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In this gripping episode, we revisit the tumultuous events of May 1991 when the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) forces closed in on Addis Ababa from all directions, leading to the dramatic departure of Mengistu Haile Mariam. With 50 family members and key Derg officials in tow, Mengistu fled Ethiopia, leaving behind a legacy of political upheaval.
Discover the details of Mengistu's escape and the surprising turn of events that led him to seek asylum in Zimbabwe. As an official guest of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Mengistu's life took an unexpected trajectory that would mark the end of his authoritarian rule in Ethiopia.
Join us as we delve into this intriguing chapter of Ethiopian history and explore the circumstances surrounding Mengistu's exile, shedding light on the political and international dynamics that shaped this pivotal moment. This episode offers a glimpse into the dramatic downfall of a once-powerful leader and the echoes of his regime that still resonate in the annals of history.
In this gripping episode, we revisit the tumultuous events of May 1991 when the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) forces closed in on Addis Ababa from all directions, leading to the dramatic departure of Mengistu Haile Mariam. With 50 family members and key Derg officials in tow, Mengistu fled Ethiopia, leaving behind a legacy of political upheaval.
Discover the details of Mengistu's escape and the surprising turn of events that led him to seek asylum in Zimbabwe. As an official guest of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Mengistu's life took an unexpected trajectory that would mark the end of his authoritarian rule in Ethiopia.
Join us as we delve into this intriguing chapter of Ethiopian history and explore the circumstances surrounding Mengistu's exile, shedding light on the political and international dynamics that shaped this pivotal moment. This episode offers a glimpse into the dramatic downfall of a once-powerful leader and the echoes of his regime that still resonate in the annals of history.