Ethnic Cleansing Underway in Wollo Against Oromo Civilians2023-01-28 @ 12:19by Staff ReporterPosted in:News, Oromia Genocide, ⏭OLF-OLA Press Release While the international community is preoccupied with the peace deal and its implementation in northern Ethiopia, the Ethiopian government is prosecuting another major war across the Oromia region. Multiple fronts have been opened over the past month… 🡺 continue reading
OLA Publishes a ‘Brief Political Manifesto’2023-01-23 @ 7:14by Staff ReporterPosted in:News, ⏭The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has just published a document titled, Brief Political Manifesto: From Armed Struggle to the Prospect for Peace. The document sets out the visions and goals of OLA, and proceeds to clarifying possible misunderstanding and confusion… 🡺 continue reading
#OromooDammaqqi Hashtag Campaign2023-01-01 @ 0:01by OT EditorialPosted in:Campaign, Oromia Genocide, ⏭read this article with audio player The Oromo struggle for freedom is at the most critical crossroads and the stakes have never been so high. The 50+ years struggle has been getting a global attention it deserves only over the… 🡺 continue reading
OROMIA BARARU — A Peaceful Social Movement Launched by OLA2022-12-12 @ 15:00by Staff ReporterPosted in:News, Oromia GenocideOromia Liberation Army (OLA) has officially launched a peaceful social movement under the banner of OROMIA BARARU (OROMIYAA BARAARUU, SAVE OROMIA) to draw attention to the escalation of Oromo Genocide by the Ethiopian Federal Government of Colonel Abiy Ahmed. Colonel… 🡺 continue reading
A TikTok Video Message by Aisha Oromia Ali on Genocide in Oromia2022-12-07 @ 14:34by Staff EditorPosted in:Linked News, Oromia GenocideGross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity in Western Oromia. The perpetrators are the Ethiopian government and the Amhara paramilitary group called Fano. This sinister Grand Plan is to crush the Oromo People's freedom fighters–the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)–whose… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopian government accused of deadly air strikes on Oromia region2022-10-28 @ 17:28by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsSource: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-government-accused-deadly-air-strikes-oromiya-region-2022-10-27 Summary: Oromo groups say hundreds killed in air strike No comment from government and army spokespersons Alleged strikes come as Tigray peace talks start NAIROBI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Two organisations from Ethiopia's Oromia region have accused… 🡺 continue reading
Eighteen killed in clashes between Ethiopia’s Oromo, Amhara groups2021-04-23 @ 16:19by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsSource: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/eighteen-killed-clashes-between-ethiopias-oromo-amhara-groups-2021-04-19/ April 20, 20215:18 PM AEST Africa Reuters Clashes between people belonging to Ethiopia's two largest ethnic groups, the Oromo and Amhara, killed at least 18 people late last week, local officials said on Monday, the latest outbreak of… 🡺 continue reading
Family of slain Ethiopian singer mourns their ‘hero like a lion’2020-07-24 @ 19:27by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsWORLD NEWS JULY 23, 2020 Dawit Endeshaw AMBO, Ethiopia (Reuters) - The white stone house with a paved floor stands out in the Ethiopian town of Ambo, a poor region where homes are mostly constructed of wood and mud. But… 🡺 continue reading
At Least 52 Killed in Ethiopia Protests Over Singer’s Death2020-07-01 @ 20:08by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsBy Reuters July 1, 2020Updated 7:01 a.m. ET ADDIS ABABA — At least 50 people were killed in Ethiopia's Oromia region in protests following the fatal shooting of a popular singer, a regional spokesman said on Wednesday, laying bare splits… 🡺 continue reading
Hachalu Hundessa: Deadly protests erupt after Ethiopian singer killed2020-07-01 @ 2:37by Staff EditorPosted in:News4 hours ago Image captionThe 34-year-old's songs focused on the rights of his Oromo people Seven people have died in Ethiopia in protests that followed the shooting dead of musician Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs, medics have… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia’s security forces accused of torture, evictions and killings – report2020-05-29 @ 18:42by Staff EditorPosted in:Community, Editorialhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/may/29/ethiopias-security-forces-accused-of-torture-evictions-and-killings-report Prime minister Abiy Ahmed has been lauded for his democratic reforms. But Amnesty International are now urging him to investigate allegations of serious human rights abuses Tom Gardner in Addis Ababa Fri 29 May 2020 15.15 AEST A man… 🡺 continue reading
