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Tewodros Bekele

d. 1977

Ethiopian trade unionist

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About Tewodros Bekele

Tewodros Bekele was a trade unionist.

Tewodros Bekele (died February 25, 1977) was an Ethiopian trade unionist. Tewodros was a leader of the Seamen's Union. He was a leading member of the All-Ethiopian Socialist Movement (MEISON). The assassination of Tewodros Bekele was publicly ascribed to the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party, although suspicion has also been directed to the Derg.

His assassination was among the earliest high-profile killings of a trade union leader during the political violence of 1977 in Ethiopia.

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Who was Tewodros Bekele?

Ethiopian trade unionist

When did Tewodros Bekele die?

Tewodros Bekele died on 25 February 1977.

What was Tewodros Bekele's occupation?

Tewodros Bekele was a trade unionist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tewodros Bekele

· Wikidata: Q7707216

· DBpedia: Tewodros Bekele

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