You want to help end
#CrisisInEthiopia
? Push for the following:
1. Cease fire
2. Release all political prisoners
3. A national political conference where ALL political entities (armed & non armed) sit together & chart out transitional terms!
If Abiy Ahmed’s army and Amhara militia block food aid convoy intended for the 900k Tigraway in need of emergency food aid, it may only be the moral and legal obligation of the other party to use all means necessary to ensure their people are fed. It’s reasonable!
Want to know demands of
#OromoProtests
? Watch this video put together by Oromo youth from Australia. Our efforts are transnational, national and global!
Myopic & disingenuous narratives by those who didn’t care to learn Oromo demand for justice can benefit from this video.
You can amplify the voices of over 40M people & ensure iconic musician,
#HaacaaluuHundeessaa
’s hopes to see his people truly free are fully realised. Share using
#OromoProtests
so our demands are heard & met. A husband, father, beloved storyteller, the voice of a generation. RIP.
Not sure where to start for now!
A selfless and brilliant attorney, a friend and my roommate in Adama for 3 years- Abduljabar Hussienms is dead. His body was found in his neighborhood.
Jabboo is a member in the team of attorneys representing Jawar Mohammed, Bekele Gerba et al
While Tigray people go to polls today to elect their representatives and to form their own government, Abiy Ahmed sits in 4kilo palace-unelected and unwanted.
Constitutionally speaking, Abiy is no more the PM of Ethiopia from today on!
Is he?
These buildings are Mekelle University’s main library. It had massive collection of law and humanities books. Most of the collections are donated by European Union.
It is supposed to be an asset for the country. It was hit by Ethiopian Gov’t drone a few hours ago.
TDF’s peaceful exit from some of the territories in Amhara region clearly explains TDF’s non-interest is being an occupying force.
It’s a wise and reasonable military decision.
Such readjustment by no means alter the ultimate goal of liberation, freedom, and security!
#300Lives3Months
#OromoProtests
The ever deteriorating peace and security in Ethiopia is factually caused by an incompetent leadership that showed no will to prioritize a national reconciliation and transitional justice! Abiy’s legacy exemplifies polarization, 2.9 IDP, violence
When Eritrean Troops & ENDF were occupying most of Tigray, they had a military policy that targeted and executed on the street any Tegaru male who is 7 yrs or older.
This explains why young Tegarus left town in their bid to escape military execution.Then, self-defense comes by!
Oromo political prisoners’
#starvingforJustice
is more than
#freeprisoners
. It also highlights:
1. National leadership failure that’s taking Ethiopia back to the status of conflict nation.
2. The need for Formal National dialogue that returns the reform back on track
One last point: also let’s take note of how the older generation of
@NeaminZeleke
who, to begin with, dragged us into the current mess, is still attempting to destroy the future of the youth that makes up about 70% of the 112 million Ethiopian population.
LAMMAA MAGARSAA: “Abiy conveyed to Lammaa that his Ministerial protocols/security is taken off and that he is a free individual who is on his own. He specifically said: “feel free to leave the country anytime.”
More than ever before, Lammaa believes his life is at risk now.
Watch our
@FRANCE24
debate below. Warning: there’s a pile of lies about election that has been conveyed by our own
@NeaminZeleke
without any iota of shame. Viewer discretion advised!
“Which way for Ethiopia? Abiy cracks down on regional revolts ahead..
Ceasefire is an agreement.
An agreement is formed between two or more parties.
There is no such thing as "Unilateral Ceasefire"
It is a Convincing Defeat!
“The immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces and Amhara regional forces from Tigray are essential first steps.”
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State on Atrocities in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region; 02/27/2021 07:31 PM EST
It’s funny that Abiy Ahmed’s administration uses the historic Adwa victory as a tool of military mobilization in order to fight the children of Adwa.
Min ayenet neger naw bakachew!!
Union of Oromo communities in Canada released strong statement opposing Abiy Ahmed’s mobilization of regional forces against Tigray.
The statement rightly defines the three invading forces [ENDF, Amhara militia and Eritrean Troops] the “Troika of Tyranny” or “axis of evil”
Ethiopia's new year calendar is one of a religion than political/national. It's deeply rooted in the Coptic & Ethiopia's Orthodox Tewahido church-which was openly State religion.
The country continued the tradition, which is not reflective of the heterogeneity of the peoples.
Isn’t Almeda Textile commercial factory one of the necessary asset for Ethiopia to continue to participate in and benefit from
#AGOA
? Then, why is Abiy Ahmed targeting Almeda textile with airstrike while also begging to remain on
#AGOA
list?
