does not have the licenes to kill people and get a way with it because of he is the musician. no way...Yeha Permalink 04/22/08 @ 05:22 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Hammere [Visitor] in the eye of the law, everybody is equal. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 06:11 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: akaki [Visitor] The trial was on process for the last two years SK, Just for your information..May be you were not following the news then..As for Teddy, if he did this he should be punished for his deed...no one should be an exception...we love him. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 06:49 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: ashu [Visitor] I would like to remind the medias that they have to wait and see if the suspect is found guilty, untill ten he remains innocent. let us push if justis is served. ironically justs has been a political weapon used to supress opponents and government bushers. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 08:06 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: baga baga [Visitor] He is rabish and has to be cleared from Finfinne's streets!!! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 08:31 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Ghion [Visitor] Well! I am so sorry this incident happen to him and the dead person, that Teddy him self admitted at the beginning of this incident and his first arrest for running over the unidentified victim of this tragic accident. It is very, very sad for both Teddy and the dead. Since a person's life is involved we have no chose but, to allow the due process of the law of the land to function as it is suppose to.
My best wishes to Teddy and my GOD bless the soul of the diseased. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 08:36 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: mark [Visitor] Justice for all.
No one should be above the law.
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Comment from: Zinabu [Visitor] The same game Woyanea used to play .It is now Teddys turn, Because he has done marvellous thing for the unity of Ethiopia and her beloved people and condemn the hidden Ajenda of woyanea's. That is the case behiend the Hit and run accusation.We all know what Weyanea has been done and trying to do on the real ethiopians.Long live Teddy, and down with Woyanea and his allie hodam fabricator witness
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Comment from: Pia [Visitor] Okay ... if he did it, no matter how much the world loves him, he shall accept responsibility ... we shall see.I hope he didn't though ... Permalink 04/22/08 @ 08:51 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: nethanyhu [Visitor] love your song Teddy.... Permalink 04/22/08 @ 08:56 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: purpel [Visitor] Brother ja syasteserey ayten anawekem. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 08:57 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Death to Weyanes [Visitor] Teddy Afro is one of the superstar of Ethiopia, if the crime he commited make him guilty, this crime he was cruel act, otherwise God bless this superstar. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 09:41 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: ethio [Visitor]
Dear Grum Abate
you are one writer with out no hart . let me ask you quastion , Do you feel sorry for the familly whom lost they child ?
you seem to be care more about tedy than the poor ethiopian kid got kild by Hit and Run.
and please dont assossiate politica in this issiu . this is crim. if Tedy Afro did it he desirve to serv jail time. just like everyone .
i feel soory for poor kid. my hart goes to all his familly and his friend.
ethiopia tikdem


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Comment from: amare [Visitor] how can it take 2 years for a simple case such as this to prove whether or not the suspect is innicent or guilty, especialy when that person is as popular as teddy afro. i mean give me a break.my personal opinion is teddy might have been involved in the accident but the government is scared to touch him and provided he plays along they were willing to forget it.that is double death for justice and the victim. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 10:28 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: armacho [Visitor] teddy we love you.but if you really did the crime you also should do the time.i have a complete confidence that justice will be served. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 10:42 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Sami [Visitor] If proven guilty with out EPDRF "MELES" involvement then he should face the same penality as if anyone from EPDRF member gets cought. The sad thing is due to politics he will be forgotten in jail!
The Problem we have is if Meles say arrest no question asked and no limit for his involvment. He is using the court to do what he wants. All he has to say is "RULE OF LAW"
What law?
Meles says my law! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 10:44 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Tsedey [Visitor] We know this is "Weyane's" Set-up. They are doing this type of game on thier friends even.
God be with Teddy! At least you contribute one thing for the beloved poor Ethiopia! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 10:54 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Truth 2000 [Visitor] What ever he might be adored by millions including myself for his distinguished artistic skills, he has to be tried for what he is alleged.Every one should be treated equal before the the law of this nation. .if. If for obvious reasons he has commited such a crime,the guy was not a man of his wordsand was just decieving millions, and would open another chapter to question our selves:"Whom shall then we believe here after?" Permalink 04/22/08 @ 10:57 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Z-Mike [Visitor] People, please be patient! No one is sure if the man is guilty or not. He clearly stated that he is innocent therefore until proven guilty he is innocent. We need to preserve our quick judgments and give him a chance to proven his innocence.
It’s not about whom he is, it’s about what he did and no one knows the fact at this point. We’ll wait and see what happens in the end. In the meantime, I don’t agree with the notion that he had to go back to jail. He has the right to bail and the right to fight his innocent through the legal system using the best legal adviser.
Best wishes Teddy…Z-Mike
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Comment from: Tsedey [Visitor] This is "Weyane's" set-up. We now this, even they are doing on thier friends.
