Engineer Hailu,as he is called, led the CUD to its remarkable showing in the 2005 election, and was among those imprisoned afterward.

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Many CUD leaders were charged with inciting the violence and imprisoned for life.

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Sitting next to Mr.Meles at the signing ceremony were three top members of the old Coalition for Unity and Democracy,or CUD which mounted a powerful challenge to Mr.Meles party in the 2005 parliamentary vote.

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