I know more now than I did in the past about the process of democratization. I know more about the pitfalls.

The EU report speaks for itself. The statement in my view shows that the mission has turned out to be something worse than a farce, ... We shall in the coming days and weeks see what we can do to expose the pack of lies and innuendoes that characterise the garbage in this report.

Africa's downfall has always been the cult of the personality. And their names always seem to begin with M. We've had Mobutu and Mengistu and I'm not going to add Meles to the list.

The most stupid mistake a counter-insurgency operation can make is alienating the population. If you alienate the population, you're finished.

Of course everybodys thinking evolves over time.

As we respond to the assault of our enemy and defend our country, we must never break international laws. Crime can not be solved by more crime.

Spending one hour with Isaias is far more worthwhile, rewarding and enlightening than reading ten books