Teddy God be with you! At least you contribute on thing for the poor beloved Ethiopia! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 11:08 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: men [Visitor] let me tell u the truth tedi is the best of thebest that's why meles doesn't like himfor sure he has millions supporters in hiscountry we still biside with him he doneevery thing for us for his country we willdo every thing as long as we can. truthfullynobody is above the low but tedi got no historyof that may be meles is the only one to be above the low.
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Comment from: kalkidan [Visitor] Woyane is in dire need for money. Payments for spies, war and military to prop up Woyane in power are breaking Woyanes back. Woyane is fighting in and out.
The other reason is the usual Woyane’s known practice against humane rights, the usual intimidation and harassing innocent people so they will eliminate their opponents although there is known to be rigged upcoming election.
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Comment from: Death to Weyanes [Visitor] I preferred instead of Teddy go to jail, throws 10,000 Weyanes in Indian ocean! I think Z-Mike and Yeha agreed with me in this time, right? Permalink 04/22/08 @ 11:46 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: ganamookoo [Visitor] Teddy is a master of mannerless and proud people. He should be tamed so that he is cool down, not by serving 15 years imprisonement, but by admitting his faults, apologizing, promising not to repeat his arrogance and pay remitance. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 12:47 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: ethioafarman [Visitor] If Teddy has done it, let him pay for it. Otherweise there is no need to politicise things, Let the court deal with it. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 13:38 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Khalid [Visitor] No one should be above the law. If he is found guilty, then he must pay for his crime like anyone else. I think there is a hint of arogance in his personality that might make him think he is is a star and untouchable.
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Comment from: ethiopiawi [Visitor] ewnet yasenefal egzaber ytebkeh Permalink 04/22/08 @ 14:02 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: tolla [Visitor] Hammere,
Which law are you talking? The country is filled with injustice and you want to suggest the prevalence of justice. Even your man, Siye Abraha, was unable to get justice. The judge releases him and Woyanne seizes the same minute. I am not defending the singer, but, I hate all of you who claim that the is a rule of law that every citizen must be judged by it equally. A law on paper and a law in practice are two different things. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 14:04 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Balageru [Visitor] bless the soul of our poor brother the victim of increasing road accidents.
Tedy Afro one of the best artists ever in ethiopia, his songs listened by young, old, all ethnics, even somalis, sudanese enjoy his music. TA is intelligent young man. the accident could be genuine or setup to nail TA. setup the old trick, why Tamirat Layne not released? Seye, kinijits and associates are out, what's the problem? Permalink 04/22/08 @ 14:12 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Balageru [Visitor] bless the soul of our poor brother the victim of increasing road accidents.
Tedy Afro one of the best artists ever in ethiopia, his songs listened by young, old, all ethnics, even somalis, sudanese enjoy his music. TA is intelligent young man. the accident could be genuine or setup to nail TA. setup the old trick, why Tamirat Layne not released? Seye, kinijits and associates are out, what's the problem? Permalink 04/22/08 @ 14:14 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: P.Break [Visitor] Man! What is it that is clouding our country! Now we have to go around and arrest people? I know anyone should pay for their crimes, but this is a different agenda. I bet this is about his NOT YET released album. They say it's a hit and it has some political issues addressed but I doubt that we'll hear it anytime soon. TEDDY keep your chin up! We're there for you anytime! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 14:21 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Sober Analyst [Visitor] We have a good cultural system which can be settled by paying "compensation" (Kassa) for the damage done to the family of the victim (May God bless his soul)that is if the unfortunate hit and run was committed by the driver (regardles of who he is). Now my suspicion is why after 2 years Teddy have to go to jail? is there any politics involved here? Would a weyane high ranking officer get the same treatment under similar circumstances? Well we wait and see. Funny thing though is look at those known Weyane supporters rushing to condemn Teddy here at nazret. What a pathetic loosers? Do they ever have a heart for simple natural things like this? Well the days will come where we will tell them "you deserve it" for any bad thing happening to them.
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Comment from: des [Visitor] Nice to see the Ethiopian Fitih at work. I just hope it applies to everyone. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 14:28 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Point [Visitor] It is Very sad that the life of an innocent man is passed away. It is also unfortunate bad time for Tede that night if he was the person who hit and run.
may God rest in peace for the man who died . Permalink 04/22/08 @ 15:18 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: elcad [Visitor] I’ll say this with regret. If he does the crime, then he has to do the time. This is not to say there might have been political motives on the part of TPLF to put him behind bar, by making this their justification. However, who ever is the guardian of the Law, fame and fortune should not be excuses to let some one go unpunished having known that, he committed a serious felony.
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Comment from: abe [Visitor] teddy tawaki engi awaki aydelem Permalink 04/22/08 @ 16:51 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: kalkidan [Visitor] This so-called useless and meaningless and fix it as you go law is only designed to suppress Ethiopians while Meles and Woyanes are breaking it and walking all over it.
