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I'm a military man, I did what I did only because my country had to be saved from tribalism and feudalism. If I failed, it was only because I was betrayed. The so-called genocide was nothing more than just a war in defence of the revolution and a system from which all have benefited.

Mengistu Haile Mariam

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Mengistu Haile Mariam
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: May 21
Ethiopian Politician
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Addis Abeba
Mengistu
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I am a revolutionary my life is dedicated to freeing the people.
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From now on you must pray for your people and yourself three times a day.
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Henceforth we will tackle our enemies that come face to face with us and we will not be stabbed in from behind by internal foes. To this end, we will arm the allies and comrades of the broad masses without giving respite to reactionaries, and avenge the blood of our comrades double - and triple - fold.
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