Ethiopia under Zenawi regime ranks 16 on Failed States Index 2009
(July 1, 2009) According to the Failed States Index 2009, Ethiopia is the 16th most failed state in the world; Ethiopia’s rank is worse than that of North Korea, where a tyrant rules with unflinching military dictatorship. The Index is a collaboration between Foreign Policy and The Fund for Peace; the Index is intended to highlight states that pose global security threats or bring tragedies for their own people. Full Report
Severe Acute Malnutrition in Hararghe zones, Oromia.
(June 30, 2009) The spectre of massive enforced starvation is looming over Oromia Region as Dictator Meles Zenawi 's regime unleashes a sinister new tactic to help him cling to power in the 2010 election , in less than a year time. Full Report
Famine, Drought, and Lack of Drinking Water Killing Women and Children in Several Zones of Oromia.
(OLF News, June 27, 2009) Severe famine, drought, and shortage of drinking water is killing several people, especially women and children in several zones of Oromia, particularly in the low lands of Harargee and Baalee zones, our correspondents reported from the area. Full Report
Several Hundreds of Oromo Prisoners in Ambo and over 1600 others in Ciroo town Starving.
(OLF News, June 21, 2009) Several hundreds of Oromo prisoners in Ambo town of Western Shoa zone and more than 1600 other Oromo prisoners in Ciro prison of Western Haragee zone are reportedly severely starving due to lack of food in the two prisons. Full Report
A NEW FORM OF GENOCIDE: The TPLF regime blocks food supply as millions go hungry.
(June 17,2009) The TPLF regime has put a restriction on TPLF-owned trucks with food supplies and prioritized trucks of fertilizers into the country as nine million Ethiopians face hunger and three months of starvation. Full Report
OLF Chairman Mr. Daud Ibsaa Discussed with Oromo Community in Europe.
(OLF News, June 12,2009) A seminar organized by the Executive Committee of OLF in Europe was held in Europe, Belgium, in the city of Antwerpen on May 23, 2009, and a public meeting of the Oromo community organized in Norway. Full Report
HRLHA Press Release: The Fate of Oromo Refugees in Yemen.
(June 10, 2009) About four hundred (400) Oromo refugees, who recently arrived in Yemen from east African countries of Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland and Punt land by sea, are facing very harsh treatments in the hands of the armed forces of the Yemeni Government. Full Report
The TPLF Regime Denied Oromo Farmers Selected Seeds.
(OLF News,June 8, 2009) Our correspondent reported from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) that the current TPLF regime denied Oromo farmers of Western Shoa zone, Bakkoo Tibbee district, distribution of selected seeds. Full Report
Oromo students in Arsi imprisoned for protesting Govt holiday.
(June 7, 2009) Mostly Oromo and other Ethiopian students protesting against a government holiday reportedly have remained in prison for days. According to JT sources, the Oromo students in several schools in Arsi province of Ethiopia's Oromia state were detained for demonstrating against the Ginbot 20 holiday. Full Report
European bank withdraws funding from Ethiopia’s dam.
(June 6, 2009) The European Investment Bank has decided to pull back its funding for Ethiopia’s hydropower dam following pressure calls by environmentalists that the Gibe 3 Dam threatens the food security and local economies that support more than half a million people in Southwest Ethiopia. Full Report
Over 3000 Oromo University Students of Hawasa University Staged a Peaceful Protest Against the Meles Zenawi Regime.