Plus no one should go to prison before tried and found guilty of the alleged crime.
Just an allegation made 3 years ago and some made up witness with out any evidence is nothing but an attempt either to take his money or to punish him for the love and respect he has for his people, the truth and country.
When are Woyanes going to learn from the bitter experiences that separated them from the people they want to rule?
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Comment from: Anbessaw [Visitor] You were once beleived in Jesus Christ and then later Money, Fame and the world took you over and lost! You sang then Jah yasteserial! nonsense bla bla! There is only one God in the name of Jesus Christ who can forgive your sin. Recall your memory and turn back from your madness, getting drunk and fast driving which brought you to kill an innocent man. If you are found guilty you are not special in the eye of the law. God might forget and forgive you, but the law of the land will never. Rub your head and think deeper and come to your sense. May God help you!
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Comment from: G [Visitor] This is not true.Teddy is innocent.This a drama to put him behind bars.Coz he is a hero to speak his mind.I wonder when some people say teddy can not be above the law.This people mus be nuts,I have never seen when Ethiopia has a law working.what a shame on you.Before you comment think....I do not how on earth people like this guys can learn... Permalink 04/22/08 @ 17:41 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: SK [Visitor] Satenaw -- thanks for your input. You made me laugh out loud. SK Permalink 04/22/08 @ 18:54 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Ras [Visitor] I'M sick and tired of WOYE YANE! First of all There Is NO RULE OF LAW! Second Everthing is Made up of by Agazi spies and cadres to harm the artist. we all knew these suckers did to many people like professor Asrat woldeyes[Infact he was the first victum]and a lot of citizens. so Enough is Enough! RELEASE TEDDY NOW! Permalink 04/22/08 @ 19:26 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Bewenet [Visitor] Pl Be Fair.Were is Neway Debebe today But What did he do here aganist weyane.Tedy case is not Politics it is about Justies for the truth. Permalink 04/22/08 @ 20:57 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Ahmed [Visitor] i feel sorry when i hear that u gone be fine God bless u i love u Permalink 04/22/08 @ 22:07 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Spartacus [Visitor] Let me be a PacifistThe song Hale Luya does not bring National Reconciliation; it is rather provocation at this timeGod bless to the dead late me focus from recent pastThose who died in defense of mother land against ItaliansThose imperial army who died in fighting with EPLF and TPLFThose Ethiopians victims of the monarchy systemThose 60 Ministers and King Hailesslase Killed by DERGThose Ethiopians killed by Derg all over EthiopiaThose Dergs killed by armed peopleThose Ethiopians of Derg army who died in Fighting with Somalia, EPLF, ELF,TPLFThose TPLF , EPRP , EDU who died in fighting DERGThose Ethiopians Killed by EPRDFAll of them God bless, Lets start A new
Teddy is one of the best Ethiopian singers of our contemporary. Songs in politics are used world wide including EPRDF. After the fall of DERG many Ethiopian singers retreated from singing politics. As politics is tricky except in Oromia and Tigray where nationalist feeling is rising.Generally the music of Ethiopia is falling. There are no orchestra bands, the époque is business only computer generated cheap electronic music is produced we call it here “Music of super market” most of the singers did not get the hearts and minds of the people. They are influenced by western music. In the past few years even pioneer singers are attracted toward cheap synthetic music. Many experimental music have been produced. Such as playing Amharic music with Tigrigna rhythm or Gurage or Welayta rhythm. All this experimental music are fading they did not get listeners for long time.There is no model singer. Ethiopian audiences mostly like Jocks and jock music is on riseTedy Afro song Mezmur is also an experimental music he used the church chore. How ever he also abused the Orthodox religion and Christ for mockery music! I tell you if I was aba Pawlos, I would have requested Teddy to confess and request him for Rebaptism and ask for excuse the Orthodox religion followers.