Oromo cause isn’t & has never been about dominating Ethiopia. Oromos want their share in their own territory. Shimelis isn’t elected by Oromo & doesn’t represent Oromo. What he said doesn’t have anything to do with Oromo cause.
#OromoProtests
denounces Shimelis.
#abiyimustgo
Our religious leaders are leading
#OromoProtests
in Washington D.C.
Oromo nation is an embodiment of diversity, unity and equality under one Roof: Oʀᴏᴍᴜᴍᴍᴀᴀ
Only in Ethiopia will you be referred to as an “EXTREMIST” for opposing war and human suffering thereof!
Let that sink in!
#StopWarInEthiopia
#StopWarOnTigray
A bunch of African dictators convened in Addis Ababa, dined and wined for a few days and went back home. While Ethiopia is in an active civil war from every corner exacerbated by government induced famine and humanitarian catastrophe!
African Union is an epic joke!
Ethiopian regime denied Eritrean troops’ presence in Tigray until it could no longer hide from the mounting evidence. As Eritrean forces wreak havoc on civilians in Oromia, Abiy’s regime again denies their presence. We demand
#EritreanTroopsOutofOromia
NOW!
@SecBlinken
Ethiopia’s airstrike against Tigray targeted residential suburbs of Mekelle city earlier today. Pictures and reports from the scene indicate that civilian families are killed in the airstrike.
Who knew Nobel Peace Laureate will bomb residential neighborhoods!
As Ethiopia continues to cut off telecommunication service from Tigray, the aiding and abetting role of Frehiwot Tadesse (Ethio telecom CEO) should be documented for future accountability.
#StarvingForJustice
also seeks to bring to attention:
1. The clash of political visions in Ethiopia ——>
[Abiy Ahmed’s vision of forcefully assimilating Ethiopia] Vs. [Nations and Nationalities’ vision of Federal Ethiopia]
2. All armed conflicts are as a result of this clash.
Abiy Ahmed forced Abba Gadaas to fly to MEkelle with what looks like “aid food.” This is Abiy’s latest performative political malice to make it look like Oromo people are part of the war and by definition, part of “post-war.”
Leave Abbaa Gadaa and Haadha Siinqee out of this!!!
Eid Mubarak to ummat al-Islām from Henok Ibn Al-Gabisa.
On this day, as we spend a joyous day with our family and loved ones, let’s also remember those sitting behind bars and those who were taken away from us unjustly!
CNN exclusive is reporting “possible genocide” is taking place in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Those of us who echoed concern from day one have been ignored as alarmist.
Similar atrocity is taking place in Oromia region - International community should also heed to that.
When they win a world race, they are praised as Ethiopians. When they fight for their political freedom, they are demonized as radicals!
The complex political relationship between Nations/Nationalists vs. Ethiopian State
Congrats to the Letesembet Gidey, a proud Tegaru person!
Just sick to learn that Abiy Ahmed and Amhara Forces have killed dozens of Oromo citizens in Umuru area, near Gida Kiramu, in Western Wollega of Oromia. An Oromo lady, who currently lives in the US, has lost 8 members of her family only in yesterday’s massacre in Umuru.
BREAKING:
Bekele Gerba's children (Bontu and Sami) and their cousin Kiya have been released a few hours ago.
Their dad remains in jail. He was in court minutes ago. We will revert as soon as details are available.
Keep the pressure going.
#OromoProtests
UPDATE:BEKELE&JAWAR:
1. A few minutes ago, Bekele’s wife took food for Bekele and Jawar. The detention guard told her food isn’t allowed. She went back.They are denied right to food
2. Yesterday, the detention guard locked rest room on Bekele.
Why all these inhumane treatment?
This brave lady showed up with a creative protest symbol during music artists award event in Ethiopia. It looks like she used face makeup!
It’s an inherent duty of all humanity to protest against authoritarian regimes!
عيد مبارك
On this day we also keep in our thoughts our brothers and sisters who fell prey to the political cruelty of Mr. Abiy Ahmed Ali and his embryonic authoritarian government!
How can you make sense of the fact that,
@HaileGebr
was part of the local elders trying to mediate between Abiy Ahmed and Tigray government in 2020, AND now declaring his intention to join the battlefront fighting along Abiy Ahmed’s army!
Wonder why the local mediation failed?!
Dajane Tafa, Oromo Federalist Congress Secretary has been arrested earlier today around 4:15AM. 8 Gov’t security entered his compound without court warrant and took him away. His wife tried to locate his detention location but to no avail.