(OLF News, June 5, 2009) According to a preliminary report we received from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa), over 3000 Oromo students of Hawasa University staged a protest against the TPLF regime yesterday, June 4, 2009. Full Report
A Press Release Ogaden National Liberation Front. Oil Exploration in the
Ogaden
(June 04, 2009) The Ogaden National Liberation Front has ascertained that certain
multinational Oil corporations are intent on exploiting Ogaden fossil
fuel resources in alliance with the current Ethiopian regime that is
committing genocide and War Crimes in Ogaden. Full Report
TPLF’s idea for the Afar region
(June 04, 2009) The Ethiopian ruling coalition is urging for several political parties
in the Afar Regional State to merge. Those concerned are for from
enthusiastic. Full Report
29,750 Displaced by TPLF Invented Oromo-Sidama Conflict
(OLF News, June 03, 2009) Our correspondent from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) reported that more than 29,750 people have been internally displaced by the conflict between Gujii Oromo and Sidama ethno-national groups that OLF News reported on May 31, 2009. Full Report
Oromo Students of Hara Maya University Commemorated “Ginbot 20” with Grief and Sorrow
(OLF News, June 02, 2009) Our correspondent from Eastern Oromia reported that the gallant Oromo students of Hara Maya university commemorated “Ginbot 20” (May 28, 2009) with grief and sorrow, contrary to the wishes of the TPLF dominated regime. Full Report
ENDGAME: Gone are the days when African tyrants were being treated as partners in the "war on terror."
(June 1, 2009) For the first time in decades, the U.S. government has decided to explicitly link human rights abuses in Ethiopia to its military aid program. H.R. 1105 prohibits funds for military training or equipment to dictatorial regimes that engage in gross and consistent human rights abuses. Full Report
100 People Dead by Wayyaanee-made Conflict Between Gujii Oromos and Sidamas.
(OLF News, May 31, 2009) OLF News Correspondent reported from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) that once again Wayyaanee orchestrated a conflict between Oromos and other ethno-national groups, this time between Oromos and Sidamas. Full Report
Another TPLF Invented Conflict Between Afar and Karrayyuu Oromo: 21 Dead From Both Sides.
(OLF News, May 29, 2009) OLF news correspondent reported from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) that another conflict, between Afar and Karrayyuu Oromo ethno-national groups, orchestrated by the cadres of the Tigrai dominated illegitimate regime of Meles Zenawi have taken 21 lives. Full Report
Wind of protest in the army: Ethiopian soldiers and officers based in the east of the country are accusing their hierarchy of discrimination.
(May 29, 2009) According to information obtained by The Indian Ocean Newsletter, the complaints by soldiers and officers based in Harar and Jijiga have reached the ears of their high command. Their accusations concern various forms of discrimination. Full Report
Oromo Appeal Letter: Call for Action Against Abuse of Human Rights in Ethiopia.
(May 29, 2009) On 21 May 1991 President Mengistu fled Addis Ababa, effectively ending the Ethiopian Civil War and bringing the prospect of peace to millions of Ethiopians. But almost a decade later, the lives of Ethiopians of all nationalities remain blighted by a government that, led by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, continues to suppress the basic freedoms of its citizens. Full Report
Case Study Two: Flower Farming in Ethiopia.
(May 28, 2009) Arid plains and barren landscapes have for a long time shaped the image of Ethiopia, yet today, bright blooms of roses, carnations, shrubs, summer flowers and trees blanket large swathes of Oromia region, protected under the glass sheets of large green houses. Full Report
Case Study One: The Destruction of Lake Koka.
(May 26, 2009) Less than 100 kilometres from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia lies Lake Koka - an expanse of freshwater that supports the lives of over 15,000 people. For centuries it has provided Ethiopian families with a source of clean drinking water. Full Report
TPLF Reportedly on an Extensive Training of New Spies or “Intelligence Personnel”.
(OLF News, May 25, 2009) According to the information OLF News has received from inside sources, the Wayyaanee-Ethiopian regime is on an intensive training of new spies recruited from daily laborers. Full Report
TPLF Tightening the Full Control of the “Ethiopian Defense Forces”: 18 of the 21 Key Commanders are now Tigreans.