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Comment from: papa A [Visitor] Untill we hear from investigators it's hard to comment,anyhow Tedy is not above the law no matter what. Let Hailesilase save him from the truble he is in now.He praise Haile. Shame on you Tedy.For your Info Tedy God is the ONLY ONE who can forgive our sin,Hail was just human being like everybody else,except he was Leba King.Good Luck Men. Permalink 04/23/08 @ 00:21 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Selam [Visitor] Ok I agree that if he comited the crime, then he should pay for it. But you know why they waited this long to bring this case up? it is because ethiopia is having election this month and woyane is one of the candidate. so they want to lock him up incase woyane win the election and there won't be interuption. you know how much he hates woyane, I mean Teddy. that is the reason. but as much as i admire him he should pay the innocent blood he caused, if he did. Permalink 04/23/08 @ 00:39 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Erasu [Visitor] Kaliti becomes a historical place for bunching prisoners of conscience. Anyone who wanna to visit this devastating place is welcome if only he spill out of few words against this pro government.Injustice is very common in here, the government busy in making a trick to put those who oppose him. God bless Ethiopia. Permalink 04/23/08 @ 01:28 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: alula [Visitor] Any drunk person who drives over the limite and hit poor kid and run away should pay the price, and since teddy afro did the same thing, kill and run, he should pay the price, just couse he is famouse it doesn't mean he has to go free, the motherfucker killed innocent kid and run he didn't even try to help the kid, fuck teddy he is not reall Permalink 04/23/08 @ 01:49 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: dude [Visitor] shackles of oppression imprison both the oppressed and the oppressor. The founders of the great government of the USA inscribed in the sacred document the self evident truths that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator certain inalienable rights. an attack on tedaw's rights is an infringement on all our rights, so i urge all independent minded persons to vehemently condemn the retaliatory actions of the illegitimate institution as a measure against a civilian practicing his god given rights. Fosho! Permalink 04/23/08 @ 02:03 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Proud ethiopian [Visitor] Its a disgrace that every issue in my beloved country is twisted and turned into a zer issue I love teddi but if he did kill the young man he should pay for his crime.But for you people who takes every issue into pilitics makesme sick to my stomach!!!!! Permalink 04/23/08 @ 02:07 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: mitomedhin [Visitor] Kalkidan i thought you were specialized on insulting our{Ethiopian} government only. Are you also an expert in Law matters?
What else do you declare to be an expert on so we can send you as a special envoy to Ethiopia to fix and solve all the problems that we have.
I am just curious! Permalink 04/23/08 @ 02:26 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Washeraw [Visitor] This is vintage TPLF. They had to fabricate something to lock him up.
When are we going to be free from these tribalists?
Ere yesew yalleh! Permalink 04/23/08 @ 03:10 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: alula [Visitor] no body suport to taddy because this guy guilty person we hav to suport the law of the land taddy is taddy he's very stupid person.so heshould to pay the price.no matter evry body under the law.don't suport guilty just suport the law.kalitegebu ayezelu kalizelelu ayeseberu new negeru
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Comment from: lambadina [Visitor] WHAT IS wrong with you ppl frist off all if teddy is not found not gulty so far so he is inocent until it is proven in court so saying that all off u out ther teddy haters hust the hell up we know who u are and what u are trying to do this is one of woyanes trick ha your turn will come to soon whom do u know in history thay lead a country for ever ha thay run and run and thay will go down as thay go up so make no mistake about it your turn will come woyane ppl and u better live teddy alone i know u ppl dont like some one who really love his country .. long live teddyyy we will back u up no matter what this laierssssssssssssss said about you . ja yasteseryal ,lehulum gezi yedersal . Permalink 04/23/08 @ 06:32 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: lambadina [Visitor] teddy is under woyaness crul attack system who ever disagree with woyanee must die or g to jail it is a sad story for all off us we love u and w will back u up what ever thay say teddy may GOD help u from this ppl ... i dont trust habesha ppl but i blive GOD WILL HELP YOU. teddyyyyyyyyy afrooooooooooo . Permalink 04/23/08 @ 06:42 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: bonna [Visitor] Teddy cannot be above the law and his profissional has nothing to do with his court process. if he is guilty he has to pay the price based on the law of the land. Life is life you cannot make detrmination just because you don't know the deceased person. Therefore on this one don't blame the GOv. Law has to play itselfpeac out Permalink 04/23/08 @ 10:40 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: kalkidan [Visitor] mitomedhin
If you have no clue about the court and the rule of law I am hoping you would have the common sense.
The sequence of event in Woyanes court is screwed up. The sequence should be, first to get the evidence and later charge with crime. Not charge with crime and later find the evidence
Here in Teddy’s and many Ethiopians case people have to prove the are innocent and freed after they have been jailed for crime they did not commit when it should be the other way around.
So the government should abandon from practicing its dictatorial and jungle law and start to protect their human rights.
Permalink 04/23/08 @ 11:33 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions
Comment from: Koko [Visitor] The Woyanne campain of disinformation seems to be working at full speed. They are experts in playing games with human emotions.
They turned the nation into a giant prison. What is happening in Somalia and the Ogaden are crimes against humanity.
But, for some bizzare reason it seems Teddy Afro is the only concern of the diaspora elite. This misplaced priorities gives us a clear picture how sophisticated the Woyanne propaganda ministry is and the daily manufactured news is keeping the below average diaspora poltical opposition at bay.
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Comment from: abebe [Visitor] yaa it is car no body cant do by knowing u know it is accident whan u driv u dont know what will happen but he dont have to ran we never no my be some body need hem anyweys giv hem right dicition Permalink 04/24/08 @ 11:51 I am solely responsible for this comment and agree to abide by the terms and conditions