A Personal Message by Abdi Badhadha Guyyaa Gootota Oromo as a Call for Unity and Collective Progress April 15 holds profound significance for the Oromo people as Guyyaa Gootota Oromoo, or Oromo Martyrs’ Day. It is a day dedicated to honoring the courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and dignity...
Oromo Martyrs Day, observed on April 15, is not just a moment of remembrance—it is a living testament to sacrifice, resilience, and an unfinished struggle. From the fallen leaders of 1980 to civilians, youth movements, and fighters of today, the cost of dignity remains ongoing. This day binds generations through memory, while raising an urgent question: what becomes of a people’s sacrifice when history is still being written?
April the 15th This day stands etched in the Oromo conscience as a day of solemn remembrance and unwavering pride. It is a day when time slows down for Oromo communities across the globe to honor the lives of our fallen heroes — courageous men and women who gave everything in the struggle for Oromia’s...
In Dedication to Our Hero Jaal Damissee K. Sardaa (1945-2023) April is a month when Oromo communities all over the world remember their heroines and heroes (hereafter 'heroes'). Particularly, 15th April has a special place in the Oromo struggle for freedom. It is on this particular day, in 1980, that the Oromo people lost a...
