Today, 1165 Oromia Special Forces defected to the OLA. 400 of them joined OLA forces in the vicinity of Laga Tafo. Our forces continue pushing on from all directions, we r very close to seeing the end of this oppressive dictatorship.
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Updates:
- OLA is making the final push to take the rest of Nagele Borana.
- Regime forces in Hidhabu Abote district (north Shawa) have retreated to urban areas, the rest is in OLA hands.
- Fano has launched another offensive on East Walaga.
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This morning the Abiy regime shut down phone network in East Wallaga. It then launched an initial helicopter attack in Ebantu followed by several airstrikes throughout the region. 100s of civilian casualties have been reported. This is a crime against humanity.
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All of the Oromo politicians that called for peace, inclusive dialogue, and genuine democratic elections were thrown in prison by the Abiy regime. They committed no crime other than calling out the regime’s illegal powergrab.
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
The OLA has scored significant victories in East Walaga, West Shawa, East Shawa, Hararghe, and Guji. Many convoys of reinforcements sent by the Abiy regime never made it to their destination. The regime is now orchestrating a renewed media campaign to cover its losses.
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The Abiy regime has launched airstrikes in Kamise and Artuma Fursi over the last two days that have killed at least 50 civilians. Such reckless measures are unacceptable and amount to war crimes.
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In a speech held at Gidami Stadium after the OLA captured the city, our commander-in-chief Jaal Marroo stated: “All roads lead to Finfinne.”
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HR6600 is a step in the right direction. It sends a clear message to the Abiy regime that it cannot simply sweep gross human rights atrocities under the rug.
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23 ppl were murdered by the regime’s forces in Karrayu today, including Jiloo Didoo, the Abba Gadaa of the area. A week ago the regime attempted to recruit soldiers in Karrayu and were rebuffed by local elders. Now the regime is taking these measures to punish the community.
Don’t believe the hype. This is merely another last ditch offensive by the regime. They feel emboldened by the assurances of foreign state actors. The reality on the ground is that regime forces are being dislodged throughout the country.
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Using Jimma and Bedele as a staging ground, the Abiy regime’s forces attempted to recapture the districts of Nunu Kumba and Jimma Arjo. They were soundly defeated after a week of engagements. During that time, OLA forces also captured Mote in Wama Hagalo.
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The
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Media Authority’s letter to ESAT warning them against reporting on OLA’s gains is nothing new. It has been state policy to keep a lid on the truth of what is happening in Oromia - the reality is that much of
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has been liberated and more will be very soon.
Hangassa Ibrahim, a MoP and Prosperity Party member, has stated that the Tole and Qellam massacres that have been blamed on the OLA were in fact committed by the forces of the
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state government. (1/3)
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The international community is framing the regime’s renewed offensive on Tigray as some “restart” of war after a period of ceasefire. That is wrong. War has been raging throughout Oromia & other areas without respite. Furthermore, laying siege itself is an act of violence. 1/2
Updates:
- The OLA defeated regime forces in the districts of Leqa Dulecha and Yubdo in western Oromia today.
- Heavy fighting continues in the districts of North Shawa and West Shawa.
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Several Oral trucks of Abiy’s forces in East Shawa that were harasssing the local population in search for “Shanee” were neutralized in Haro Qarsa today. The regime is now sending reinforcements from Adama.
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#FakeNews
A PP propagandist has claimed that there is an internal rift within the OLA. Usually, I would not find it necessary to respond to a well-known lier but some reputable news sources have taken his claims seriously. Let it be know that it is a complete fabrication.
“Jaal Marroo, commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), warned Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that pro-government fighters were defecting and the rebels were very close to victory.”
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The Abiy regime launched 4 drone strikes in Mandi today. They hit areas near the marketplace and bus terminal killing over 30 civilians and wounding dozens more. There have been more than a dozen drone strikes in Oromia in the last two weeks that have killed 300+ civilians.
Regime forces in Ada Barga district (West Shawa) are engaging in a punitive campaign of burning down people's homes and looting their property, including their cattle. Over 25 homes were burned in Dhakku Qarsa and Tullu Lammi alone.
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Defections from the Oromia Special Forces and ENDF has continued unabated. There is a lot of anger within their ranks in regards to the treatment of the troops sent north. Many defectors have friends who were executed for trying to escape before being deployed north.
Several 1000 recruits have completed their training and joined the OLA’s Odaa Bulluq brigade. They are one batch among many that have completed their training this month in our various zones of operation.
Until the era of dictatorship ends, the struggle will continue.
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All political prisoners in Kamise and Sanbate have been freed. Many have been languishing in these prisons since the beginning of the Abiy regime’s rule.
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The drought in southern Oromia is now affecting Bale. Several thousand livestock have died so far and the situation is just getting worse. There must swift action taken now to avoid loss of human life.
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The Amhara state government has opened a new round of war on Oromos in Wollo using its own security forces and the Fano militia. Wollo Oromos have been the target of an ethnic cleansing campaign by the Amhara state for 4 years now.
