Kiya Segni
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It breaks my heart to see young kids in this situation, struggling with no one to care for them and dying of hunger. I don't know how to help, but I will do whatever I can.
I ask all of you to join any effort to help Borana.
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This picture shows Amhara militia taking selfie after killing innocent people and burning their bodies behind him in the city I was born called Kiramu.
If we can’t refer to this as genocide, I don’t know what is.
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We are starting a Twitter campaign tomorrow Jan 15, 2020 starting at 2:00-5:00 PM.
Please join us in finding Justice for
#HachaluHundessa
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Life Update:
- Working for Federal Government
- Studying Masters
- Managing Kello Media
Adulting and grinding is so real.
Thanks to all of you showing me directions.
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Where are humanity first hoax ambassadors, when Tigray civilians are slathered? Where is your humanity
@ObangMetho
?
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Thanks to Abiy Ahmed’s LED light obsession, we are celebrating Christmas in July.
Maybe next time he focuses on what the people actually need.
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Breaking News!
After a year of hard work and dedication,
@KelloMedia
is officially on satellite.
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Saturday coffee time with my father.
This man is my school. Simply the best person I ever known.
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Today marks the 3rd year since we lost Hachalu Hundessa, Someone who had a profound impact on me.
His songs used to uplift my spirit, but in the past 3 years, I found it difficult to listen to them. To avoid revisiting those memories, I try to distance myself from those musics
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I tried to stay quiet about the Ethiopian Airlines TikToker incident, but now EBC says they might charge him with terrorism.
The Ethiopian rule of law never fails to surprise me. Charging someone with terrorism for being young and dumb?
When I see the reaction of the people,
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Teddy Afro is stuck in the past, playing on the emotions of those longing for bygone days. At his Dubai concert, he displayed a Haile Selassie picture. what’s for? Lol
When will Teddy Afro be brave enough to speak the truth? His persona is so fake, always crying about past
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Abiy Ahmed isn’t smart enough to evaluate the disaster he is bringing to Ethiopia and himself.
The consequences are beyond his small mind. Ethiopia isn’t lucky enough to get one selfless leader that can think beyond himself in the history of 130 years.
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Witnessing the fall of Abiy Ahmed in broad daylight is so satisfying! Can’t wait to see what the future holds.
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Today, Madda Walabu Univesity Professor Mr Fekadu Tolera is killed in Shashamanne by
@AbiyAhmedAli
security forces.
He wrote this statement on his Facebook page about the killing of young men in Nekemte prior to being killed himself.
@amnesty
@hrw
@eyasped
@SamBekeleGerba
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Someone asked me to describe Abiy Ahmed in one word. I called him BIGOT.
What word do you think best describes Abiy Ahmed?
#AbiyMustGo
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Ethiopia needs a transitional government.
#Plus178CandidatesBehindBars
#NEBEthiopia
#OromoProtests
@EUinEthiopia
@JosepBorrellF
@UN
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It's heartbreaking to see the people of Borana dying of hunger, with no one to care for them. Everyone, please come forward to help these people!
#Borana
#Ethiopia
#HungerCrisis
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The new Album of Hacaaluu Hundessa is coming after one year of his passing. The Album is titile “Maal Mallisaa” ( What is the Solution).
Hacaalu will stay with us forever.
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I'm trying to get my head around how could a Psychopath man managed to become a Prime Minister of Ethiopia and were able to collect the Nobel Peace Prize?
From not completing High school to fake Ph.D. Holder. Being a smart street has managed to trick the world.
#AbiyMustGo
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The
@StateDept
needs to jump into Ethiopian crisis as soon as possible and try to coordinate a Transitional Government which includes all stakeholders in the state.
#CrisisInEthiopia
#NationalDialogueNow
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If we have peace & democracy we can build 10 dams if necessary. We have the resources but we are exploited by dictators. we must careless about the dam and focus on removing Abiy who is killing innocent people. Z dam is pile of concrete nothing else. Human lives are more importan
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Tomorrow, there will be a protest in front of the main Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, DC at 10am. Please show your support by showing up for our people! Galatooma, Injifanoon kan umataa Oromotii!!!
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Calling every rally GRAND makes it meaningless.
Oromo grand rallies should be in major cities where international organizations reside such as NewYork (United Nation), Washington DC (State department) , Brussels European Union), Finfinne ( African Union) and maybe Minnesota.
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The same people who advocated for war on
#Tigray
wearing army clothes are now advocating for Orthodox Church in black Netela: the hypocrisy is astounding!