#OromoProtests
THE DRAMA continued! The Unedited video!
1. Hacaluuu clearly said that “Abiy has an Oromo blood on his hand.”
2. How did “shanee” get access to the unedited video (it hasn’t aired anywhere) in order to target Haacaaluu? He didn’t mention the name “Shanee” in both versions.
I’m depressed watching this video. This is how Oromo civilians are treated by Abiy Ahmed’s security forces.
I am not sure if these civilians are alive or executed by now!
We Oromos are responsible for allowing this to happen! Nobody else is responsible!
Happy New Year! 🎆🎈🎊
Here is to wishing y’all a year of civility, dignity, and restoration of humanity!
But,
#AbiyMustGo
On this day, we are reminded of those who are behind bars; those who are unjustly taken away from us; and those struggling to make ends meet!
Turkey is the second-biggest investor in Ethiopia with almost all of its capital invested in the Oromia region. If Turkey hands over drones to Abiy, they will be used to strike OLF-OLA, a party revealed by the Oromo people.
#TurkeyDroneSale
#Erdo
ğanGenocideAccomplice
Anyone interested in helping Ethiopia from going down into irreversible tragedy must call for:
1. Cease fire
2. Release all political prisoners
3. A national political conference where ALL political entities (armed & non armed) sit together & chart out transitional terms!
1 HOUR BEFORE JAWAR/BEKELE’s ARREST: A THREAD!
1. Jawar&Bekele left home to accompany
#HaacaaluHundeessaa
’s body to Ambo.
2. They joined the convoy & continued accompanying the crowd. In OMN video you can hear “Jawarfaa dhufaniiruu”- Jawar and them are here
Abush Ahmed Ali released today a photo of himself flamboyantly dressed in full military gear, surrounded by six members of the Republican guards.
Some of you might be looking for meaning in there. NOPE! NADA! But he might have Social Media Anxiety Disorder [SMAD]. That’s that!
Reports indicate that TPLF leaders such as Sibhat Nega and others, who we saw on Gov’t TV these past few days, were arrested in Mekelle and then flown to Asmara where they were tortured for a few days. And then transported to Addis Ababa.
Abiy and Isaias are sadistic!
Abiy Ahmed released a war statement a few hrs ago, likening Tegaru ethnicity to common incitement words such as “weed” & “cancer” which needs to be uprooted. These isn’t crime without a name!
Can
@twitter
deplatform him?
OR will Mimi’s friendship with Abiy rise up to COI level?
Despite how events of this war turns in the near future, history has recorded Tigray Nation as a formidable force who successfully & successively stood against the primitive Imperial ambition of Ethiopia.
Tigray is now free from the imperial boundary! That’s epitome of success!
Nothing is more interesting than Oromophobic guy telling the Oromo people which political alliance is good or bad for them. Habesha mentality disorder needs treatment.
#Ethiopia
’s ruling Prosperity Party indefinitely postponed federal elections citing
#COVID19
, while
#Tigray
held a successful socially distanced regional election.
Mr. Abiy Ahmed -you have no justifiable excuses.
Your gov’t will be constitutionally illegitimate in 30 days ⏰
In my last visit to Oromia a few month ago, Hachaaluu heard I was in Adama; and he made a lunch plan out of his way as he was in a hurry to go home to his wife & three children in Finfinnee. We chatted & cracked jokes! He is gunned down today! We miss u Hacee
#haacaaluuhundeessaa
Worku Ayitenew, Ethiopia’s billionaire who used to be civilian, is now dressed in Amhara gov’t military gear. This entails, he has become an active combatant, taking active part in the ongoing military hostility.
Im sure the recent US sanction incorporates actors such Ayitenew
Be reminded that TPLF withdrew from Mekelle a year ago let alone leaving Amhara region - the land TPLF/TDF believes it has no military reason to occupy.
There is always a meaningful science to this thing!
The goal is set in stone in every direction -
#AbiyMustGo
Ethiopia’s troubled experiment of unitarist project for over a 100 years had its crash landing in 1994. The trio-color flag had been a symbol of oppression all this time.
If it hasn’t worked for a century, certainly it’s not going to be working now! Get used to DIVERSITY!
Abiy Ahmed Ali and Amhara Regional government are now putting up the occupied territories of Western Tigray for auction lease for Amhara investors.
Unbelievable that we are seeing in real time the declaration of war, occupation of land, transfer of population and land ownership!
