Mengistu Haile Mariam
Mengistu Haile Mariam is a former Ethiopian military officer and politician who served as the leader of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1991. He is best known for his role in the Red Terror campaign, which involved widespread human rights abuses, executions, and the displacement of millions during his Marxist-Leninist regime. His rule was marked by famine and conflict, and he remains a controversial figure in Ethiopian history.
Born on May 21, 1937 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,296 | $403,000 | 319$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 4,296 | $403,000 | 319$ |
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Norway:
Mengistu Haile Mariam is mentioned as the dictator of Ethiopia during the time of Live Aid.
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Greece:
The policies of the communist regime of Mengistu Haile Mariam played a crucial role in the great famine in Ethiopia from 1984 to 1985.
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Sweden:
Mengistu Haile Mariam denied aid to Tigray, exacerbating famine in the region.
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Mexico:
Mengistu Haile Mariam is mentioned for his role in the Red Terror in Ethiopia.
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