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HABESHAS WANT TO PLAY VICTIM WHEN THE NUMBER OF OROMOS KILLED IS DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED IN TOTAL. THIS IS EVEN WITH NUMBER THE GOVERNMENT IS GIVING US. BUT THEY ARE LOUDER ON SOCIAL MEDIA . ACTING LIKE OROMOS ARE COMMITTING GENOCIDE
AMHARA 46 DEATH
OROMO 114 DEATH
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It’s doesn’t seem like Habesha politicians understand the confidence level of young oromos. As radical as you think we are, we don’t really give a damn about your opinion of us until we get back what belongs to us.
We will be around for awhile. Get used to us. Ijjoollee
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Qerroo has called 3rd Round intercity transports Boycott.
The preparation has started and everyone is on the same page. This will make a big statement about how much the Oromo doesn’t want Abiy Ahmed.
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Exciting news! Fantu, the wife of the late Hachalu Hundessa, has arrived in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸 She's here to host a special event that promises to be both moving and inspiring.
#FantuInDC
#HachaluLegacy
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Btw Abiy Ahmed barely speaks Afaan Oromoo.
Average 5th-grade students can speak better Afaan Oromo than Abiy Ahmed. I’m not saying this to degrade him. I genuinely want to help him when he speaks in Afaan Oromo.
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We have learned that OMN and
@KelloMedia
(GBC) channels have potentially jummed. People from back home have confirmed to us that we are not on the satellite currently. We are investigating the matter and we will get back to you soon.
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Political prisoners in
#Ethiopia
do not get medical care, conditions are poor, and they face torture and murder.
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
@amnestyEARO
@hrw
@UN_HRC
@AmbMKimani
@LaetitiaBader
@amnesty
@Reuters
@hrw
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According to Jawar Mohamed and Obbo Bekele Gerba’s lawyers are set to be released tomorrow.
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Dear
@HermelaTV
you are useless to Abiy moving forward. He used you enough when he needed. Your job is done now and you trying so hard to stick to the government but they don’t care no more.
Slid out quietly sis. This is brotherly advice and your resent effort is not getting no
Is Ethiopia's 1994 constitution the source of the country's ethnic divisions? A conversation with legal analyst Derege Demissie about a new effort to call for change. Stay tuned for the full interview on
@EOANews
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We are excited here at
@KelloMedia
to announce our new programs.
The growth of Kello is extremely impressive. Thanks to everyone supporting.
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We need to record all the killing that has taken place since Abiy Ahmed came to power. Those statics is vital when we address international media.
#HaacaaluuHundessa
#AbiyMustGo
#AbiyWillGo
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Minilik lovers praise him for importing car and telephone service to Ethiopia for the first time.
#KingMinilik
may have been the first to introduce cars and telephone service to
#Ethiopia
, but don't forget about Meles Zenawi who brought the first mobile phones. Now it's time to
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Abiy said Oromos are against me to derail my reform agenda. If there was a reform, why would Oromos be against him?
#AbiyMustGo
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The Tigrayans should teach their side of the story to their children.
The Amharas should build statues of Minilik and Xayitu in their region.
The Oromos should build statues of their heroes in Finfinne, while removing the statue of Minilik from Finfinne.
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Around 200 Oromos are injured by Amhara militias, Fanos and Amhara special forces.
@CNNi
@BBC
@Reuters
@UNHCR
@Haavisto
@SecBlinken
@USEmbassyAddis
#OromoProtests
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*ONLINE EVENT*
Geneva Press Club
An Authoritarian turn in Ethiopia: A return to Autocracy:
Participants:
Dr.
@awolallo
Prof. Ezekiel Gebissa
Megers Boshe
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Finfinne University students took their protest to the street. In all corners of oromia, there is protest taking place as we are speaking.
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A legitimate transition to democracy in
#ETH
will significantly contribute to the stability of the Horn of Africa. Installing an alternative transitional body in Oromia will reinstate, stabilize & protect the path toward democracy.
#ORNTG
@JosepBorrellF
@SecBlinken
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What Ethiopia needs is transitional government. Everything is out of hand.
Abiy has personalized power.
#NationalDialogueNow
#CrisisInEthiopia
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True democracy never comes through untruthful and violent means, but Dictators and killers do emerge.
Those who are committed to fighting for freedom, justice, and democracy will win at the end. These three people are icons of Oromos. One day, they will become victories.
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Why is
@AbiyAhmedAli
and all his followers mad at Trumps Money?
Go make your own money if you want your sovereignty. Begging for money and crying for sovernity doesn’t equate.
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Abiy Ahmed attempts to create a false impression of himself to world leaders during
@_AfricanUnion
, but his oppressive rule and disregard of his people's life has led to his people rejecting him.
The good thing is everyone knows that he is a joke and unfit to lead.