ANALYSIS: THE ROLE OF THE QEERROO IN FUTURE OROMO POLITICS2020-05-28 @ 17:56by Staff EditorPosted in:Communityaddisstandard / May 26, 2020 / https://addisstandard.com/analysis-the-role-of-the-qeerroo-in-future-oromo-politics/ “The Oromo protests had significant impact on local administrative structures, temporarily limiting the state's presence in every corner of the Oromia region.” BY TERJE ØSTEBØ @TOSTEBO Addis Abeba, May 26/2020 – The Qeerroo… 🡺 continue reading
Why are Africa’s coronavirus successes being overlooked?2020-05-26 @ 6:49by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/21/africa-coronavirus-successes-innovation-europe-us Afua Hirsch Examples of innovation aren't getting the fanfare they would do if they emerged from Europe or the US Thu 21 May 2020 16.00 AEST Muslim worshippers at a mosque in Dakar, Senegal, 15 May 2020: ‘Senegal… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia’s Delayed Polls Have More to Do With Democratic Retreat Than COVID-192020-05-23 @ 10:05by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://thewire.in/world/ethipia-elections-abiy-ahmed A delayed election could balkanise the country along ethnic lines and become the most severe political crisis in Ethiopia's modern history. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Photo: Reuters/Tiksa Negeri/Files Mulugeta G. Berhe WORLD 19/MAY/2020 The decision by Prime… 🡺 continue reading
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS: TOWARDS TIGRAY STATEHOOD?2020-05-16 @ 20:14by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://addisstandard.com/in-depth-analysis-towards-tigray-statehood/ Debretsion G/Michael, President of Tigray Regional state, greeting a crowd of hundreds of thousands during the 45th founding anniversary of TPLF in Mekelle on February 11, 2020. KJETIL TRONVOLL @KJETILTRONVOLL Addis Abeba, May 14/2020 – The postponement of… 🡺 continue reading
World Report 2020: Ethiopia | Human Rights Watch2020-04-30 @ 15:46by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2020/country-chapters/ethiopia Itoophiyaa Events of 2019 Afaan Oromootiin Lakkaawwiin ummataa kan biyoolessaa wal-falmisiisaa garuu kan yeroon isaa darbe filannoo bara 2020 raawwachuuf karoorfameef haalan akka barbaachisu otoo beekamuu ji'a waxabajjii keessa paarlaamaan biyyattii lakkawwii ummataa kana dabarsuuf murteesseera. Riiformiin dhaabbilee… 🡺 continue reading
Oromia: The Endless Colonial Conspiracy and Genocide Wars in Ethiopia2020-04-15 @ 17:38by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy: Itana Gammada April 14, 2020 A people under colonial occupation have a maximum of two choices, either stand up and fight for their freedom and dignity or accept humiliation, subjugation, victimization and perpetual slavery. Throughout human history, colonialism has… 🡺 continue reading
Internet shutdowns ‘not justified’ in coronavirus outbreak2020-03-22 @ 20:48by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityMARCH 21, 2020 Rina Chandran, Emeline Wuilbercq BANGKOK / ADDIS ABABA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Internet shutdowns cannot be justified at a time when access to information is critical to containing the deadly coronavirus pandemic, human rights groups have warned.… 🡺 continue reading
SPECIAL EDITION: FAILED POLITICS AND DECEPTION: BEHIND THE CRISIS IN WESTERN AND SOUTHERN OROMIA2020-03-21 @ 3:20by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://addisstandard.com/special-edition-failed-politics-and-deception-behind-the-crisis-in-western-and-southern-oromia/ BY ZECHARIAS ZELALEM @ZEKUZELALEM March 20/2020 – Dozens of unarmed civilians have been shot dead by Ethiopian army soldiers operating in the Qellem Wollega district of the Oromia State over the course of the past five weeks. Estimates… 🡺 continue reading
OROMO QUESTION NEVER RETIRES WITHOUT RESPONSE2020-03-20 @ 15:17by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityOrganized Oromo liberation movement started in the 60s because Habashaarulers that built Nafxanyaa colonial system refused to give attention to peacefully presented Oromo questions. African countries they had fallen with started to be free around the same time after 75… 🡺 continue reading
Onslaught in Oromia: A hidden war threatens Ethiopia’s transition to democracy2020-03-20 @ 14:32by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsAbiy Ahmed's crackdown in Oromia is bloody and lawless Source: https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/03/19/a-hidden-war-threatens-ethiopias-transition-to-democracy Middle East and Africa Mar 19th 2020 edition NEKEMTE In the corner of a restaurant in Nekemte, a town in western Ethiopia, Fisaha Aberra unfolds a piece of paper… 🡺 continue reading
