Urgent
Press Release: Regarding National Congress Change of Date
Firstly, the Executive Body of
the National Commission would like to thank all those who stand for democratic
change and all those who have, with faith and strong will, sacrificed their time
and energy for the success of the various programs. At this moment the
expectation is high for the holding of National Congress which will aim at
ensuring the creation of an Eritrean nation where freedom, democracy and justice
prevails. Based on the trust put on it, the Commission has, therefore, put
forward a guideline for the success of the National Congress.
The Commission, basing itself
on the lofty principles of Eritrean experience which have been reflected on
every forum, is making great efforts in order to ensure trust among Eritrea’s
various components and to strengthen the social and political foundations.
Furthermore, efforts made to ensure that previous mistakes are not repeated in
the process of transition are part of the main points of the national congress
political documents.
Taking into consideration that
the Commission is functioning in the context of a critical historical moment, it
is natural that it faces many challenges that obstruct its basic objectives.
However, thanks to the resilience of the people and its members and their strong
principles, it was able to surmount these problems and to continue by giving
priority to more urgent tasks.
It is to be remembered that
the Commission had during its 2nd regular meeting held in March 2011 agreed that
the National Congress would be held on the month of October and that based on
this the Executive Body of the National Congress fixed the date for Oct.
22/2011.
However, a new situation,
something that we never envisioned, emerged in the opposition side. Political
developments and technical hitches that affect the basic aims of the National
Congress surfaced. Hence, taking the political experiences that the opposition
camp is going through into consideration, it was necessary to take political
measures in order to safeguard the mission and the core principles of National
Congress for democratic change.
The Executive Body, has
therefore, after duly evaluating the situation, decided that the date for the
holding of the National Congress be changed from 22/10/2011 to 21/11/2011.
The Commission would like to
assure all those who have made great efforts to see the National Congress held
on the previously agreed date and all those who because of this sudden change of
date are facing various flight and other personal inconveniences will get our
assistance in dealing with their problems.
Executive Body of the National
Commission would like to take this opportunity to plead with all those who
strive to see the success of the National Congress, to deal with the new
situation in a spirit of calmness, patience, flexibility and resilience. And we
call on one and all to continue their unfailing contribution for the success of
the lofty principles that we are ceaselessly fighting for.
Success to the National Congress!
Down with Dictatorship, and Long Live Justice!
Eternal Glory to our Martyrs!
Executive Body
Eritrean National Commission for Democratic Change
8 October 2011
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