10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE DERGUE»
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the Dergue in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
the Dergue and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Revolution and Genocide in Ethiopia and Cambodia
But Mengistu and the Dergue did not adopt the Khmer Rouge method of
collective punishment or wholesale murder of moderates, political opponents and
their family members. The executions of General Aman Andom, the Dergue s first
...
Opposition to the Rule of the Dergue The labour unions intensified strikes and
other work stoppages under various pretexts that were accompanied more often
than not, with violence against employers and the officers of the Department of ...
3
Encyclopedia of Conflict Since World War II
On November 23, 1974 (a day that would be remembered as "Bloody Sunday"),
troops loyal to the Dergue attempted to arrest Aman. The general resisted with
the help of his personal bodyguard, but after a firefight, in which the Dergue was
...
James Ciment, Kenneth Hill, 1999
4
Encyclopedia of Conflicts since World War II
On November 23, 1974 (a day that would be remembered as "Bloody Sunday"),
troops loyal to the Dergue attempted to arrest Aman. The general resisted with
the help of his personal bodyguard, but after a firefight, in which the Dergue was
...
James Ciment, Kenneth Hill, 2012
5
The Rising Tide of Cultural Pluralism:
The Nation-state at Bay?
In order to enforce the implementation of the postrevolution- ary land policies, the
Dergue was forced to disarm landowners and create armed peasant militia which
could defend themselves. To the northerners this policy was another indication ...
6
Rivers of Blood: A Comparative Study of Government Massacres
The Red Terror and Monopolization of Power 1n the mid-1970s, the Dergue,
primarily a military committee, found its authority questioned by opposition
movements. One organization, known as ME1SON, cooperated with the Dergue,
but its ...
7
The Pillage of Sustainablility in Eritrea, 1600s-1990s: ...
A committee of army officers, called the Dergue (the Amhara word for "committee"
), took over the reigns of the country after 1974, which gradually adopted socialist
rhetoric. While the support of students, teachers, and workers had been crucial ...
8
Politics and
the Ethiopian Famine: 1984 - 1985
The resettlement program of the Dergue government in Ethiopia, regardless of
socialist explanations offered for the transfer of populations within the boundaries
of the state, fits precisely the colonizing settlement patterns of a century of ...
Jason W. Clay, Bonnie K. Holcomb
9
The Horn of Africa: State Politics and International Relations
Within the armed forces in particular emerged a very unusual body, the
Provisional Military Administrative Council (PMAC) better known as the Dergue (
Committee). It was an unusual body in that coups are generally conducted by
particular ...
10
The Ethiopian State at
the Crossroads: Decolonization and ...
For them, the political and military aspects of the struggle against the Dergue
regime were closely intertwined. Such groups were expected to shed their
militaristic nature as the willingness by all participants to respect democratic
liberties ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE DERGUE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
the Dergue is used in the context of the following news items.
Country - US Economic Relation - Over View
The murder of 60 former government officials by the Dergue elements led by Colonel Mengistu Haile-Mariam shocked the west and further doomed the two ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Mere Politicking Worsens Education Disaster
I think the common things between today's regime and the Dergue were that both loved associations, especially youth associations and women's associations. «Addis Fortune, Apr 15»
Why Ruling Party's Growth Rhetoric Is Faulty
By and large, Ethiopia recorded 17 years of economic stagnation under the leadership of the Dergue, a military government. For example, in 1990/91, the growth ... «Addis Fortune, Apr 15»
Somaliland: Ethiopia Set for New Heights in Cooperation
My career in Government started after the defeat of the Dergue regime by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front- TPLF and EPRDF (Ethiopian Peoples' Democratic ... «Somaliland Sun, Dec 14»
Ethiopian 'Red Terror' Torture Suspect Charged With Immigration …
... of the provisional Military Administrative Committee also known as the Dergue. During that period, tens of thousands of Ethiopians were held, tortured or killed. «Awramba Times, Aug 12»
April 15: Oromo Martrys' Day – The National Memorial Day
It was feared that OLA units in Arsi, Bale and Hararghe would disintegrate, and their channel of connection and supplies would be cut off by the Dergue army ... «Gadaa.com Oduu - News, Feb 12»
Lack of human intel hampered AQ hunt in Africa
"They're the same as they were during the Dergue," one man said angrily. "They're f——— dogs. You understand? You understand what they do to us, to our ... «ArmyTimes.com, Nov 11»
The Diaspora Ethiopians: A Matter Of Perspective
Later the purging continued with the elimination of the likes of Atnafu Abate a co-chairman of the Dergue and Teferi Benti. A nominal Head of State. Years later ... «Awate, Aug 11»
Ethiopia Commutes Death Sentences for Former Officials Accused …
Thousands of the Dergue's suspected political opponents were believed to have been killed during the military junta's 17 years in power, many in gruesome ... «Nazret.com, Jun 11»
Rage! Rage! Rage!
'ELPA', the soccer team symbolizing Eritrea; Walya, the Dergue domination. Remember when Asmara, from Akrya to Godayf from Bietgergish to Villagio Genio ... «Awate, Mar 11»
