FEDERALISM:
AFAR PEOPLE’S QUEST FOR SELF DETERMINATION AND PEACEFUL COEXESTANCE

 

Federalism is a form of government in which sovereign powers are constitutionally divided between a central government and semi-autonomous regional governments. In the words of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister, federalism provides “a general government and legislature for general purposes with local governments and legislatures for local purposes.” Through the division of powers, a measure of self-government is vested in national minorities, allowing them to protect and promote their culture, religion and language. Canada’s federalism accords a significant degree of autonomous powers to national minorities, enabling them to determine their future according to their unique vision

, while still being able to participate in the life and benefits of a large nation.

 

AFAR AS TOOL FOR A GREATER GOOD IN THE HORN

As result of this great unique vision of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada today is greatest examples for aspiring democratic federal system in the world...........

 

 

CONCLUDING STATEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 
FOR THE DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF ERITREAN NATIONALITIES (DFEN)

 

Introduction:- the executive organ of the Democratic Front of the Eritrean Nationalities (DFEN) has convened its first regular meeting from 3-5/09/2010. In this event, some of the glaring national issues were raised and discussed and due value is given to reach on a concrete evaluation.  The over all summary of the evaluation envisages a glimpse of hope while posing great challenges ahead, though the prospect is bright as stated. In the three days discussion, the decisive organ has sketched a plan of action expected to be implemented with in the time scale given.............


 

 

 

Isaias Afewerki : Straw That Broke the Afar Camels Back(Eritrea)!

 

 

THE IMPACT OF THE “AFEWERKI” REGIME ON AFAR

 

 

THE  AFTERMATH  OF
THESE  BRUTAL AGRESSIONS

 

 

Refugee Crisis

 

WHAT ARE THE ASPIRATIONS  OF THE AFAR PEOPLE?

 

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The Samara Declaration

 

  1. WHEREAS the Red Sea Afar Peoples Conference was held in the City of  Samara, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia on 15th May 2009;
  1. WHEREAS all delegates to the conference convened in order to discuss the atrocities and current challenges facing the Red Sea Afar People in Eritrea;

 

  1. WHEREAS it was agreed at the said Red Sea Afar Peoples Conference that each participant would do everything possible to draw attention to the atrocities and injustices being visited upon the Red Sea Afar People in Eritrea.

 

NOW THEREFORE, THE PARTICIPANTS AND DELEGATES TO THE RED SEA AFAR PEOPLES CONFERENCE HELD AT THE CITY OF SAMARA, AFAR REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA ON 15th MAY  2009 BY THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW HEREBY:

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