Ideological Combat

EPRP demonstration, ca. 1975 or 1976

The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party mobilized, a rare photo. I’m told the signs translate as follows: “We will not go to war with Eritreans” and “Hang Haile Fida, Senay Likke and Their Dogs.” Haile Fida was the leader of Meison, and Senay Likke was the leader of Woz League. Both were allies and ideologues of the Derg; neither survived the 1970s. Note the hammer and sickle banner lower left.

(Photo courtesy of the facebook group "Historical photos from the Horn of Africa")