(OLF News, May 24, 2009) According to our sources from inside of the Woyane army, the Tigray dominated Woyane regime is taking the full control of the so called “Ethiopian Defense Forces” more than any other time seen before. Full Report
Oromo Youth Celebrate Youth Appreciation Day
(May 24, 2009)The Oromo youth appreciation day at the Lawrence Hieghts Community Centre was organized by Oromo youth in collaboration with Biftu Ganama & Gadaa Oromia in Toronto.Full Report
“REVIEW YOUR AID TO ETHIOPIA” A MESSAGE FROM OROMO ACTIVISTS TO EUROPEAN DECISIONMAKERS
(May 23, 2009) Oromo activistsfrom across Europe converged on Brussels to raise international awareness of the ongoing human rights abuses being perpetrated in Ethiopia under the administration of Dictator Meles Zenawi. Full Report
Oromo from across Europe converge on Brussels and call to stop aid to Ethiopia’s repressive regime
(May 22, 2009) A call to place aid to Ethiopia under greater scrutiny and to bring pressure to bear on Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to ensure the respect of human rights in Ethiopia has brought Oromo from all over Europe onto the streets of Brussels. Full Report
TPLF Orchestrated Conflict Between Oromo and Afar: 14 Killed, More than 18 Others Wounded
(OLF News, May 20, 2009) OLF News correspondents from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) reported that the TPLF Ethiopian regime, which follows an evil policy of divide-and-rule, concocted another conflict between Eastern Shoa Oromo, Afar and Argobba ethno-national groups. Full Report
An Oromo national Killed in Eastern Harargee by a Local Administrator
(OLF News, May 19, 2009) OLF News correspondent from Eastern Harargee reported that on May 11, 2009 a Woyyaanee agent and so called administrator whose name is Ahmed Ali killed an Oromo nationalist Sheik Ahmed under a well known pre-text of supporting OLF and asking him to reveal his weapon which the regime alleged that Sheik Ahmed was hiding. Full Report
REMINDER:Oromo demonstration to urge for greater action against human rights abuses and environmental degradation in Ethiopia
(May 19, 2009) In two days Oromos who have fled Ethiopia will bring to the heart of Europe an
appeal for the United State, United Kingdom, and European Union to present a united front and urge the
Ethiopian government to protect the country’s environment and the human rights of its citizens from
irresponsible corporate activity. Full Report
Ethiopia’s new climate of fear
(May 19, 2009) Despite the generosity of the European Union, United States and other major donors, Ethiopia is ruled by an authoritarian government with virtual impunity. Full Report
Adding (More) Insult to Injury - The TPLF Regime calls U.S. human rights report “lies”
‘We stand by our report’ - Donald Yamamoto
(May 18, 2009) Ethiopia rejected on Monday a U.S. government human rights report published in February that accused security forces in the Horn of Africa nation of politically motivated killings. Full Report
Extended Torture of the TPLF Regime Killed two Oromo Nationals in Eastern Harargee
(OLF News, May 17, 2009) OLF News correspondents from Eastern Oromia reported that two Oromo nationals in Eastern Harargee zone, lost their lives due to a severe illness inflicted on them by an extended torture in the TPLF-Ethiopian prison for allegedly supporting OLF. Full Report
The Ethiopian Woyane Regime Violating the Citizens Privacy, A Former Telecommunications Corporation Operator Exposed.
(OLF News, May 12, 2009) OLF News correspondent reported that the current TPLF regime is constantly engaged in violating the right of citizens’ privacy by illegally recording telephone calls. Full Report
The TPLF Regime Drags Ethiopia into a Grave Economic Crisis.
(May 12, 2009) After tightening the screws on the opposition ahead of the 2010 general election, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi now wants to bring to heel any private operators who do not apply his directives to the letter. The fact is there are dark clouds looming on the country’s economic horizon. Full Report
The fascist Regime of Meles Zenawi is trying to defy and ignore the human rights concerns the US state department raises in its annual reports.
(May 7, 2009) The state controlled Ethiopian Television (ETV) is mounting series of attacks on the US state department and The NY- based Human Rights Watch. The paranoid Meles Zenawi regime, also labeled as the genocidal dictator who butchered thousands of Ethiopians and Somali citizens, is attacking the US State Department Report. Full Report
OSA Letter on Pollution of Lake Koka
(May 4, 2009) The Pollution of Lake Koka of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia is an unfolding environmental tragedy with significant human consequences, particularly for the surrounding Oromo community. Full Report
UN official backs probe of Somalia abuses by Meles Zenawi's regime.