Blood on the Nile is what’s coming if Egypt and Ethiopia continue their war of words over water2020-03-10 @ 20:45by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityTHE INDEPENDENT Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/egypt-nile-war-water-ethiopia-clash-dam-trump-a9390271.html By Ahmed Aboudouh 10 March 2020 Blood on the Nile is what's coming if Egypt and Ethiopia continue their war of words over water: Donald Trump can actually help mediate the dispute before it escalates into… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia’s Abiy faces outcry over crackdown on rebels2020-02-29 @ 11:01by Staff EditorPosted in:Linked News, NewsSource: https://www.france24.com/en/20200229-ethiopia-s-abiy-faces-outcry-over-crackdown-on-rebels Issued on: 29/02/2020 - 05:10Modified: 29/02/2020 - 05:08 Nekemte (Ethiopia) (AFP) Desta Garuma, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, never showed much interest in politics, so his family has no idea how soldiers concluded he was involved in a rebel… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia: Vendor killed, musician injured after police attack opposition supporters in Oromia2020-02-17 @ 19:25by Staff EditorPosted in:News17 February 2020, 18:42 UTC Source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/02/ethiopia-vendor-killed-musician-injured-after-police-attack-opposition-supporters-in-oromia/ Police in Ethiopia launched an attack on opposition party supporters in the Oromia Region on Saturday, killing one person and arresting and injuring scores more. Just hours after the date for Ethiopia's parliamentary… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia’s naive peacemaking could lead to war2020-02-17 @ 16:59by Staff EditorPosted in:Linked News, NewsOPINION Ethiopia's naive peacemaking could lead to war by Michael Rubin | February 17, 2020 09:43 AM Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/ethiopias-naive-peacemaking-could-lead-to-war Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed Abiy is on a high. In October 2019, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded him the Nobel Peace… 🡺 continue reading
Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia2020-01-31 @ 18:13by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsISS Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia Semir Yusuf Source: https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/mono-202-2.pdf Contents Executive summary .................................................................................v Introduction............................................................................................ 1 Conflict in Ethiopia today ...........................................................................3 Chapter 1Institutions shape ethnic relations and cause nationalist antagonisms...............5 Pre-1991 Ethiopia......................................................................................5 Post-1991 Ethiopia.....................................................................................6 Chapter 2 Era of… 🡺 continue reading
Amnesty International: Ethiopian authorities crack down on opposition supporters with mass arrests2020-01-28 @ 6:57by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsNews: Ethiopia: Authorities crack down on opposition supporters with mass arrests 27 January 2020, 18:52 UTC Source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/01/ethiopia-authorities-crack-down-on-opposition-supporters-with-mass-arrests/ Amnesty International has confirmed that at least 75 supporters of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) were arrested over the weekend from various… 🡺 continue reading
Nobel Peace Prize winner accused: Civilians are murdered and tortured2020-01-11 @ 14:28by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/nobel-peace-prize-winner-accused-civilians-are-murdered-and-tortured/ Publicerad 9 dec 2019 18.33 https://www.expressen.se/tv/nyheter/hear-the-mursi-people-tell-of-torture-and-persecution-by-ethopian-military/ SOUTHERN OMO, ETHIOPIA Ethiopias Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recieves the Nobel Peace Prize tomorrow in Oslo. But at the same time the security forces of this year's Nobel Peace laureate are being… 🡺 continue reading
Double Standards: Ethiopia Must Solve its Internal Displacement Crisis2020-01-11 @ 10:56by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: The Global Post https://theglobepost.com/2020/01/09/ethiopia-idps-refugees/ by Nikita Taniparti January 9, 2020 in Opinion People gather for a food distribution at the Farbudo internally displaced person camp, in Gode, near Kebri Dahar, southeastern Ethiopia. Photo: Yonas Tadesse, AFP June 2019. The… 🡺 continue reading
