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Aklilu Zere
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Aklilu Zere describes some of the torture techniques used in Halewa Sewra in 1975 and even earlier. The accused was placed three feet from a blank 6 feet wall for 4-6 hours daily during the hottest periods of the day, 10 am – 4 am. They were not allowed to move any part of his body even if they were swarmed by mosquitoes or flies and if they did, 4 lashes of stick rained on them).[SourceThe Tears of a sadist By Aklilu Zere - Jun 25, 2007]
Aklilu Zere describes the cruel and inhuman interrogation techniques that were used in the EPLF prison, Halewa Sewra (Revolutinary Guard). According to Akilu some of the torture techniques were used in Halewa Sewra, in 1975, and even earlier. The accused was placed three feet from a blank 6 feet wall for 4-6 hours daily during the hottest periods of the day, 10 am – 4 am. They were not allowed to move any part of their bodies even if mosquitoes or flies swarmed them and if they did, 4 lashes of stick rained on them.[SourceThe Tears of a sadist By Aklilu Zere - Jun 25, 2007
I was touched by Aklilu Zere?s article "The Birth of Despotism," which appeared at Awate.com. I also witnessed this horror 30 years back, but mostly as a foot soldier. Unlike Aklilu, I was not privy to the meetings of the polit bureau, but I too have a story to tell. The Asmera authorities have erected a huge monument for a pair of plastic sandals. The footwear of the Tegadalay. The infamous role of another plastic item has been deliberately forgotten. What follows is from my recollections, the memories of a former foot soldier.
Aklilu Zere, is one of the promising new crop of writers that will hopefully continue enlightening readers on more important past events that occurred around the current Eritrean dictator. Aklilu’s Awate.com article of 23 December 2003 -‘The Birth of Despotism’ - was quite informative. His 25 January 2004 article, ‘The Poison Manifesto…’, also contained two interesting observations: the first about Nhnan Elamanan and the second about a big loss that Eritrea suffered due to the defeat of the ELF in the struggle. I agree on the latter observation but have problems with his assertions about Nhnan Elamanan. I will attempt to make short comments on his views about the document and then attach a material on the same subject written three years ago.
Poor Yemanawyan. Unlike the Menkae, no one defended them; no one raised a human rights issue; no one asked their whereabouts or their welfare and all perished without a trace" Aklilu Zere
Aklilu Zere also describes some torture techniques were used in Halewa Sewra [inthe southern front(Ala)] in 1975: The accused was placed three feet from a blank 6 feet wall for 4-6 hours daily during the hottest periods of the day 10 am – 4 am(sic). He/ she was not to move any part of his body even if he/she was swarmed by mosquitoes or flies and if he/she did, 4 lashes of stick rained on them).
[SourceThe Tears of a sadist By Aklilu Zere - Jun 25, 2007]
Aklilu Zere, is one of the promising new crop of writers that will hopefully continue enlightening readers on more important past events that occurred around the current Eritrean dictator. Aklilu’s Awate.com article of 23 December 2003 -‘The Birth of Despotism’ - was quite informative. His 25 January 2004 article, ‘The Poison Manifesto…’, also contained two interesting observations: the first about Nhnan Elamanan and the second about a big loss that Eritrea suffered due to the defeat of the ELF in the struggle. I agree on the latter observation but have problems with his assertions about Nhnan Elamanan. I will attempt to make short comments on his views about the document and then attach a material on the same subject written three years ago.