When we planned our country's economic development, we had the strategic objective of our Revolution in mind. It was not planned for economic development [to be] solely an end in itself. There are some who have forgotten that the sole basis of our revolutionary struggle was the ideology and politics which we follow.
I'm a military man, I did what I did only because my country had to be saved from tribalism and feudalism. If I failed, it was only because I was bet… - Mengistu Haile Mariam
I'm a military man, I did what I did only because my country had to be saved from tribalism and feudalism. If I failed, it was only because I was bet…
- Mengistu Haile Mariam
Mengistu is a barbaric and cruel creature who becomes happy with the death of human beings. - Mengistu Haile Mariam
Mengistu is a barbaric and cruel creature who becomes happy with the death of human beings.
Ethiopia did not have the same problem [of corruption]. African leaders looked at us with envy. - Mengistu Haile Mariam
Ethiopia did not have the same problem [of corruption]. African leaders looked at us with envy.
Mengistu does not understand the meaning of self-determination, either historically or in the abstract. He cannot conceive of a nation as anything bu… - Mengistu Haile Mariam
Mengistu does not understand the meaning of self-determination, either historically or in the abstract. He cannot conceive of a nation as anything bu…
After Mengistu consolidated his power in 1978, his personality gradually began to change. His ability to listen and his patience faded away. We could… - Mengistu Haile Mariam
After Mengistu consolidated his power in 1978, his personality gradually began to change. His ability to listen and his patience faded away. We could…
One of the fundamental preconditions of successful socialist construction is to ensure the people's readiness to defend themselves from the ravages o… - Mengistu Haile Mariam
One of the fundamental preconditions of successful socialist construction is to ensure the people's readiness to defend themselves from the ravages o…
In this country, some aristocratic families automatically categorize persons with dark skin, thick lips, and kinky hair as "Barias" [Amharic for slav… - Mengistu Haile Mariam
In this country, some aristocratic families automatically categorize persons with dark skin, thick lips, and kinky hair as "Barias" [Amharic for slav…
I am a revolutionary; my life is dedicated to freeing the people. - Mengistu Haile Mariam
I am a revolutionary; my life is dedicated to freeing the people.
When [Nelson Mandela] was in prison I admired him for his moral strength... Of his period in power I can see few results. Apartheid no longer exists,… - Mengistu Haile Mariam
When [Nelson Mandela] was in prison I admired him for his moral strength... Of his period in power I can see few results. Apartheid no longer exists,…
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