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OLLAA is an organization dedicated to connecting and educating people about the human rights abuses of the Oromo people and other Ethiopians.

Falls Church VA, USA
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Breaking: We can confirm that #S3199 has been approved by the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations through a voice vote. Thanks to all of you who reached out to your Senators to voice your support for this bill.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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when we talk about torture victims under the @AbiyAhmedAli regime we get such cases. Liban Tarri was arrested by #Ethiopia military personal on new yr eve and tortured in custody @EthioHRC @hrw @AmnestyEARO @oromoprotestsHQ @PMEthiopia @EthioHRC @FreefromTorture #HumanRights
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Ethiopian government's use of armed drones is a misguided strategy that will not end #Oromo and #Tigrayan resistance #StopDroneAttacks @AJEnglish @AFP @AsstSecStateAF @SecBlinken @HouseForeign @AmbMKimani @ReutersAfrica
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Urgent! @RepKarenBass is in Ethiopia. Ask her to visit oromo political prisoners who are languishing without due process or any real charges. Join us today!
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
🚨 #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners 48-Hour Twitter Campaign scheduled for Tuesday, November 16th, starting from 12 PM Eastern Time. They need their voices amplified. Now more than ever. So like, share, and make sure to take part!
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Ethiopia's political analyst and economist Mr. Eyased Tesfaye was arrested forcefully on 06/12/21 at his home in Addis Ababa and taken to an undisclosed location by federal police. @hrw @AmnestyEARO @IjaOromia @EthioHRC @UN_HRC @FreefromTorture @UNHumanRights #ETH #freedom
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Rape & mothers witnessing their children being killed are very common in #Oromia as it is in #Tigray . The Ethiopian gov’t is responsible but continues to turn a blind eye #UnitedAgainstAbiy . Independent investigation is needed #HandsOnEthiopia . Watch full:
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
It seems that many of the tweets from the Twitter campaign are not showing up on our page. Please retweet and like this tweet if you can see it!
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Today marks 100 days since Abduljabbaar died. He was a brave, passionate #humanrights lawyer. We honor his legacy and call for an independent investigation into his death. #rememberingabduljabbaar 1/6
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
4 years
Abiy has repeatedly failed to ensure an independent investigation of the violence against Oromos, leading to the loss of innocent lives. We demand an independent investigation. Oromos are having their human rights violated. @joebiden @POTUS @kamalaharris #SaveOromos
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
What’s your favorite graduation day memory? 🎓 For Mohammed Deksisso, what should have been a day of celebration ended with him sleeping in a dark cell, arrested for his political beliefs. RT if you think #Ethiopia 's students deserve better 👇 @amnesty
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Oromo Lawyer Mr.Boonaa Yaazoo was kidnapped by Oromia Special Police from his place of work in Adaama City on Tuesday 30th November According to OMN rpt. He is currently representing hundreds of OPP. @hrw @AmnestyEARO @IjaOromia @EthioHRC @11Oromia @oromoprotestsHQ #OromoProtests
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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"The suffering of Meseret Dhab, wife and mother of two, clearly illustrates how the rights recognized by the Ethiopian government don’t apply to Oromos." 🟡 How can #Ethiopia arrest a journalist for wearing yellow? Read about it here: @amnesty @StateDept
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
We urge the Cal. @RepKarenBass , to visit Tigray, Oromia, Somali-Afar borders or RepBass should at least meet Jawar, Bekele, & the many arrested as scapegoats & victims of PP’s ethnic arbitrary ethnic arrests. This is necessary to have a balanced understanding of the situation!
