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Abugidainfo, Ethiopia
Nov 22 2013
Such inhuman and shameful treatment of Ethiopian migrants living in
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States should be stopped immediately.
by Garbis Korajian
I am a fourth generation Ethiopian-Armenian and, like many Armenians
who lived in Ethiopia, my grandparents took refuge in Ethiopia after
the Armenian Genocide. Those Armenians who were fortunate enough to
have escaped the Turkish atrocities and mass murders of the early 20th
century repatriated to different countries around the world. Ethiopia
was a country that provided unconditional support and welcomed
Armenians with open arms. We lived and prospered in Ethiopia where we
maintained our institutions such as our churches, schools and
community centers without any interference from the Government of
Ethiopia and its citizens. We were treated as brothers and sisters and
lived a good life. Although I now live in Canada, I still have a lot
of love for Ethiopia and the people. Therefore, I find it necessary to
say a few words about the current mistreatment of Ethiopians in the
Gulf States including Saudi Arabia which has been the focus of
despicable mistreatment of Ethiopians. For various reasons, mostly
economic, today's young Ethiopians are traveling abroad looking for
better opportunities of life through employment. For women, this is
mostly domestic help and for men, it would be construction or any
other job they can find. Needless to say, life for Ethiopians looking
for work and to survive in these countries is not easy. On top of
these hardships, the Ethiopians who are law abiding and hard working
members of society are facing persecution beyond anyone's imagination.
There is no justification for such cruel behavior.
It is important to remember that one day, the citizens and its
descendants from the countries that are committing such atrocities on
helpless Ethiopians may very well seek refuge in Ethiopia as was done
1500 years ago. As always, what goes around always comes around. Do
not forget your history vis-a-vis Ethiopia and stop mistreating our
Ethiopian brothers and sisters living in your country. Start treating
them with decency and respect.
http://www.abugidainfo.com/index.php/22061/
Nov 22 2013
Such inhuman and shameful treatment of Ethiopian migrants living in
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States should be stopped immediately.
by Garbis Korajian
I am a fourth generation Ethiopian-Armenian and, like many Armenians
who lived in Ethiopia, my grandparents took refuge in Ethiopia after
the Armenian Genocide. Those Armenians who were fortunate enough to
have escaped the Turkish atrocities and mass murders of the early 20th
century repatriated to different countries around the world. Ethiopia
was a country that provided unconditional support and welcomed
Armenians with open arms. We lived and prospered in Ethiopia where we
maintained our institutions such as our churches, schools and
community centers without any interference from the Government of
Ethiopia and its citizens. We were treated as brothers and sisters and
lived a good life. Although I now live in Canada, I still have a lot
of love for Ethiopia and the people. Therefore, I find it necessary to
say a few words about the current mistreatment of Ethiopians in the
Gulf States including Saudi Arabia which has been the focus of
despicable mistreatment of Ethiopians. For various reasons, mostly
economic, today's young Ethiopians are traveling abroad looking for
better opportunities of life through employment. For women, this is
mostly domestic help and for men, it would be construction or any
other job they can find. Needless to say, life for Ethiopians looking
for work and to survive in these countries is not easy. On top of
these hardships, the Ethiopians who are law abiding and hard working
members of society are facing persecution beyond anyone's imagination.
There is no justification for such cruel behavior.
It is important to remember that one day, the citizens and its
descendants from the countries that are committing such atrocities on
helpless Ethiopians may very well seek refuge in Ethiopia as was done
1500 years ago. As always, what goes around always comes around. Do
not forget your history vis-a-vis Ethiopia and stop mistreating our
Ethiopian brothers and sisters living in your country. Start treating
them with decency and respect.
http://www.abugidainfo.com/index.php/22061/