Opinion
The problems that the Oromo people are facing cannot be blamed solely upon the colonizers and the colonial structure they built to sustain their dominance.
Abiy Ahmed’s negative perception of Wallaga is deeply rooted in the historical relationship between the Oromo and the Ethiopian state.
Isaias Afwerki’s anniversary speech blatantly ignores the Oromo people’s century-long struggle against imperial conquest.
History is filled with rulers who, despite overseeing populations in distress, diverted vast resources into extravagant projects.
Many institutions are complicit in this campaign but Visit Oromia stands out, as it has spared no effort in serving this regime and cleaning up its image.
The public discourse needs to be tempered with an understanding of the deep bond that exists between Oromos and Somalis.
The Ethiopian state has made it abundantly clear that it has no intention of ending the use of violence.
“I hope that in reading this, you will feel the urgency to protect Irreechaa, an irreplaceable cultural symbol for the Oromo nation.”
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