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Bekele Gerba, first Vice Chairman of OFC along with Seenaa Jimjimoo, OLLAAs Executive Director at the Heritage Foundation after having a successful meeting with government officials.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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One year ago, 39 culturally venerated leaders of the Karrayyuu #Oromo community were abducted by government forces after a ceremonial gathering. 14 Karrayyuu leaders were executed. On this tragic anniversary, let us renew our calls for justice for the Karrayyuu. #oromovoice
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Former OMN Journalist,Mr. Abdul Salaam Hasan forcefully detained in Bishan Gurraachaa Town in West Arsi Zone
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
1 year
News: Team for the planned peace talk btw #Ethiopia and #OLA in #Tanzania . Ethiopia rep will be : Dr. Gediyon Temotiyos, Amb. Reduwan Huseen, Mr. Kafalo Tafaraa, Jeneral Demis, Mr.Bonsa while #OLA rep will be :Jiregna Gudata, Prof . Mohammed Hassan, Mr.Taha Abdii, Mr. Banti
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Stop Killing Oromos! #HaroMassacre #BoranaExecutions 48-hour URGENT Twitter campaign tomorrow. Starting at 10 am Eastern Time. Join us and make sure to share this. We need everyone on board to shed light on the recent atrocities in Oromia. #OromoProtests
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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🚨 #StopBombingOromia Twitter Campaign on Tuesday, November 9th, starting from 12 PM Eastern Time. RETWEET & SHARE.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Sources reported that Ethiopian government illegally arrested Guma Sakata, a prominent Oromo rights activist, yesterday in Dire Dawa. @hrw @EthioHRC @AmnestyEARO
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
There must be a balance of narratives when it comes to #Ethiopia . It's media's responsibility to remain tranparent & unbiased when reporting on the crisis. The Oromo people must have their voices heard. Join us Tuesday, Nov. 30, for #OromoVoicesMatter Twitter campaign @ 12 PM EST
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
🚨 48-Hour Joint Twitter Campaign #AbiyMustGo on Saturday, November 20th, beginning at midnight EST. Be sure to retweet and share! Let's make sure our voices are loud and clear for the international community to hear.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
OLLAA has received unconfirmed reports of mass extra-judicial killings of innocent civilians in the name of supporting OLF in the South Shawa Zone. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
1 year
A consortium of #Oromo diaspora communities & leading Oromo civil society orgs have sent an open letter to the #Ethiopian federal government, #Oromia regional government, and OLA, calling for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. Read it here:
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
We have less than 24 hours until the US Senate FRC considers its bill on #Ethiopia (S.3199). Call your Senators, including @ChrisVanHollen , @SenatorShaheen , @ChrisMurphyCT , @timkaine , and urge them to support it. Not sure what to say? Use our Template:
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Yesterday, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement in response to @HRW and @Amnesty 's report documenting abuses against #Tigrayans which they found amounted to war crimes and crimes against humanity in the West Tigray zone. 1/3
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Mr.Daniel Gammada was allegedly kidnapped by @AbiyAhmedAli security agents in #AddisAbaba . He was been a voice for displaced #Oromos in Wollo @hrw @PMEthiopia @AmnestyEARO @UN_HRC #OromoProtests #HumanRightsViolations
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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NEW: The #OromoProtests are part of a long struggle for human rights in #Ethiopia . Our latest article tells you everything you need to know. Read it here 📢: @amnesty @hrw
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Join us for this twitter collaboration starting tomorrow June 4th as we call on global leaders to denounce the upcoming election!! Use the hashtags #ShamEthiopianElection and #UnitedAgainstAbiy . Find tweets at
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
NEW VIDEO! While the #Oromo people are the largest ethnic group in #Ethiopia , there is little to no knowledge of who they are. Our team took some time to make a video that explains our struggles to the world. SHARE TO EDUCATE. watch full: #HornofAfrica
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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It has been reported that artist Lij Yared was taken from his residence by the government security forces on Friday, September 01, 2023 and detained. @ollaaOromo calls on the government forces to refrain from illegally detaining people and to release Artist Lij Yared immediately.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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New: OLLAA is looking for Volunteers on Human Rights Violations
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Extrajudicial killings by Abiy’s security forces have become the norm in Oromia as two Oromo teens were brutally executed recently in Borana. #HaroMassacre #BoranaExecutions #OromoProtests @un @hrw @secblinken @amnesty @un_pga @eu_commission
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Join us tomorrow as we raise awareness and demand #justice4abduljabbaar #saveOromos
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Bultum Broadcasting Services has reported that #Ethiopian government forces and Metahara Sugar Factory burned down the homes of 50 pastorialists in Fentalle woreda, East Shewa, #Oromia
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Int'l community must pressure #Abiy to free political prisoners, including key Oromo political leaders Jawar Mohammed & Bekele Gerba. #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners @UN_HRC   @amnestyEARO @secblinken @AsstSecStateAF @SFRCdems @AmbMKimani
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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“It is only a matter of time before a new constitution reflecting Abiy’s and his supporters’ vision is imposed. This is the central concern in #Ethiopia today...at the heart of the #Tigray war and the armed conflicts in the #Oromia and #Benishangul ...”