(May 3, 2009) A United Nations official said on Friday an international commission of inquiry should be set up to investigate war crimes he said had been committed in Somalia. Full Report
Open Letter to Prime Minister Gordon Brown from The Oromo Community in UK
(May 1, 2009) We the Oromo Community in UK are writing this letter to bring to your attention once again the unprecedented and continuous human and material tragedy the Oromo People have been facing over the past 20 years under the incumbent minority ruled TPLF government. Full Report
(UNHCR) World Report 2009: War Crimes and Other Abuses by Ethiopian Military Forces
(April 30, 2009) The Ethiopian government's human rights record remains poor, marked by
an ever-hardening intolerance towards meaningful political dissent or
independent criticism.Ethiopian government officials
regularly subject government critics or perceived opponents to
harassment, arrest, and even torture, often reflexively accusing them of
membership in "anti-peace" or "anti-people" organizations. Full Report
Press Release: Oromo call for Justice in Ethiopia and the
Bringing To Account of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
(April 27, 2009) Democracy, justice and pluralism remained illusory in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian
Government, led by the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) continues to intimidate opposition parties
and civil society whilst muzzling a mass media that as a result is neither free nor fair. Full Report
The Ethiopian Ambassador to London flunks at G20
(April 25, 2009) Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is particularly annoyed with his country’s Ambassador to the UK, Berhanu Kebede, following the demonstrations against his coming to London for the G20 summit. According to some reports the PM almost insulted the Ambassador. Full Report
Oromo youth protest in Washington, D.C.
(April 24, 2009) According to VOA’s Horn of African Service, Oromo youth from schools and colleges around the United States, some dressed in traditional country clothes, stood in the rain outside the U.S. Capitol to protest against the Meles administration on Monday. Full Report
More Ethiopian official and soldiers defect to Eritrea.
(April 22, 2009) Defecting Ethiopian soldiers who arrived in Eritrea recently disclosed that the TPLF regime's divisive ploys and atrocities against Army members on the basis of ethnic origin is intensifying with each passing day. Full Report
The Oromo Community Organization's reminder to take part in peaceful demonstration with IOYA
(April 19, 2009) The peaceful demonstration organized by the International Oromo Youth Association is today, Monday, April 20. It begins exactly at 10:00 AM at the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 with a final destination being the State Capitol. Full Report
Oromo Journalist Nuhamiin Biqila Yadataa exiled to UK
(April 18, 2009) Nuhamiin Biqila Yadataa Known VOA journalist exiled to UK after suffering under Ethiopian security forces. Nuhamiin Biqilaa was targeted by Ethiopia Government because of her fact based report which was exposing the dictator government human rights abuses. Full Report
An Oromo Student Expelled from Gondar University; Abducted and his Where about Unknown
(OLF News,April 12, 2009) OLF News correspondent reported from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) that a second year student of geography whose name is Tasew Tabor Goobaa was expelled from the Gondar university by the Wayyaanee cadres. Full Report
Genocide Watch pushing for justice in Ethiopia
(April 8, 2009) President of Genocide Watch, Dr Gregory Stanton, told Deutsche Welle and VOA that his appeal to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate atrocities in Ethiopia had received sincere attention. In an interview Dr Stanton gave to both stations, he asserted that there was substantial evidence against the regime that proves that it committed genocide and atrocities. Full Report
Dictator Zenawi appoints his wife CEO of giant business chain
(April 7, 2009) Meles Zenawi and his wife, Azeb Mesfin, control the never-audited, secretly-held multi-billion-dollar conglomerate in the country, (EFFORT) a conglomerate consisting of over 60 companies. Full Report
Oromo and Ogaden Nationalists protested against Ethiopian Dictator in London
(April 3, 2009) The Oromo and the Ogaden protested during the G20 summit in London against the attendance of Ethiopian Genocide Minister Meles Zenawi on Thursday, 2 April 2009. They demanded the G-20 countries to stop financing the brutal dictatorship in Ethiopia. the Oromo and Ogaden peacefull protesters got large media coverage by all Western media outlets such as the BBC, CNN, ABC, CBC and many other European and Arab medias (Watch the Video). Full Report