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The earlier Abiy realizes the better chance he has to get away out of this mess alive. Unfortunately, like many others dictators before him, Abiy is unrealistic, illogical and lunatic to realize what is ahead of him.
The man has no sense of reality people.
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Organized militia, government forces, police, etc...we’ve watched them commit such like atrocities. Civilians tho? This is a first.
Nowhere but Shawa-Robit!!
@CNNi
@BBC
@Reuters
@UNHCR
@Haavisto
@SecBlinken
@USEmbassyAddis
#OromoProtests
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On Monday, August 24th, 2020, at 10 AM EST, I will be discussing with Oromo, Tigray & Eritrea young activists on how the new generation can be united and transform the region ( The Horn).
Stay tuned.
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You can’t hold an election where every prominent opposition is in jail. Elections belong to the people. It's their decision to make but options should be open for them to elect and to decide.
@simoncoveney
@Haavisto
@2021PortugalEU
#FAC
#StarvingForJustice
#OromoProtests
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The safety & security of Oromo political prisoners should be ensured immediately. The IC should not take this irresponsible & dangerous move to harm political prisoners lightly.
#FreeAllOromoPoliticalPrisoners
@UNHumanRights
@SamanthaJPower
@LaetitiaBader
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#300Lives3Months
#ProblemIsTyrannyNotEthnicity
#AbiyMustGo
@AbiyAhmedAli
is a sycophant. The world needs to know.
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We are deeply concerned about the safety of political prisoners at Kality prison, including Bekele Gerba and Jawar Mohammed. The IC must call for their protection and immediate release.
#FreeAllOromoPoliticalPrisoners
@LaetitiaBader
@amnesty
@Reuters
@UNHumanRights
@Reuters
@CNN
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Battee never thought you will go as far as killing him.
I'm deeply saddened to say a revered political figure and a dear friend Jaal Battee Urgessa was tragically taken from us today in the city of Maqii, Ethiopia. He was forcibly removed from his hotel and cruelly shot six
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I'm looking forward to seeing what comes out of the
#OlesegunObasanjo
visit to
#Tigray
The precondition to cease fire was clear on
#Tigray
side. The question is whether
#Abiy
will accept it or not.
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Innocent people are dying, their properties are looted, and their houses are burnt down. The government didn't bring the perpetuators before court yet, although they are visible on the video.
@CNNi
@BBC
@Reuters
@UNHCR
@Haavisto
@SecBlinken
@USEmbassyAddis
#OromoProtests
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OLF & OFC proposed a widely supported initiative to establish the Oromia Regional National Transitional Government,
#ORNTG
, to pave the way to a democratic, free & fair election. The US should thoughtfully consider & welcome this idea.
@SecBlinken
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Privileged youth in Addis Abeba never serve in the army, Ethiopian politicians shield their own kids from war, yet they mobilize the less fortunate to uphold Abiy's authority.
Many of government officials have eligible children who qualify to join the army but surly they
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Hireen kee kana hi turree Jaal Battee, Nagaan boqodhu Abbaa dhugaa.
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I saw some Government activists trying to Rubbish the Borana drought and push Government achievements of wheat production.
Values and principles transcends politics at times my friend. So that you know, you don’t play politics with kids life who dying of hunger. I’m ashamed to
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It should be known to the IC that there is an imminent threat to lives of Oromo political prisoners held without due process for more than 500 days in the gulags of the
#Ethiopia
|n government.
#FreeAllOromoPoliticalPrisoners
@UN_HRC
@AmbMKimani
@LaetitiaBader
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After arresting all of his adversaries, Abiy Ahmed has left alone in the political arena of the country.
The amount of the people in the room says a lot.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM
@KelloMedia
presents a Roundtable Discussion on How Ethiopia Became a Diplomatic Pariah.
Discussant
Prof Ezekiel Gabissa
Dr Awol Alo
Dr Tsegaye Ararsa
Dr Etana Habte
Sunday March 14, 2021 | 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM CST
Stay tuned!
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Looks like my tweet about Teddy's concert ruffled some feathers.
Relax, folks! If you've been to one Teddy Afro show, you've been to them all. It's just him yelling "Minilik" or "Haile Selassie" on repeat. What's the fuss?
He's not the hero you think he is! He is just one
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Recently, the Amhara elites were showing support to Abiy Ahmed for his actions against Tigray. However, there is a noticeable shift in the current situation as massive protests are taking place in all Amhara cities.
This whole situation reminds me of this saying in Amharic
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Abdi Raggaasa, Jabeessa Gabisaa, Mirreessaa Ittaanaa, Mancaasaa Hundee, Lalisaa Guddataa and 50,000 more political prisoners’ lives are in danger!