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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BREAKING! Five US Senators have sent 1st public letter Jeffrey Feltman on #ethiopia . Our team has been working tirelessly talking to congress & demanding representation. This is just the beginning! Thank you senators showing your care about peace & democracy
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Sources confirmed that Adama Science and Technology University students #protested the atrocities in Oromia today and the security forces responded brutally. @EthioHRC @hrw
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Jawar Mohammed must be released & brought back safely to the US to be reunited with his wife & young son. He's languishing in Ethiopian prison due to advocating for the fundamental human rights of Oromos. @hrw @un @UN_PGA @SecBlinken #FreeJawarMohammed #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Do you know Hachalu Hundessa? He was not just a singer/songwriter but a voice of the Oromo people & struggle. Today we honor & celebrate his genuine nature that allowed him to be an inspiring light for so many. Remembering his is preserve his legacy #JusticeForHachalu #SaveOromos
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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OLLAA was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the former chairman of OLF, Galasa Dilbo. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, comrades, and all Oromos around the globe.
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Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Robert F. Godec, speaks US Senate Committee hearing about this critical point in #Ethiopia #saveThepeople #saveOromos
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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#Ethiopia |n gov’t must release Dawud Ibsa, leader of OLF, from house arrest to participate in the political process for future Ethiopia. #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #CrisisInEthiopia @hrw @UN_HRC @amnestyEARO @secblinken @AsstSecStateAF @AmbMKimani
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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AFAAN OROMOO - The correct way.
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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2 more days until the 48-hour #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners & #FreeJawarMohammed Twitter campaign!
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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URGENT: STARTING TODAY @ 6PM. WE NEED THIS TRENDING. EUROPE NEEDS TO HEAR THE PEOPLE WANT ABIY HELD ACCOUNTABLE. Go to for tweets when we start!
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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US & EU must do more than show concern. The presence of Eritrean troops in #Oromia & #Tigray will continue to plunge the HoA region in a deeper crisis. Act now & stop foreign invasion. #StopWaronOromia #EritreanTroopsOutofOromia @SecBlinken @HouseForeign @EUCouncil
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Amhara + Eritrean forces are killing, looting, destroying livelihood of Tigray+Oromia. US called for a ceasefire, withdrawal of Eritrean troops, and negotiations. How is this inappropriate? It is the advice of a concerned friend #HandsOnEthiopia
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Innocent people are dying, and the soldiers are looting and burning homes. Ethiopia’s federal government has not moved to stop the violence. #wollo #ethiopia @hrw @freedomhouse @UN_HRC
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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OLLAA's Executive Director, @SeenaaJimjimo has published an op-ed calling for the US to change course on #Ethiopia . The US must listen to the #Oromo , who make up the majority of the population, and publicly condemn #humanrights abuses.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Any resolution adopted at the @UN_HRC special session on #Ethiopia must establish an investigation into #humanrights abuses throughout the country, including in #Oromia since PM Abiy Ahmed came to power.
