Press Statement on the Formation of
Coordinating Committee for Network of
Eritrean National Democratic Forces
13.10.2011
A Coordinating Committee for
National Democratic Forces (NDF)
is formed as of 9 October 2011 by
Eritreans from different walks of life that have been networking since the start
of the current year.
This
network of a mass movement has adopted terms of reference laying down the
guiding principles and objectives aiming to
promote and oversee partnership work among
Eritrean groups and individuals that
believe in people-centred peaceful means of struggle for
democratic change, rule of law and representative democratic governance in
Eritrea.
The Coordinating Committee for the aligned forces is composed of
civil society movements, political and media organizations as well as
individuals representing different cities and bigger geographical regions in the
world. All CC/NDF members have common understanding of the current situation of
Eritrea and its people and possess common vision for the post-PFDJ era in their
country. One of their central objectives is effectively mobilizing the people
inside Eritrea and abroad for positive change.
The guiding principles of the Coordinating Committee for the
National Democratic Forces include:
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Guaranteeing and strengthening
Eritrean people’s unity in diversity;
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Defending national sovereignty and
territorial integrity;
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Promoting peaceful management and resolution
of conflicts;
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Unconditional respect to human rights;
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Championing the establishment of
representative democratic governance, and work hard for the timely
transition from dictatorship to democracy in Eritrea;
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Independence from harmful external political
influences and interferences; and
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Upholding regional fraternity between the
peoples of the Horn of Africa.
The newly formed Coordinating Committee of the aligning
pro-democracy forces has in turn designated a seven-person Executive Committee
who are: Ambassador Humed Kulu, Chairman; Ms Meron Estefanos, Vice-Chairwoman;
Amare Ghebre, Secretary; Tsegai Negash, Treasurer; Rezene Habte, member;
Woldeyesus Ammar, member and Abdurahman Sayed, member. The Executive Committee
is expected not only to effectively direct work of the mass movement but also
show steady achievement in:
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Widening networking of the movement;
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help define the lofty objectives and components
of peaceful struggle;
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clarify to the general public the true meaning
of representative democracy, and
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at all times assist, facilitate and provide
resources to all NDF members to help them deliver and move effectively in
realizing the national aims stipulated in the movement’s terms of reference.
The Coordinating Committee for NDF
9
October 2011
CCENDF@gmail.com
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