| | Ethiopia's rulers regard Eritrea as a territory that must remain under their occupation at any cost. As long as this outlook prevails in Addis Ababa, Eritrean independence, peace and stability may not be guaranteed, even after the military defeat of the Ethiopian army in the hands of the Eritrean revolution. Unreconciled to the 'loss' of Eritrea, the regime in Addis Ababa will rearm itself to continue the war of aggression, thereby depriving the Eritrean people of the peace and security that are essential for successful national reconstruction. Therefore, the overthrow of the expansionist Addis Ababa regime and its replacement by a popular and democratic state are essential for a lasting solution of the Eritrean case and the establishment of peace and good neighbourliness in the Horn of Africa. |
