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WALK FOR FREEDOM

New York to DC

Initiated and Organized By ASPER-Italy

 

In Coordination with Eritrean Anti Tyranny Global Solidarity

 

On Foot From New York To Washington DC
An Appeal to the UN & the USA

 



On behalf of Eritrean Prisoners of Conscience
Whereas Eritrean prisoners of conscience have been languishing in jails for years without charges and denied of visitation rights;
Whereas conscious Eritreans and friends of Eritrean are committed to publicize the plight of the prisoners of conscience;
Whereas, the marchers want to appeal to the UN to set an International Commission to investigate the conditions of Eritreans prisoners of conscience.
Whereas the marchers want to appeal to USA congress to take punitive measure against the government that has been imprisoning dissenters, journalists and others for many years.
On Friday, August 18, 2006, a group of Eritreans under the leadership of Samuel, Tekle and Dania will present a letter of appeal to the UN secretary general, Mr. Kofi Annan at the UN Headquarters. Upon delivering the letter, the Marchers will head for the Liberty Statue from which they will start the 265 mile trip on foot to Washington, DC.
So far, some Eritreans and friends of Eritrea have decided to join the marchers others have shown interest in joining. Names of those who want to join is listed below (will be updated regularly).
The journey is divided into several stations. Those who cannot march the whole distance can join part of the march that are suitable to them. Interested individuals should e-mail their intention to join the march indicating their joining stations so that the march can be coordinated.
The route of the March and timetable can change slightly if need for that arise. At the moment, the schedule and the route is planned as follows:

Direction from College Park-U of MD (Green)
to the Departure Point Depart Start on River Rd (North)
1 Start on River Rd (North)
2 Bear LEFT (North) onto Paint Branch Pkwy 0.9
3 Bear LEFT (South-West) onto US-1 0.8
7200 Baltimore Ave College Park, MD 20740
 

 

Start
Depart Start on US-1 [Baltimore Ave] (South)
6.9
1
Entering District of Columbia
0.0
2
Turn LEFT (South) onto US-1 [6th St NW]
0.6
3
Turn RIGHT (West) onto New York Ave NW
0.1
4
*Turn potentially restricted* Turn LEFT (South) onto 7th St NW
0.1
5
Turn RIGHT (West) onto K St NW
0.1
6
Bear RIGHT (West) onto New York Ave NW
0.5
7
Turn potentially restricted* Turn LEFT (South) onto 14th St NW
0.5
8
Keep STRAIGHT onto US-1 [14th St NW]
0.2
9
Turn LEFT (East) onto Jefferson Dr SW
0.2
End
Arrive End
0.0

 

 

Date Destination Comment
Thu. 8/17/06 UN Headquarters Hand letter of appeal to K. Annan
Same day Move to Liberty Statue Start official March
Same day Elizabeth, New Jersey 17 miles
Fri. 8/18/06 New Brunswick, New Jersey 21 miles
Sat. 8/19/06 Trenton, Pennsylvania 26 miles
Sun. 8/20/06 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 34 miles
Mon. 8/21/06 Pay tribute to history of Philadelphia Visit Liberty Bell; meetings
Tue. 8/22/06 Wilmington, Delaware 29 miles
Wed. 8/23/06 Newark, Delaware 14 miles
Thu. 8/24/06 Aberdeen, Madison 27 miles
Fri. 8/25/06 Baltimore, Madison 29 miles
Sat. 8/26/06 Laurel, Madison 22 miles
Sun. 8/27/06 Washington, DC 22 miles
Mon.8/28/06 Washington, DC Lay Wreath -Unknown Soldier Tomb
Same day   Lincoln Memorial
Same day   Liberty Monument
Same day   Congress to hand letter of appeal

 

For information, please contact:
Dania Avallone at: asper@tim.it or Saleh Gadi at: gadi@awate.com

 

List of the Marchers For Freedom
Samuel Ghebreghiorghis (Germany) Whole route
Tekle Ghebreghiorghis (Germany) Whole route
Dania Avallone (Italy) Whole route
Tsedal Johannes (UK) Whole route
Gianmaria Giannini (Italy) Whole route
Alessandro Giannini (Italy) Whole route
Solomon Sengal (Hlna) - New York Whole route
Zeremariam Kifle, New York New York Area
Daniel Tewelde, New York New York Area
Teklai Abraha, New York New York Area
Tseghe Abraha, New York New York Area
Danai Abraha, New York New York Area
Kelit Alazar, New York New York Area
Abeba Alazar, New York New York Area
Zaid Ghidey, New York New York Area
Mokenen Fessahaye, Connecticut New York Area
Belai Yohannes, New York New York Area
Ghirmai Teferi, Connecticut New York Area
Tewelde Ghirmai, New York New York Area
Estifanos Ghebretatios New York Area
Tewelde Ugbit, New York New York Area
Berhe Tekeste, New York New York Area
Senait Kassahun NJ - PA
Afwerki H. Birhane, DC DC Area
Samson Redeab, DC DC Area
Fessehaye Desta, DC DC Area
Dr. Yonas Mehari, DC DC Area
Lemlem Mehari, DC DC Area
Daniel Tewelde, New York NY- NJ Route
Yacob Saleh, Indiana Whole route
Hiwet Ghebremichael, (EPDF) Whole route
Tesfu Berhane, DC DC Area
Yordanos Berhane Weldai, (EDP) DC Area
Michael Tekleab, (EDP) DC Area
Simon Gezae, (EDP) DC Area
Habtom Tekle, (EDP) DC Area
Mebrahtu Gebrekidan, (EDP) DC Area
Mekonen Abraha, (EDP) DC Area
Ghirmay Zerabruk, (EDP) DC Area
Tewelde Amare, (EDP) DC Area
Fasil Hailemariam, (EDP) DC Area
Yemane Asmelash, (EDP) DC Area
Yosief Teweldeberhan, (EDP) DC Area
Ms. Naria Belay, (EDP) DC Area
Solomon Fesahazion, (EDP) DC Area
Almaz Gheabreab, (EDP) DC Area
Samson Negassi DC Area
Fikremariam Haile (Wedebat), EDL DC Area
Daniel Mehari (EC-HRP) DC Area
Fozia Adem (EDL - Chairperson) DC Area
Daniel Adhanom (Langano), EHR DC Area
Taddesse Beraki, EDL DC Area
Kiflemariam Tesfamariam DC Area
Bealfan Berhe, EPM DC Area
Tesfu Tekle, EPM DC Area
Simon Tesfamichael, EPM DC Area
Gebre (Jerry), EPM DC Area
Tsegay Gebrehiwet, EPM DC Area
Yemane Negash, EPM DC Area
Lt. Colonel, Tesfagebriel Embaye DC Area
Mehreteab G Berhe DC Area
Isaak Beraki DC Area
Yohannes Temesghen Belezom (EMHDR) DC Area
Mulu Negasi, EPDF DC Area
Sammuel Segid, EPDF DC Area
Ghirmai Ghebregziabher, EPDF DC Area
Jiranbessa Tesfai Sereke, EDP DC Area
 
All the writings on the March
 

 

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