Oromo Communities’ Association of North America (OCA-NA) supports Qeerroo2019-12-23 @ 17:12by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityOromo Communities' Association of North America 6212 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20011 December 10, 2019 We, members of the Oromo Communities' Association of North America (OCA-NA), an umbrella organization of Oromo communities in the United States, strongly condemn the… 🡺 continue reading
Plugging the Leaky Bucket: A Technologist’s View of Ethio Telecom’s Proposed Privatization2019-08-10 @ 12:50by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: https://dinagddee.com/2019/07/09/plugging-the-leaky-bucket-a-technologists-view-of-ethio-telecoms-proposed-privatization/ Published by Demessie Girma on 2019-07-09 Innovations as Catalysts for Growth Technological innovation is one of the fundamental instruments of growth to help developing countries lift themselves out of poverty. In the context of economic developments over recent… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia’s leader warns plotters following coup attempt2019-07-02 @ 13:53by Staff EditorPosted in:Linked News, NewsSource: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/ethiopias-leader-warns-plotters-following-coup-attempt/2019/07/01/c2e1241a-9c18-11e9-83e3-45fded8e8d2e_story.html?utm_term=.fdcf50e44a61 By Elias Meseret | AP July 1 at 12:01 PM ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's prime minister has issued a strong warning to anyone who would plot to topple his government, following a coup attempt in the country's northwestern Amhara… 🡺 continue reading
You Can’t Defeat Nationalism, So Stop Trying2019-06-06 @ 4:54by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityThere are deep reasons that imagined communities will always be a powerful reality in international politics. BY STEPHEN M. WALT | JUNE 4, 2019, 10:12 AM Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/06/04/you-cant-defeat-nationalism-so-stop-trying/ Way back in 2011, I wrote a column for Foreign Policy on… 🡺 continue reading
Misooma Oromiaf Lafaa fi Qabeenya Oromia Bilisoomsu2019-04-18 @ 15:39by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityItana Gammada Ebla 18, 2019 Walbarsiisa Sabi tokko misoomuu fi duroomuun hafee yoo lafa, qabeenya fi dandeettii qabeenya sana gara misoomaa diinagdeetti masaku dandeessisu irratt too'annoo hin qabaanne itt fufee jiraachuu hin dandahu. Wanti karoorri misoomaa dhimma baasu gaafatu 1)… 🡺 continue reading
A Response to Dr Zelalem Atlee’s attack on the Oromo2018-11-16 @ 20:31by Staff EditorPosted in:CultureA Response to Dr Zelalem Atlee's attack on the Oromo: (http://abbaymedia.info/oromo-fundamentalism-the-septic-abortion-of-ethnic-politics-zelalem-attlee-md-mhcm-drph/) By Imiru Itana 16/11/2018 I wrote this article in response to Dr. Zelalem Atlee's statement posted on AbayMedia on 28 September 2018 as linked above. It is appalling to… 🡺 continue reading
The Fall of the TPLF and the Realignment of Political Forces in Ethiopia2018-06-07 @ 14:34by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityProfessor Guluma Gemeda 7 June 2018 Since the fall of the Dergin 1991, the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF), as organizer and leader of the Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), has dominated Ethiopian politics. The junior members of the… 🡺 continue reading
The Oromo struggle versus OPDO’s blindness toward Oromo history2018-01-28 @ 13:12by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy Leenjiso Horo January 28, 2018 This article is in reference to Lamma Magarsa's speech in Bahir Dar conference held between OPDO and ANDM on November 4, 2017. Lamma Magarsa, the former intelligence operative and the spy ring leader in… 🡺 continue reading
Deciphering Lemma Megersa’s Speech in Bahr Dar2017-11-16 @ 17:54by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy Caala Ibsa Oromo 15 November 2017 In the middle of mass protests and deepening crisis in Oromia, Lemma Megersa, president of the Oromia regional state, traveled to Bahr Dar, on November 4, 2017, with elders and Oromo People Democratic… 🡺 continue reading
Let the Oromo Protests Continue2017-10-26 @ 14:08by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityOctober 15, 2017 Let the Oromo Protests Continue http://www.gettyimages.co.nz/detail/news-photo/people-protest-against-the-ethiopian-government-during-news-photo/856254358#people-protest-against-the-ethiopian-government-during-irreecha-the-picture-id856254358 by Caala Ibsa Oromo After the state of emergency, imposed on October 9, 2016, had tried to stifle it unsuccessfully, the Oromo mass protest of the TPLF-dominated Ethiopian regime has erupted… 🡺 continue reading
The matter of Oromo Liberation –II–Dhimma Bilisummaa Oromoo2017-02-26 @ 13:48by Staff EditorPosted in:Human RightsBy Ibsaa Guutama February 2017 The matter of Oromo Liberation Seriousness of the Oromo in demanding for their independence has started to be felt by all that have interest in and hatred for independent Oromia. As a result, scared internal… 🡺 continue reading
