During the early 1900’s, Ethiopia was ruled by the emperor Ras Tafari Makonnen (also known as Haile Selassie). In addition, Ethiopia was being invaded by Italian forces who were attempting to colonize the country for the second time (they were defeated during their first attempt). But, they were yet again pushed out with the help of England. In 1974, Haile Selassie is arrested and dies in mysterious circumstances. Shortly after, the dictator Haile Mengistu takes over and orchestrates the “Red Terror” which results in thousands of government opponents being killed. Throughout 1984 and 1985, one of the worsts famines kills thousands. Then, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) Front exiles Mengistu. Negasso Gidada become