#FreeAllOromoPoliticalPrisoners
@UNHumanRights
@hrw
@CNN
@LaetitiaBader
@AmnestyEARO
@Reuters
@AJStream
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The proposed transitional government of Oromia,
#ORNTG
, will oversee peaceful, free & fair elections led by an impartial & independent electoral commission to be established under supervision of UN, US, EU, & AU.
@JosepBorrellF
@SecBlinken
@AJEnglish
@BBCWorld
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Such a joyous Irrecha celebration in Ethiopia this year! Seeing my people gather freely to give thanks to their creator, without any restrictions, warms my heart. Let's hope for many more years of this beautiful, unrestricted tradition!
#IrrechaCelebration
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The Adwa controversy has been a hot topic of discussion in Ethiopia today. What I observed so far scrolling on Twitter.
On one side, the Tigrians say they were the ones who fought and won the war. It also happened in Tigray Region and they defended their land.
On the other,
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The Ethiopia’s federal government has not moved to stop the violence in Wollo. Instead it has imprisoned those who were raising fund to help the victims.
@CNNi
@BBC
@Reuters
@UNHCR
@Haavisto
@SecBlinken
@USEmbassyAddis
#OromoProtests
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A denial of fundamental political questions of the Oromo people is what left Ethiopia in this position.
There is no county you will be able to build by disregarding almost half of the countries population.
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For 500+ days, 50,000+ Oromo political prisoners have been unlawfully detained & the number of detained Oromos continues to add up, especially with recent mass arrests.
#FreeAllOromoPoliticalPrisoners
@amnestyEARO
@hrw
@UN_HRC
@AmbMKimani
@LaetitiaBader
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I also congratulate Lencho Fikiru for his contribution on directing the Gutu Abera award winning song! Lencho has changed the landscape of Oromo music by directing award winning song over the last 3 years and you already know he is a pride of Nekemte 😂
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Hachalu was a brave fredom fighter. He challenged the gov’t using his songs and demanded the rights of the Oromo ppl to be respected. This was considered as a crime and leads to his assassination.
#JusticeForHachalu
@HRW
@UNHumanRights
@AJEnglish
@SweinEthiopia
@EURightsAgency
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Witnessing the Tegaru's Ashenada celebrations in Finfinne is truly inspiring. They made immense sacrifices to establish their presence in the city, displaying remarkable resilience against Abiy's forces. Lives were lost for them to have a place in Millennium Hall in Findinne
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OLF leaders Mr. Shugux Geleta, Mr. Michael Borana, and Mr. Milkessa, are arrested this afternoon. VOA reported
#AbiyMustGo
#OromoRevolution
#OromoProtests2020
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1/3 A young Eritrean girl Ciham Ali’s story is so sad. She has been stuck in Eritrean prison since she was 15 years old, just because of her father’s rift with President Isayas Afwerki. After her father escaped, Isayas arrested this child. 11 years have gone by, and Ciham's life
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I have question
@Henok
,
@Kulani
and International Oromo Lawyers' Association - IOLA are guys willing to give me free legal service because I’m doing some crazy shit tomorrow. 😂
#AbiyMustGo
#GirmaBirruShit
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Why do Amhara activists have this "Let's Add Oromo to Everything Bad" subscription? Are they trying to create a "Buy One Enemy, Get One for Free" deal?
We have nothing to do with their beef with Abiy Ahmed.
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Ethiopia's portrayal as a divinely chosen country is a joke.
I hate to say it but Ethiopia is a Godless country!
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The supreme Law of Land in Ethiopia is Abiy Ahmed himself not the constitution.
What is happening in Ethiopia has nothing to do with the Government. Abiy himself is a system now.
Abiyism is the main problem of Ethiopia.
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Identifying the problem is half way to the solution. Our problem is the Nafxegna.
#AbiyMustGo
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Abiy Ahmed has committed unimaginable inhumane crimes against Oromos & other nations & nationalities in Ethiopia. Oromo Lives Matter!
@VP
@POTUS
@Reuters
@AP
@StateDept
#OromoVoice
#AbiyMustGo
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The international community was too late to act when the war on Tigray was waged. Now there are deadly conflicts everywhere in 🇪🇹. We are facing a full-scale civil war in the largest country of Africa.
@CNNi
@BBC
@Reuters
@UNHCR
@Haavisto
@USEmbassyAddis
#ShawarobitMassacre
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Keep this away for history.
The government I envision will give a fare, free and independent judicial system to Abiy Ahmed when he appears before court to take his sentencing for all the atrocities he caused on Oromo people.
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