_____________,2001

Dr. Taye Woldesemayat

C/o Prisons Office

P.O. Box 2436

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Dear Dr. Taye:

Greetings from___________________________________. My name is:__________________________.

I heard about you from _______________. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and sending you a message of HOPE!

I have written to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Embassy in_______________ expressing my concern about your detention, trial, and imprisonment.

You have many friends who are working on your behalf and many other people like myself who are interested in your welfare.

I believe in your abiding belief in a peaceful political process for your country, which you described as follows: "peace is a condition that harmonizes the interests of the whole nation [ETHIOPIA]."

Please know that many people care about you. Keep your spirit strong!

Sincerely,