Legal Analysis of Ethiopia’s State of Emergency 1. November 2016 Administrator human rights (1) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHOCTOBER 30, 2016 Human Rights Watch takes the position that for as long as the state of emergency is lawfully in place, all provisions of the directive inconsistent with the derogation provisions of the ICCPR should promptly be repealed or revised. Ethiopia should also recognize that it remains obligated to uphold all articles of the African Charter, which has no derogation provisions. Individuals arbitrarily detained under the provisions or otherwise subject to violations of their human rights should receive redress, including prompt release and appropriate compensation. [More]
That Fateful Day, October 18, 1986||Guyyaattii Bala’amtuu Sana, Onkololessa 18, 1986 15. October 2016 Administrator human rights (2) By Ibsaa GuutamaOctober 2016What was to be heard and done on October 18, 1986 was the worst of all experiences in prison for Oromo political prisoners.All the mentioned comrades wereslaughtered. In addition there were political prisoners brought from Karchallee, affiliated to EPRP, EPLF, TPLF and Jehovah Witness who had been under detention from 6-9 years that met the same fate as the four Oromo comrades. From Maa’ikalaawii prisoners, out of the eighteen fourOromo nationalists,Muhee Abdoo Abbaa Duulaa, Gazaahiny K. Jaarraa, Kabbada Damissee, and Lieutenant Yiggazuu Waaqee were included. Most Oromo prisoners were imprisoned starting December 1979. They were all never given court hearing, they were also never charged except the sufferings they received in torture rooms. [More]
Joint OLF and ULFO Statement on Ethiopian Regime's Mass Murder at the Ireechaa Festival 2016 4. October 2016 Administrator human rights (0) Press ReleaseOctober 2, 2016www.oromoliberationfront.net www.ulfo.org [More]
What We Had, What was Taken from Us, What We Will Reclaim: The Oromo Irreecha Festival Revisited and Reinterpreted 2. October 2016 Administrator (1) By Professor Mekuria BulchaLately, the Irreecha tradition has also caught the attention of the United Nations Economic and Scientific Commission (UNESCO). Last year, UNESCO’s representative in Ethiopia Mr. Alpha Wright visited the Lake Arsadee festival told millions of Oromos and others that Irreecha is an important landmark in the history of mankind and that it will be soon registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Article 2, of the UNESCO Convention of 2003 defines “Intangible cultural heritage” as “the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills - as well as the instruments, objects and cultural spaces associated therewith - that communities, groups, and in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage.”[4] [More]
An Independent Oromia is Inevitable 10. September 2016 Administrator (1) By Gumaa GuddaaOromia was forcefully annexed to a neighboring country called Abyssinia at the end of the 19th century during the scramble for Africa. It was once an independent sovereign nation which has, since the annexation, been occupied by foreign powers and inevitably needs to regain its freedom. [More]
Ethiopia fire kills 23 at prison 'holding Oromo protesters' 7. September 2016 Administrator news (0) At least 23 inmates have died after a fire at an Ethiopian prison where anti-government protesters are reportedly being held, the government has said. [More]
No Emergency Trust Fund money goes to Ethiopian government, Commission stresses 7. September 2016 Administrator news (0) No monies from the EU’s flagship Emergency Trust Fund (ETF) for Africa goes to the Ethiopian government [More]
TRT WORLD Ethiopia's Oromo Protesters 3. September 2016 Administrator human rights (0) Source: http://www.ahadutube.com/trt-world-ethiopias-oromo-protesters_5d589507e.html [More]
Afaan Oromoo Spell Checker 3. September 2016 Administrator news, culture (1) Oromia Today welcomes the recently announced development and release of Afaan Oromoo Spell Checker by the East African Media Corp. [More]
IBSA EJJENNOO GUMII TOKKUMMAA ABBOOTII GADAA OROMOO 2. September 2016 Administrator news (1) IBSA EJJENNOO GUMII TOKKUMMAA ABBOOTII GADAA OROMOO WALTAJJII MARII ABBOOTII GADAA GODINOOTA OROMIYAA [More]