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Heroes come in many forms! Abduljebar Hussein was a hero that defended the victims of injustice against tyrants in the courthouse! May he Rest In Peace!
Prison is not the place for the innocent. Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba were wrongfully arrested in an attempt to silence them. Their release is welcome news and we hope this is part of a genuine attempt to move into the right direction.
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Updates:
- Districts of Leka Dulecha and Yubdo have been liberated.
- The OLA has maintained control of liberated areas in North Shawa and encircled regime forces.
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The Ethiopian government has again shutdown network coverage in western Oromia. In previous network blackouts, the government security forces killed 1000s of civilians with impunity. The international community should watch this situation very closely.
It is gravely concerning to see Ethiopian regime officials and pro-regime figures calling for the targeting of civilians based on their identity. This is the kind of dangerous rhetoric that fans the flames of genocide.
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Protests hav erupted in
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against Fano’s ethnic cleansing campaign & the regime’s silence. Over the last few weeks, Fano stormed several districts in Oromia that border Amhara. They massacred 100s of civilians & engaged in the decapitation of ppl they have abducted.
The civilian death toll from airstrikes points to a larger campaign of terror being waged by the Abiy regime on the people. Where they do not send drones, they send their forces to burn people's houses and livelihoods.
In an operation in Naqamte this morning, OLA forces rescued over 120 political prisoners from the Abiy regime’s torture camp in Kumsa Moroda palace and destroyed several regime military installations in the city.
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The Abiy regime conducted airstrikes in Begi (West Walaga) and Dara (North Shawa). They hit a school in Dara and both a school and coffee processing center in Begi. Dozens of civilians were killed due the strike on the coffee processing center.
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An offensive launched by Abiy’s forces from Asosa was repulsed by the OLA today. Their goal was to recapture Begi town in West Walaga which was recently liberated.
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The Abiy regime has responded to any call for inclusive dialogue by legally registered political parties with harsh crackdowns that resulted in mass imprisonment and extrajudicial killings. Merely 3 days after OLA called for the same thing, we were designated terrorists.
The OLA has freed over a 100 political prisoners kept in Sasiga district, East Walaga, after routing government forces in the area. Wounded government forces have filled up the Walaga University Hospital located in nearby Nekemte.
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In the initial engagements with Mustafa Omer’s forces, the OLA captured several AK-74 rifles along with other weaponry (pic).
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This latest allegation against the OLA by Ethiopian state media is a fabrication meant to cover their recent losses in the Gidami area. After 2 weeks of occupying the city, the regime forces are now in danger of encirclement.
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At least 61 Oromo civilians were killed by the irredentist Fano militia in Agamsa (Amuru district of East Walaga) in an early morning attack yesterday. Thousands have been displaced. This is a longstanding issue for which we have sounded the alarm for a long time.
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One of the Abiy regime’s biggest fears: independent investigations. Hiding behind sovereignty issues to avoid accountability on human rights atrocities is straight from the dictator’s handbook.
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OLA Update
#14
/ 16th November, 2021
- Much of North Shawa and West Shawa has been liberated by OLA forces.
- Gidami, Begi, and Qondala have been liberated by OLA forces.
- OLA, local Oromo forces, and TDF continue to march south to Shawa Robit.
Another drone strike hit Cobi today killing at least 20 civilians & wounding dozens more. It shud be noted that drone strikes have never been used in military engagements but only to target civilian centers. The intention is to terrorize and punish the people. This is depravity!
False information has been circulating in the media regarding the ongoing talks in Tanzania. We urge everyone to rely on official updates for accurate information.
Oromos and Somalis have a long history of cordial ties, cooperation, and mutual assistance. Abiy’s stooge in Jijiga can never break this bond regardless of his reckless actions. We will stand together against tyranny as we have always done.
A strike in transportation services in protest against the inhumane treatment of civilians by Abiy's forces went into effect today in the towns between Ambo and Dambidollo. The people have simply had enough of this regime's brutality.
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The Abiy regime has shown an obvious disregard for the lives of Oromo civilians in Wollo and East Wallagga. Some of the deadliest airstrikes have occured in these places. These heinous acts of desperation has cost many innocent lives.
Military developments this week:
- We have captured Finca'aa Sugar Factory.
- Our forces are engaged in heavy fighting with government troops in Nagele Borana.
- Militias from Amhara state are encroaching into East Walaga in order to fight our forces.
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It only took a fw hours for Daniel's EHRC to blame OLA for the regime’s massacre of ethnic minorities in Oromia. When Fano kills Oromos, they r quiet.
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& AI, it is this body that u r asking to run investigations when u recommend ‘the Ethio govt shud investigate atrocities".
“We have agreed on a level of understanding to cooperate against the same enemy, especially in military cooperation,” Diriba said. “It is underway.”
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Abiy Ahmed is airlifting thousands of troops to Asosa for a 2nd offensive on our northern flanks. The 1st offensive was an attempt to recapture Mandi by crossing the Dabus river. Following defeat in yesterday’s battle near Bambasi, Abiy’s forces withdrew.
