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25 May 2009 Shabait, Asmara — The International
Symposium on Democracy in Africa: Reality and
Prospects which was held at the Asmara Palace Hotel
here in the capital concluded today adopting
declaration
In the three-day symposium in which a number of
intellectuals and researchers from Africa, Canada, the
United States and others participated, over 35 study
papers were presented on the history and origin of
democracy in Africa, western democracy and its
negative impact on African societies, the double
standard nature of western democracy and the like were
presented.
Speaking at the symposium, Mr. Abdalla Jabir, Head
of Organizational Affairs at the PFDJ, explained that
the end of socialist economy and liberalism has not
only exposed the world population in general and that
of Africa, Latin America and Asia in particular but
also brought about misery to them. If at all justice,
prosperity and freedom are to prevail in these
continents, it is imperative that they should deeply
scrutinize their experience and apply democracy in a
manner that benefits their respective peoples.
According to the study papers presented at the
symposium, the adoption of copied or imposed western
democracy represents a dangerous move leading to
conflict and poverty in the countries of Africa and
Asia.
It is to be recalled that in a speech he delivered
at the opening session, President Isaias Afwerki
explained that it is distressing to see the national
resources of a given country being exploited and
monopolized by a handful individuals in the name of
democracy on the one hand, and citizens being deprived
of opportunities and resources of their country on the
other. He further underlined that if real democracy is
to prevail at all, there should exist equitable
allocation of resources and the rights of the people
respected. -- Shabait
Eritreans Say Economic
Emancipation Is The Pillar Of Their Nation's Freedom
Meanwhile, accompanied with the life of each and
every Eritrean, our flag is waving in all corners of
the country in celebration of the glorious
Independence Day with profound joy and in a solemn
manner, while at the same time the heart of every
citizen is sprinkling blue, red, green and
yellow-colored blood of happiness and trust; the honor
of its liberation!
Freedom just like any human being is vested with
life, a life sprouting from the heart and conviction
of each and every national! whose roots are the
thoughts and actions of its offspring - roots that
determine its option! Independent political choice
that ensures its freedom!
The safeguarding of freedom is much more demanding
than that of protecting the eye; its scope goes beyond
the challenges of day-to-day living. And hence, the
need for every citizen to zealously guard it and
deepen its dignity, coupled with achieving solid
economic emancipation. Indeed, we are called up on to
guarantee its existence through raising high an
invincible shield of trust.
Glory and Pride to the Eritrean people and members
of the Defense Force, as well as the Security Forces
whose boundless patriotism, dedication and spirit of
sacrifice occupy unparalleled place in the world.
EsinIslam.Com
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