Oromo Protest against Ethiopia’s Meles Zenawi at the G20 Summit
(April 2, 2009) The BBC reported that demonstrators have gathered near the G20 Summit venue in London’s Docklands for a second day of protests. Among them were members of Oromo Community in the UK in support of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and against human rights violations by the regime of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. The Oromo community in UK opposes the invitation of dictator Meles Zenawi to the G20 summit, atrocities caused by his leadership to the Oromo and other people of the Ethiopian empire.(Watch the Video). Full Report
A Peaceful Demonstration by Oromo Youth in Washington D.C
(March 30, 2009) The ever increasing repression of Oromos and other people in Ethiopia has become a big concern for Oromo youth across the globe. The disturbing news that rarely gets reported by international media is a daily occurrence for the Oromo mass in Ethiopia and neighboring countries which compelled us to get up and march in hopes of bringing public awareness to the alarming human rights violations in Ethiopia. Full Report
(March 28, 2009) A deadly explosion in the Puntland provincal capital of Garowe city in Somalia injured an Oromo-Ethiopian woman and killed one Somali national. Full Report
International Oromo Youth Association (IOYA) Letter to Cornell University President.
(March 27, 2009) It is known that Cornell University is cooperating with and supporting the Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia. Although this is a commendable partnership in order to expand education opportunities for thousands of students, we feel this continued cooperation must be on the basis of fair and equal opportunity for all students of the University, with no ethnic discrimination. Full Report
Meles Zenawi among World’s Worst Dictators.
(March 23, 2009) A former guerrilla leader, Meles shows no signs of sharing power with anyone. In January, his government passed a law forbidding any NGO that receives more than 10% of its budget from abroad from doing human rights work in Ethiopia. Despite Meles’ excesses, the U.S. considers him an important regional ally and continues to train his military. Full Report
Second mass grave discovered in former TPLF army base in Mogadishu.
(March 22, 2009) Five dead bodies that the Ethiopian soldiers killed months ago have been found in a mass grave in Aslubta compound outside Mogadishu, a former base of Ethiopian troops. Full Report
Top woyane minister’s secret meeting in London interrupted.
(March 20, 2009) The right hand man of Ethiopia’s tyrant, Bereket Simon invited EPRDF/TPLF supporters and sympathizers at the Woyane occupied London’s Ethiopian Embassy, in the evening of 19th March 2009. Full Report
Zenawi asks IMF to sell gold reserves in order to finance repression in Africa.
(March 20, 2009) Zenawi and Co. have embezzled millions donated by the international community to save the Ethiopian people from starvation and disease. The following information shows in detail the amount of money looted out of Ethiopia’s treasury and deposited in foreign banks. Full Report
The IMF and Ethiopia's dictator cooking up fake statistics.
(March 19, 2009) Meles Zenawi’s economic statistics and the platitude with which he presents it remind me of the statistician who puts your head in the oven and your legs in the ice and conveniently tells you that you are fine on the average. Full Report
TPLF Fascist Army Killed a Farmer in Western Haragee: Three more Abducted, Their Where about Unknown.
(OLF News, March 17, 2009) OLF News correspondent reported from Oromia that the fascist TPLF soldiers in Eastern Oromia who are dispatched to harass the Oromo people by an alleged charge of feeding the Oromo Liberation Army have killed a farmer known as Mohammed Aliyyii in the district of Bookee by shooting him with several bullets. Full Report
Another Oromo-Gumuz Conflict Concocted by the TPLF Regime in Western Oromia: Three Oromos Abducted by Gumuz.
(OLF News, March 16, 2009) OLF News correspondent reported from Western Oromia that the TPLF Woyane regime has completed its preparation of creating conflict among the Oromo and Gumuz people for the second time in Western Oromia and have already sent Gumuz fighters to attack Oromos. Full Report
Somalia: Mass graves uncovered in former Ethiopian base, Ethiopian (Woyane) Regime accused of committing massacres.
