Renowned longtime politician Beyene Petros dies

 

Beyene Petros, a distinguished academic and longtime politician, passed away at the age of 74.

 

According to a number of sources, including social media posts from Mayor Adanech Abiebie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Beyene passed away after receiving significant medical care for an undisclosed disease.

 

As recently as a week ago, Beyoncé was active and answering questions from the media.

 

In addition, he held the position of Director-General at the Policy Studies Institute (PSI), which he had headed since the PM had appointed him to it in 2022.

 

Beyene was a key figure in the opposition parties' 2005 movement, which almost resulted in elections and a government change.

 

From the 1990s till the present, Beyene had been a prominent role in nonviolent opposition politics as the head of the Ethiopian Social Democratic Party (ESDP). Additionally, he was a key figure in nonviolent political movements in southern Ethiopia.

 

Beyene spent a considerable amount of time teaching biology at Addis Abeba University prior to entering the political sphere. He was a postgraduate student at Tulane University, where he studied tropical medicine and public health.

 

"Professor Beyene played a crucial role in promoting a culture of non-violence and constructive political dialogue in Ethiopia. She personified the spirit of peaceful political struggle." I regret to inform you of his passing following a protracted medical care period.