The Tigrayan fascist regime’s genocidal war against the Oromo people2017-01-03 @ 19:46by Staff EditorPosted in:Human RightsBy Leenjiso Horo, January 2017 The Tigrayan fascist regime has undertaken open and hidden total genocidal war against the Oromo men, women, and children. It has been carrying out systematic, methodical, pre-planned, and centrally-organized genocidal mass massacre against the Oromo… 🡺 continue reading
A PROPOSAL ON THE CONSOLIDATION OF OROMO SUPPORT2016-12-29 @ 6:57by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityA PROPOSAL ON THE CONSOLIDATION OF OROMO SUPPORT By: Koree Tokkummaa 29 December 2016 Over three months ago, a lady came up with an initiative on "#Oromo Protests Support Group" to go beyond mere exchange of information and urged the… 🡺 continue reading
OLF announces the election of Galasa Dilbo as its leader2016-12-08 @ 14:28by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsOLF announces the election of Galasa Dilbo as Chairman and Mulugeta Mosisa as Deputy Chairman Source: www.oromoliberationfront.net Read the whole statement below. 06.12.2016 At this critical juncture the Oromo people are facing ethnic cleansing and genocide. By declaring state of… 🡺 continue reading
The campaign to establish Transitional Government of Ethiopia as a sham scheme2016-11-07 @ 20:49by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy Leenjiso Horo October 2016 Today, there is a campaign by the ODF, OFC, Blue Party, Medred, Vision-Ethiopia and other organizations for the formation of “transitional government” of Ethiopia that includes the fascist TPLF. This “transitional government” is a coalition… 🡺 continue reading
Legal Analysis of Ethiopia’s State of Emergency2016-11-01 @ 20:45by Staff EditorPosted in:Human RightsHUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2016/10/30/legal-analysis-ethiopias-state-emergency OCTOBER 30, 2016 11:00PM EDT Summary On October 9, 2016, the Ethiopian government announced a country-wide six-month state of emergency. This followed a year of widespread protests against government policies that state security forces violently… 🡺 continue reading
That Fateful Day, October 18, 1986||Guyyaattii Bala’amtuu Sana, Onkololessa 18, 19862016-10-15 @ 5:27by Staff EditorPosted in:Human RightsBy Ibsaa GuutamaOctober 2016 Source:http://www.gubirmans.com/Guyyaattii%20Bala%E2%80%99amtuu%20Sana.html It was Birraa season in Oromia. It all happened in Maa'ikalaawii (Central) Investigation center in Northern Finfinnee. One morning hour, some prisoners were busting in the morning sunshine behind a building where prisoners meet their… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia fire kills 23 at prison ‘holding Oromo protesters’2016-09-07 @ 16:53by Staff EditorPosted in:NewsBBC NEWS 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. Source:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37274883 A government statement says 21 died of suffocation after a stampede while two… 🡺 continue reading
Afaan Oromoo Spell Checker2016-09-03 @ 0:48by Staff EditorPosted in:Culture, NewsOromia Today welcomes the recently announced development and release of Afaan Oromo Spell Checker by East African Media Corp. Oromia Today understands that the spell checker is developed by joint working between Oromo language experts and software programmers. The Afaan… 🡺 continue reading
Dhudhaa Malbulcha Oromoo fi Sodaa Halagaa Hambisuu2016-09-02 @ 11:12by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityIbsaa Guutama Oromoon ummata guddaa beekamaa akka hin beekamne godhamee. Shira fi hacuuccaa gad isaan qabuuf godhame jalaa, tattaaffannaa ofiin ol ka'uu eegalani. Kanneen gargaarsa galtuu Oromoon barabaraan gad qabanii hambisuu barbaadan, jara humnaa fi qabeenya saanii tola bolqanii fi… 🡺 continue reading
Oromo Political Tradition and Ending Aliens Fears2016-09-02 @ 10:08by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy Ibsaa Guutama Oromo are a known big people made unknown. They started rising by their own effort despite several machinations and suppressions to keep them down. They were those that had been freely exploiting their labor and resources and… 🡺 continue reading
The Question: Can the Olympics ever be apolitical?2016-08-28 @ 5:38by Staff EditorPosted in:Human RightsFeyisa Lilesa's solidarity sign to Ethopians is the latest political act at a games By Davin O'Dwyer Source: THE IRISH TIMES On the final day of the Rio Olympics, as the Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa crossed the finishing line in… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopian runner makes protest sign as he crosses line in Rio2016-08-22 @ 16:27by Staff EditorPosted in:News21 August 2016 Source: BBC - read more at:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37150673 An Olympic marathon runner from Ethiopia staged a daring protest against his home government when he crossed the line in Rio on Sunday. As he took the silver medal, Feyisa Lilesa… 🡺 continue reading
