Quotes by Ana Gomes

“Until 15 May when voting started, the picture was positive. After that day we had good and negative sides,”

“In several important aspects, international standards for genuine democratic elections were not met.”

“The EU Observation Mission regrets (that the election process) did not live up to international standards and to the aspirations of Ethiopians for democracy.”

“ She also said “After confirming the electronics media participation in the accusation, I will sue them requesting apology for moral damage. But I think it is interesting case to test the independence of the judiciary.”

“Overall the elections appeal process failed to provide an effective remedy for the parties,”

“Most ironic is that Europe counts in Ethiopia, a country which depends on European aid, the largest recipient in Africa. Europe could definitely make the difference for democracy in Ethiopia. Instead, current European leaders are choosing to fail it. In doing so, they are not just failing Ethiopians. They are also failing Europe.”

“Another bloodbath is taking place in Ethiopia.”

“We found this deeply offensive. We tried to remove it.”