President Murads Visit to Atlanta
July 15, 2006 HC
The town hall meeting held in Atlanta with the president of Harar Murad Sherif concluded in
a positive note. This meeting was held in two sessions.
The first session was held between the President and his sister city counterpart Mayor Lee Swaney
of Clarkston. Present in this meeting were President Murad Sherif, Vice-president Regassa, Counsler
Fahmi Mawi and Salh Wazir. Wile on the other side Mayor Swaney of Clarkston, with his staff and
the Police Chief were in attendance.
During his speech president Murad formally asked the Mayor of Clarkston to officially visit Harar
in the near future. Mayer Swaney on his part accepted the offer and said the relationship between
these to cities will be strong for years to come.
The second session was held between HRS President and Hararis who reside in Atlanta. After Making
a brief speech by thanking the Atlanta Hararis for their effort in making the city of Clarkston and Harar
sister city, the president discussed with the attending public on the following agenda.

Date:  Sat. July 15th , 2006,

      Time:   3:00 PM-8:00 PM (including 2 breaks)

Location:  Marriott Century Center, located at 2000 Century Blvd, Atlanta,
GA 30345. For direction, please call, the hotel at (404) 325-0000.

                                      Agenda

I. Overview of Harar:

Past
- Harar’s Golden Era
- Loss of Freedom
- lack of opportunity
- systematic oppression
- planned depopulation of Harar
- Neglect of infrastructure
- Red Terror and migration
Present
- Fall of Derg Regime and new opportunities
- Establishment of the Harari Regional State
- Advantages gained by establishment of the Harari Regional State
a. Employment
b. Advancement of language and culture
c. Reduction of the rate of depopulation
d. Others
- e.  Strengthening of relations with other Hararis – Siltes and Shaikhach
Future
- Strong Harar with striving Harari population
- Economic & Educational Advancement
- Stronger Link between Harar and Diaspora
- Establishing “Hararis Focal Persons” chosen/assigned by their Afocha/Jamah
- Preparation for 2007 in Harar
- Q & A
 

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