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“The most stupid mistake a counter-insurgency operation can make is alienating the population. If you alienate the population, you're finished.”

Quote by Meles Zenawi

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Meles Zenawi was the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, who led the country through significant political, economic, and social reforms during his tenure from 1995 to 2012. He was born on May 8, 1955, and passed away on August 20, 2012. more

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