Hailu Shawul was an Ethiopian politician and civil engineer who was the leader of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy during the 2005 Ethiopian general election.
11 Facts About Hailu Shawul
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Hailu Shawul was the leader of All Ethiopian Unity Party from 1996 to 2013.
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Hailu Shawul died on 6 October 2016, while receiving treatment at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Hailu Shawul attended elementary and high school in Addis Ababa at Minilik II School.
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Hailu Shawul did both his bachelor's and master's degree in Civil Engineering and returned to Ethiopia in 1960 soon after his graduation.
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Hailu Shawul was married to Almaz Zewde whom he met at his friend's wedding.
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In mid-1978, Hailu Shawul absconded in exile to the United States.
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In 1983 Hailu Shawul formed a successful company, Shawel Consultancy inc, which is run by his economist son Shawel Hailu Shawul.
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Hailu Shawul joined politics by succeeding Professor Asrat Woldeyes as the head of the All-Amhara People's Organization.
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Hailu Shawul was elected leader of the CUD to challenge the ruling EPRDF party on 2005 general election.
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On 6 October 2016, Hailu Shawul died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.