(OLF News, July 20, 2008) An unjust “verdict” is reported to have been given to Oromo nationals who were in jail without any for over three years by fabricated charges. Our sources from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) reported that the following innocent Oromo nationals charged under the file of Ashenafi Adunya are sentenced to 10 years of prison on July 10, 2008.
- Ashenafi Adunya sentenced to 10 years of prison.
- Mangistu Desta sentenced to 10 years of prison.
- Sanyi Bakkalcha sentenced to 10 years of prison.
- Tsegaye Wolde Yohannes sentenced to 10 years of prison.
The 4th victim of Wayyane sentence, Mr.Tsaggayee W/Yohanis, is an elderly who is a leadership member of the Mecha and Tulama self-help Association. He was a renowned writer in several newspapers and magazines. He has also published a history of Oromo people’s struggle for freedom and justice in Amharic language named “OROMIAN BEFEREQA?” meaning literally “Oromia is Ruled by Different Groups of Rulers Second Round”.
Moreover, the following innocent Oromos falsely charged under the file of Gammada Qasim are sentenced several years of imprisonment ranging from 5 years to 22 years.
- Gammada Qasim sentenced to 22 years of prison.
- Tadala Madde sentenced to 10 years of prison.
- Guta Tullu sentenced to 10 years of prison.
- Nagasa Yadata sentenced to 5 years of prison.
It is reported that the above sentenced oromos have been jailed and tortured over the last five years.
Meanwhile, workers of Oromia Agricultural Development of Ilu Ababor zone Bure district waged a peaceful protest against the Wayyane regime saying that they need good governance and that they were unable to work according to their profession because of Wayyane authorities interferance.
Source: OLF News |
