Today’s Oromo Protests in Gurawa town, East Hararghee (Oromia) | Jan. 25, 2016
http://gadaa.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12574542_1711341255748155_61069584_n.mp4 Previously in January 2016, the Oromo Protests in Matahara (East Shawaa) were held as follows:...
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Colleagues eulogize Ob. Bekele Mekonnen Wessenu as a great fighter for Oromo...
Long-time activist for Oromo rights and a founding member of the Macha-Tulama Association Ob. Bekele Mekonnen Wessenu passed away over the weekend in London (Jan. 24, 2016) —- From Ob. Ibsaa Guutama...
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At least 17 Oromo children killed by authorities in Ethiopia land protests
By Ellery Roberts Biddle | via GlobalVoices Ethiopian authorities have killed at least 17 children and injured many more involved in peaceful land rights protests since December 2015. Demonstrations...
View ArticleUNPO: European Parliament’s resolution on Ethiopia brings hope and courage to...
On 21 January 2016, the European Parliament passed an urgent resolution on the situation in Ethiopia – condemning the use of violence by the security forces against Oromo peaceful protesters in...
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Bekele Gerba and other Oromo political prisoners on hunger strike in Ma’ekelawi
According to media reports, Bekele Gerba, other imprisoned leaders of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), and other Oromo political prisoners are on a hunger strike in Ma’ekelawi, the notorious prison...
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In Pictures: Rally in Geneva against Ethiopian govt’s abuse of Oromo human...
#OromoProtests Support Group in Switzerland organized a successful rally at the UN Office in Geneva on January 25, 2016. The rally was attended by Oromo peace activists in Switzerland as well as other...
View ArticleMalkamuu Jaatee:- Land grabbing and violations of human rights in Ethiopia
By Malkamuu Jaatee | January 2016 Introduction Land grabbing is classically known as the seizing of land by a nation, state or organization, especially illegally or unfairly. It is recently redefined...
View ArticleHRW’s Felix Horne and OSA’s Henok Gebissa talk to South African radio about...
The following is the interview that “The Daily Maverick Show” on cliffcentral.com conducted with Human Rights Watch’s (HRW’s) Felix Horne and current President of the Oromo Studies Association (OSA),...
View ArticleYonaataan Dhibbisaa:- Kabeebsaa fi sosobaan OPDO umurii diinaa dheerressu...
Yonaataan Dhibbisaa irraa | Amajjii 2016 Ummatin Oromoo ergaa garbummaa jalatti humnaan galee har’a waggooti 130 ol lakkobiseesara. Ummatni Oromoo ija garboonfatootaa kan haawwate fi akka itti duulaani...
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Mekelle hosts high-profile AU Ministerial summit; observers say venue shows...
From January 24 to 26, 2016, Mekelle was given a rare chance to host a high-profile African Union’s Ministerial meeting; Tigray’s President Abay Woldu and Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom...
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