The World's Worst Dictators No. 17 Meles Zenawi began his political career in 1974. Twenty-one years later he gained power in Ethiopia. To satisfy Western demands, Meles created puppet parties for all Ethiopian ethnic groups. In 1998, he forced his people to an unnecessary war with Eritrea, causing thousands of deaths. He agreed to arbitration but when the Commission ruled against him, Meles refused to abide by the decision and kept for Ethiopia land that belonged to Eritrea. Source: Parade

Gerrilijam, you are simply on the behalf of ertrian gov't/Higdef...it is realy shame to talk about ethiopia you are not morally fit...Ertrian journalists and veterans are the eye wittness.but unfortunately no one knows where these inocent people are now living....in which jail .. in ertria there is no free press,no freedom of religion,no constitution,no election....so please don't post nonsense comment on this respected web site ! please! you can't persuade the people of the world ..in this information age!!!no political gain you can achieve...Do your home work please what can you say about: "Some 1300 Eritrean soldiers crossed the borders to Ethiopia over the past 6 months in defiance to massive oppression and ill-military policies they face at home, Sudan Tribune rported on Tuesday citing the Administration of refugees and returnee Affairs"