Dear Oromos and Oromo friends around the Washington DC/Metropolitan Area,
As you all are aware, OMN has been part of the fight against the implementation of the plan to expand the city of Addis Ababa into the neighboring Oromo farmers’ land. This plan displaces millions of Oromo farmers from their ancestral land in addition to destroying the Oromo culture, history and identity. OMN has been uncovering the killings, beatings, imprisonments and tortures of the peaceful Oromo protesters. So far, the number of massacred Oromos exceeds 119. To truly offer justice to the victims of these abuses, media coverage is crucially important. People around the world must be made aware of the attacks that have been occurring, so that proper justice can be served, and the government can be held responsible for their actions. In addition to media coverage, OMN is connecting Oromos in Oromia to Oromos in the Diaspora. Knowing the power of OMN, and unable to jam it as usual, the Ethiopian regime has used pressures to force the satellite company drop OMN from satellite transmission. OMN management is working hard to bring back OMN to air. They are also planning to launch a radio broadcast to reach the rural population.
For all this to happen, OMN needs monetary donations to continue their coverage, service, and assistance. By donating to OMN, you are helping the network uncover the truth and spread coverage worldwide, so that help can be given to the Oromo people that are losing their lives. Below, you will find the dates, times, and addresses of the fundraisers that will be held to raise money for OMN. Please support this noble cause.
Fundraising#1:
– Date/Time: Saturday, December 26th 2015 at Oromo Community, 3pm
– Address: 6212 3rd St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Fundraising #2:
– Date/Time: Sunday, December 27th 2015 at Oromo Center, 3 pm
– Address: 811 Upsher St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Thank you,
OMN Support Committee, D.C. Chapter