The Atse v. Gadaa Tradition: Contradictory Governing Principles in Ethiopian Politics2016-08-18 @ 2:48by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy Professor Guluma Gemeda* Current widespread protests, particularly in Oromia, and lately in Amhara and other regions, have highlighted the weaknesses of the ruling Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front's (EPRDF) regime. Opposition groups are predicting possible collapse of the regime… 🡺 continue reading
‘A Generation Is Protesting’ in Ethiopia, Long a U.S. Ally2016-08-13 @ 12:59by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/world/africa/ethiopia-protests.html?ref=africa&_r=0 By Jeffery Gettleman AUG. 12, 2016 Is Ethiopia about to crack? For the last decade, it has been one of Africa's most stable nations, a solid Western ally with a fast-growing economy. But in… 🡺 continue reading
UN demands Ethiopia admit observers amid reports dozens killed in protests2016-08-12 @ 18:31by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/11/un-ethiopia-observers-reports-dozens-dead-protests UN high commissioner for human rights says reports from two regions were ‘extremely alarming' with allegations of abuses by security forces The United Nations has urged Ethiopia to allow international observers in to parts of the… 🡺 continue reading
Oromo protests: Why US must stop enabling Ethiopia2016-08-10 @ 16:18by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: CNN Awol K. Allo, Special to CNNUpdated 1835 GMT (0235 HKT) August 9, 2016 http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/09/africa/ethiopia-oromo-protest/index.html Dr Awol K. Allo is LSE Fellow in Human Rights at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights. He writes on the issues… 🡺 continue reading
THE OLF MOURNS THE PASSING OF TARFA DIBABA2016-08-05 @ 15:56by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunitySource: www.oromoliberationfront.net (OLF) For Immediate Release 29 July 2016 It is with the deepest sorrow that the OLF announces the passing of Tarfa Dibaba on 29th July 2016 at the age of 76. Tarfa Dibaba was one of the founders… 🡺 continue reading
The passing of great Oromo nationalist Tarfa Dibaba2016-08-02 @ 13:13by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityWe just heard a sad and heartbreaking news. It is the pass away of a great political tower in the Oromo national liberation struggle, Comrade Tarfa Dibaba. Comrade Tarfa Dibaba was a nationalist who introduced with his comrades the Oromo… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia and Eritrea in Tigray Tigrinys’ context2016-07-20 @ 9:58by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy: Ibsaa Guutama July 2016 The continued colonial status of Oromia cannot be understood without understand the nature of the colonizer, the Abyssinian state. The power struggle within that state has lived not only creating tension to the Habashaa but… 🡺 continue reading
A Historic Mass Uprising in Oromia2016-07-14 @ 2:05by Staff EditorPosted in:CommunityBy: Itana Gammada The only viable choice for nations or peoples under colonial occupation is to set forth their goals, become organized and united in their stated objectives, and fight for their freedom, independence, justice, and dignity. Because of infringements… 🡺 continue reading
News in Pictures – Recent protests in Oromia and worldwide2016-02-28 @ 14:41by Staff EditorPosted in:Human Rights, News, ReportThe following are some of the pictures depicting recent protests by the Oromo people in Oromia and worldwide. As widely covered by the international media, the protests were triggered by the so-called "Addis Ababa Masterplan" which has been rejected by… 🡺 continue reading
Ethiopia’s Invisible Crisis2016-01-24 @ 12:56by Leemman LeeqaaPosted in:Human Rights, News, ReportJANUARY 22, 2016 By: Felix Horne, Researcher, Horn of Africa "Badessa" was a third-year engineering student in western Ethiopia in April 2014 when he and most of his classmates joined a protest over the potential displacement of ethnic Oromo farmers… 🡺 continue reading
Will EU ever sanction Ethiopia?2016-01-21 @ 13:47by Leemman LeeqaaPosted in:ReportAlarmed by the TPLF's vicious brutality against the people of Oromia, European Parliament conducted unprecedented 28 member states emergency debate on situation in Ethiopia, summoned the Ethiopian foreign minister to Brussels, and issued, yet again its latest resolution (Full Document… 🡺 continue reading
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