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The sophistication of the disinformation network that continues to propagate falsehoods about the Oromo people and OLA is astounding. The speed at which it can disseminate fake narratives using state media, the Ethio “HR” Commission, and other media platforms is worrisome.
OLA Northern Zone has moved into Sanbate and Kamise in Wollo. There is continued engagement with regime forces in surrounding areas.
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OLA UPDATE
#17
/ 16TH DECEMBER, 2021
- Three offensives by the Abiy regime were repelled in western Oromia.
- The regime forces suffered heavy defeats in Haro Qarsa, East Shawa.
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Two OLA brigades named after these two heroes have scored significant victories against regime forces in Shawa this week.
- Mamo Mezemir brigade in Gindabarat
- Jagama Badhane brigade in Ambo
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OLF-OLA forces are currently engaging the regime’s military in Dambidollo and Gimbi. Political prisoners that were being held in Dambidollo have been freed.
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The OLA is more than prepared to handle the Abiy regime’s desperate maneuvers. However, the measures its forces are taking on the civilian population are alarming. They r intentionally exacerbating the worrying humanitarian situation in southern Oromia.
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After successfully defending against the Abiy regime’s much touted offensive on our positions, the OLF-OLA held a General Assembly with the executive committee and high-ranking officers in attendance.
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More Fano forces have been deployed into Horo Guduru & East Walaga. They are going on a rampage killing civilians and burning down villages as far south as Uke. Much of Alibo town in Jarte Jardaga district has been destroyed.
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“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
This is what comes to mind regarding Abiy’s declaration of a state of emergency and his shutting down of internet service.
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The recent round of peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the Oromia region has been concluded without an agreement. In anticipation of a different reality for the Oromo people and the people of the country at large, the OLF-OLA involved its highest leadership in
Two important facts about the OLA:
- The OLA has not committed any massacres whatsoever.
- The OLA has repeatedly called for immediate independent investigations of all human rights atrocities committed in
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, including those that have been falsely blamed on the OLA.
Somali state security forces have been deployed into southern Oromia. This comes as there is widespread deployment of federal forces throughout
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. There is fighting on several parts of both the A5 and A4 highways.
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Peace without justice was the bitter pill people were forced to swallow in 2018. This time there must be accountability, all figures implicated in these atrocities must be prosecuted.
Amente Garrado, father of famous Oromo comedian Jako Amente (Kabbee Kabbitoo), was executed today in Gabra Guracha town while in police custody.
Talks of peace without justice is a slap in the face for the families of the countless victims of the Abiy regime.
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OLA forces have overrun the regime’s military camp located within the Arjo-Didhessa Sugar Factory compound. The regime’s fighters have completely retreated from this area and escaped south.
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Tragic story. Mastu Mitiku worked 9 years as a domestic worker in Dubai to build a house for her parents in Horo Guduru, Oromia. Abiy’s forces burned that house down, abducted her father, and severely beat her mother who is currently in a hospital.
After facing a string of military defeats, the Abiy regime has resorted to punishing the people of Salale. Security forces have evicted over 300 farmers and burned over 100 homes in the Salale area.
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The Abiy regime continues to commit atrocities against the Amhara and Oromo people with the intention of blaming the OLA. Both the state media and its diaspora lobbyists are working overtime smear the OLA. Regardless, the OLA remains a disciplined force fighting for democracy.
As the regime reignites its propaganda campaign, it is important to set some things straight. The talks failed primarily because the regime believed it could entice the OLF-OLA leadership with offers of power and position while failing to address the underlying issues which have
Only a half-competent airforce is left to safeguard Abiy’s dictatorship. Having been rendered impotent on the battlefield, he is placing all its bets on propaganda hit-pieces meant to demoralize the public. However, OLA & the Oromo ppl remain united in purpose. We shall prevail.
There is a Facebook page using the name of a member of our delegation, Prof Mohammed Hassan, that is spreading falsehoods. Please be aware that Prof Mohammed does not have a Facebook account.
In western & central Oromia, the regime's forces burn farms & storehouses to induce hunger. In southern Oromia, they limit transport of aid to drought-affected areas. Again, the regime resorts to punishing civilians when it is unable to come up with a military victory.
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Today marks 2 years since we lost the extraordinary Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. An artist with staggering creative vision and a patriot of immense courage, he remains an inspiration for us all. Rest in Power dear brother.
Our medics have stepped in to help with the shortage of healthcare workers throughout the districts of Gumi-Eldalo and Liban. Pictured here is one of our medics at work in Bulbul.
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The operation in western Oromia is still ongoing in Dambidollo, Inango, Ganji, Mugi, Mandi, and Gida. The regime’s forces have retreated from Inango. More details coming soon.
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April 15th is Guyyaa Gootota Oromoo (
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), a day the Oromo people spend remembering the martyrs of the Oromo liberation struggle. We owe much to our heroic martyrs and will hold ourselves to the promise that we shall complete the journey they first set out on.
Rest in Power Dr Tadesse “Fido” Eba, writer, scientist, and a pioneer of the Oromo struggle. A man of wisdom, humility, and determination. We will miss you dearly.
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