Formation of alliance said speeds up struggle to bring down dictatorial Eritrean regime

Addis Ababa, May 12, 2008 (WIC) - The decision passed by Eritrean opposition parties to work jointly is instrumental towards ensuring the quest of Eritreans for peace, democracy and development.

The resolution issued by some 13 Eritrean political parties issued at conclusion a seven-day conference indicated that the formation of the alliance would expedite the struggle launched to depose the dictatorial regime.

The opposition parties hold the conference with mutual understanding and agreement more than ever, the statement indicated and added that all the political parties reached consensus to jointly carry out the fight to help Eritrean people enjoy the fruits of democracy and development.

The participants of the conference unanimously endorsed the charter and regulation in which the new Eritrean Democratic Alliance would be governed as well as set up a 23-memeber central committee, the statement added.

Chairman of the Conference, Dr. Habte Tesfamariam, on his part stated that the alliance has the desire to peacefully resolve problems of Eritrea with other countries.

The chairman who indicated that the struggle against the Eritrean government has reached at its final stage called upon Eritreans to further enhance their fight to over throw the regime.

Dr. Habte finally appealed to international human rights organizations to expose the plight of Eritreans as well as donors to further step up their humanitarian support to citizens fleeing their home.