LALIBELA:
Knowing Abiy Ahmed’s unbounded dirty game, Lalibela church can be targeted by Abiy’s Army (God Forbid) as a frame up against TDF.
Abiy is a type of person who won’t shy away from scarifying his mother if it helps prove his point!
It has happened to Nejashi Mosque
#300Lives3Months
Abiy Ahmed’s vision of attempting to return Ethiopia to its imperial past substantially clashes with the country’s multicultural reality. A constitutionally managed diversity is a solid path to peace- not militarization of State. This generation is conscious!
Abiy came to power to deliver Reform. He failed.
Instead, he delivered:
1. War and deaths in Oromia
2. War, deaths and Rape in Tigray
3. Severed diplomacy with the US and EU
4. Poor sovereign credit Rankings- FDI jinjiru
5. Etc
Bekele Gerba had court hearing today; and as always, the ETH. gov’t judge remanded the hearing another 8 days on request from the police. Gerba family’s bank account had completely been frozen. And we take note of this as a Gov’t’s attempt to starve family.
#OromoProtests
July 12,2020 Update:
Jawar, Bekele et al were taken from Where they were detained to unknown location as of last night.
Detainees treatment in Ethiopia is so substandard!
Whatever Abiy is doing and going to be doing with folks is consequential for the country!
#OromoProtests
SAYING THIS AGAIN!
VIOLENCE HAS NO PLACE IN
#OromoProtests
, the purpose of which is to stop violence against the Oromo & anyone out there under oppression!
So, let’s denounce it all together! Selectivity isn’t a solution!
Journey to Oromo self-determination continues!
The political conflict: “OROMIA vs. ETHIOPIA” has two options (personal opinion)
1. Stronger (Real) Self-Governance: Quebec/Canada as an example!
OR
2. Secession: Kosovo/Albania as an example!
N.B: Oromia’s population # is equal to the summation of 9 African countries!
Nike displaying the iconic Oromo Resistance Flag.
Now, just watch in a few days Oromophobic groups campaigning against Nike just for this flag!
Congrats Siifaan Hassan!
Takeaway from Abiy Ahmed’s parliament speech:
“The ongoing act of Rape against Tigray women may be proportional to TPLF’s anticipatory action against the Northern Command”
In this day and age! We have a person at the top of the political echelon preaching as such! Yaa Rabbi!
Abiy Ahmed’s war in Tigray marked the return of Ethiopia from “nearly a post-conflict” to “a conflict nation.”
Post-Derg Ethiopia (EPRDF) was a brutal authoritarian.
Post-EPRDF Ethiopia is a bloody military conflict.
Ethiopia’s “nation building” is back to square one!
I don’t think Africans will stand with you in your project of killing other Africans!
That’s not what Pan-Africanism is about!
Aren’t you in a war against your own brothers and sisters in Oromia and Tigray?
YOU MUST BE KIDDING!
Senior official from Abiy administration just posted this.
1. “US is the enemy of Ethiopia”
2. “US’s covid vaccine donation to Ethiopia could be CIA’s conspiracy operation to expand the virus in Ethiopia
3. “Let’s not take the vaccine; and die in freedom.”
Pictorial representation of the relationship between the center and periphery!
Would you ever blame the political peripheries for wanting to leave Ethiopia?
Abiy is restoring the past asymmetrical Ethiopia! We shouldn’t allow such a national disrespect!
How nice that Isias Afeworki who fought for self-determination of Eritrean people now comes back to tell us Ethiopia’s multinational political reality is the problem!
He needs to release the Eritrean people from his national servitude before he has a moral ground for blubbering!
Some folks thought that Abiy saved the Republic on November 3rd when he ordered military operation against Tigray.
Well, the reality was: It was the start of Ethiopian disentanglement.
Now, the options are: a loose confederation or a demolished Ethiopia!
Choose one!
Jawar translated Gene Sharp’s Book on non-violent liberation technique: “From Dictatorship to Democracy”
Bekele Gerba translated “I have a Dream” while in jail 2015-2018
Ato Abiy Ahmed was National intelligence Deputy during this time.
Now, Abiy charged them of “terrorism”
Abiy Ahmed is a guy who is ready to do an irredeemable damage on his exit.
Abiy will make it extremely difficult for any post-Abiy effort.
He should be incapacitated as early as possible.
You know ethiopia is a location of moral shambles when a segment of its society takes a deep joy in the atrocious conduct of airstrike by the central Gov’t against one of its region (Tigray) killing school children and civilians.
What have we become now???