(March 15, 2009) The bodies all with Islamic dress is believed to be slaughtered by Meles Zenawi's Mercenary Troops in what would be just another indication of the magnitude of genocide committed by Ethiopia. Now the people’s attention turned to the possibility of more mass graves in the other former Ethiopian bases in Mogadishu and else where. Full Report
Ghion hotel & International Beauties join demand for over due payments from Ethiopian (Woyane) Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
(March 13, 2009) The winners of Ethiopian Millennium Pageant and State owned Ghion hotel have now joined the queue and chorus in the escalating row over past due payments and are also demanding to be paid for the Millennium Pageant held in October 2007 under the direction of State Minister for Culture and Tourism. Full Report
Revolt Against Subjugation of Oromo students Continues in Gedo: One student Shot Dead Several Wounded.
(OLF News, March 9, 2009) OLF News correspondent from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) reported that the TPLF led Ethiopian government security forces shot several Oromo students of Western Shoa zone. Full Report
Zenawi Is Panicking Over Al Bashir’s Arrest Warrant
(March 9, 2009) Michelle Faul, the AP’s chief of African news says that Meles Zenawi and his entire gang are among those considered possible targets of the court for war crimes and crimes against humanity they are perpetrating in Ethiopia. Full Report
More than 80 Oromo Students Arrested and Under Severe Beating in Bahir Dar University
(OLF News, March 8, 2009) The brutal Woyane regime of Ethiopia once again targeted the Oromo students learning at colleges and universities of the Empire and arrested over 80 Oromo students from Bahir Dar university alone OLF News correspondent reported. Full Report
Meles Zenawi Mercenary Troops Kill, Injure High School Oromo Students
(March 7, 2009) In Oromiya regional administration, west Shawa Zone, government forces killed Wondimu Damana, a 12th grade Gedo High School student. The soldiers also injured Belay Motuma and another female student. Full Report
Mistrust among the TPLF regime's Army members deepening, Say defecting soldiers
(March 7, 2009) Defecting Ethiopian soldiers abandoning the TPLF regime disclosed that distrust among the regime's Army members is deepening from time to time due to the regime's racist policy. Full Report
An Ethiopian (Woyane) officer defects to Eritrea
(March 6, 2009) A defecting Ethiopian soldier who arrived here recently said that the TPLF regime is stepping up its divisive ploy aimed at instigating conflict among various ethnic groups, and thus prolonging its stay in power. Full Report
Corrupt TPLF/EPRDF Ministers accused of pocketing the Millennium Beauty Pageant Fund.
(Picture: State Minister Mohamooda Gass with Beauties still not paid)
(March 5, 2009) A London-based beauty pageant and promotion company has blamed the TPLF/EPRDF regime for breach of trust and obtaining services by deception. In a strong-worded letter it has recently sent to the tyrant Meles Zenawi, the Ethiopian Life Foundation accused the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of failing to settle the cost of staging the Ethiopian International Millennium Pageant, which was held in October 2007. Full Report
The damage being caused by the TPLF upon the Oromo people has a hallmark of a calculated policy of distruction of a nation and its natural resources; it is getting too late for tens of millions of poor farmers
1. People & Power investigates the destruction of beautiful Lake Koka and the tragic effects this is now reaping on the local population. Full Report
2. People are moving away to safer areas following the clash between the Borana people and the Gheri, a Somali clan. Full Report
3. Ethiopians drink from cup of sorrow. Full Report
4. Desperation as Ethiopia's hunger grows. Full Report
Environmental disaster looms large for Oromia
(February 26, 2009) People & Power investigates the destruction of the once beautiful Lake Koka in Oromia Region and the tragic effects this is now reaping on the local population. This is a criminal case where the harm is done to the Oromo people purposely and the Meles regime officials have to be held accountable (Watch Video). Full Report
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Godina Haragee Bahaa Ona Baddannoo keessatti yeroo dheeraf ilmaan Oromoo diina ajjeesisaa fi hiisisaa kan ture Lukkee Wayyaanee irratti tarkaanfiin fudhatame.