Dhudhaa Malbulcha Oromoo fi Sodaa Halagaa Hambisuu 2. September 2016 Administrator community (0) Ibsaa GuutamaAkeeki qabsoo Oromoo empayericha diiguu dha. Garu sun dhuma Itophiyaa taha jechuun waan kolfaatii. Itophiyaa kan dhabamsiisu walabummaa kolonootaa utuu hin tahin yoo kanneen durumaanuu maqicha guddifatan, Habashaan ittiin of waamuu dhiisani. Jalqabumaayyuu yoo guddifatan, Oromiyaan isaan jala hin turree. Itophiyaa tursuunis dhabamsiisuunis dantaa saaniitii. Haa tahu malee sun Oromoo hin laalu. Kan Oromoo ilaalu empayera ofirraa fonqolchuu dha. [More]
Oromo Political Tradition and Ending Aliens Fears 2. September 2016 Administrator community (1) By Ibsaa GuutamaFor many years diplomats had been asking “Do the Oromo know what they want”. The Oromo know what they want, but their messengers lying abroad had been equivocal and communicated in the way they understood body language of their clients rather than delivering what their people desired. The diplomats were thus right; those they meet were pretending to represent their people while working against it in cahoots with adversaries. That is why they are shy or in denial to talk about “independence” to the face of the enemy while their people are openly calling for it. [More]
Ethiopia has to loosen its grip on the economy 30. August 2016 Administrator (0) The authoritarian development model is running up against limitsFT View: http://www.ft.com/cm [More]
The Question: Can the Olympics ever be apolitical? 28. August 2016 Administrator human rights (1) Feyisa Lilesa’s solidarity sign to Ethopians is the latest political act at a games [More]
The Bravest Olympian in Rio — Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa Risks Death But Speaks Out About Killings of Oromo Protesters in Ethiopia After Earning Olympic Silver in Marathon 22. August 2016 Administrator news, community, culture, human rights (0) Here is how the world media have been covering the Olympian Feyisa Lilesa's taking stand.Must Watch interview and press cover from The Wall Street Journal to Yahoo Sport. Enjoy and celebrate this young Oromo hero. [More]
Ethiopian runner makes protest sign as he crosses line in Rio 22. August 2016 Administrator news (1) Source: BBC - read more at:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37150673As he took the silver medal, Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms above - a gesture made by the Oromo people who have suffered brutal police crackdowns. [More]
The Atse v. Gadaa Tradition: Contradictory Governing Principles in Ethiopian Politics 18. August 2016 Administrator community (1) By Professor Guluma Gemeda*To get to a democratic path, the mentality, the governance practices and political structures that sustain the atse culture should be totally revamped and replaced by open consensual democratic institutions. However, the mentality is so entrenched and the idea of integration seriously damaged, the chances of keeping the empire together is slipping away every day. [More]
Ethiopian Forces Kill ‘Up to 100’ Protesters: Governments Should Press Ethiopia to Allow an International Investigation 14. August 2016 Administrator (0) Source: Human Rights WatchMore than 500 demonstrators are now estimated to have been killed by security forces in largely peaceful protests since November 2015. Demonstrators are protesting against alleged abuses and discrimination by the government. [More]
'A Generation Is Protesting’ in Ethiopia, Long a U.S. Ally 13. August 2016 Administrator community (1) Source: The New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/world/africa/ethiopia-protests.html?refIs Ethiopia about to crack? [More]
UN demands Ethiopia admit observers amid reports dozens killed in protests 12. August 2016 Administrator community (0) Source: The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/11/un-ethiopia-observers-reports-dozThe United Nations has urged Ethiopia to allow international observers in to parts of the country hit by deadly weekend clashes between security forces and protesters. [More]