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Isabel Santos from Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (Portugal) stated that the persecution of #Oromo people needs to end and more @Europarl_EN
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
OLLAA IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA! If your in the Melbourne area on March 27 come out and hear from our Executive Director @SeenaaJimjimo and Professor Ezekiel Gebisa. They will be covering various topics mainly focusing on Advocacy and how we can better push the Oromo cause
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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#Oromo Community #Rally Washington DC, US
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Grand protest in Washington D.C. June 10th, 2021. Besides rallying, OLLAA members were also able to meet with US Congress & Representatives in person for the first time since Covid pandemic closed all doors.  more about our work #JusticeForOromos
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Abiy fabricated charges against & jailed Oromo leaders to silence Oromo voices for equality, justice & multinational federalism. Oromo prisoners fill #Ethiopia |n prisons. #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners @AsstSecStateAF @amnestyEARO @hrw @UN_HRC @AmbMKimani
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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The recruitment of Oromo children by Ethiopian security agents clearly violates the minimum safeguards set out by the laws of conflict and goes against international human rights standards. @UNHumanRights @hrw @amnestyusa @UN @UNEthiopia @AbiyAhmedAli @humanrights1st @HouseForeign
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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The genocidal #Ethiopia /n regime is paying law firm Venable LLP $35K per month to lobby for its interests in Washington, DC. Why is a prestigious US law firm representing a genocidal foreign govt? Call Venable at 202 344 4701 and tell them why they must #DropEthiopiaNow !
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Tadesse Abebe, a Wolkite University Assistant Professor who traveled to the Amhara regional state to examine the grade 12th entrance examination, was murdered by Fanno extremist groups, according to sources. In a related story, Fanno militants also allegedly executed other Oromo
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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DEVELOPING! OLLAA is very much aware of the political prisoners' situation & has told the offices we met. We are also working on developing campaign emails & calling templates. However, we urge community leaders to organize rallies. This is high time, we ask all to be on alert.
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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OLLAA is deeply concerned about the safety of #oromo political prisoners at Kality prison, including Bekele Gerba and @Jawar_Mohammed . The international community must call for their protection and immediate release. #Ethiopia
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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The actions of the security forces who murdered a ninth-grade boy, Amanuel Wandimu, is enraging. He was just a child denied the most basic of human rights. We ask that @hrw @amnesty @EthioHRC open an investigation and hold these murderers accountable. #ShamEthiopianElection
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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It is impossible for @PMEthiopia to hold free or fair elections with opposition party leaders & members unlawfully imprisoned; ongoing genocide; and war in Tigray, Oromia & beyond still under way. @ChrisCoons #CoonsVisitOromia #OromoProtests
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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it is a fundamental duty of #Ethiopia and its organ to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfill the rights and fundamental freedoms of its citizens. #inherent dignity must be respected @AdanechAbiebie @AbiyAhmedAli @hrw @AmnestyEARO @EthioHRC @PMEthiopia #HumanRights
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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More than 22 individuals Killed in the Fantaalle district of the East Shawa Zone allegedly by #Ethiopia government soldiers. The list includes top Gada Leaders from Karayu #Oromos . @hrw @AmnestyEARO @IjaOromia @EthioHRC @UNHumanRights @UNEthiopia @EthiopiaEU #oromoprotests
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UPDATE: Unfortunately, it was announced that the Senate FRC will not mark up S.3199 today, and will instead consider it on March 29. We know that many of you were excited for today, but want to reassure you that the US is still committed to ensuring this bill is advanced. 1/2
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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New; Join this campaign in 15min
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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forcefully taking underage children from Oromia to join battlefields in #Tigray is not only in violation of customary international humanitarian law but also a direct violation of Article 38 of the United Nations Convention on the rights of a child. @UN_HRC #Ethiopia
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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OLLAA applauds the decision of @POTUS to terminate #Ethiopia from AGOA because of its grave #humanrights abuses. We thank all members of the US government who have supported this decision, including @SenatorCardin , @ChrisCoons , @SenatorMenendez , @SenBooker , & @SenatorRisch .
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Keep tweeting over the next two days! If you finish the OLLAA tweets, head over to the @OmnaTigray website for more.
@OmnaTigray
Omna Tigray
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In collaboration with multiple Oromo and Tigrayan organizations, join us in a 2-day campaign, beginning now, calling on world leaders to denounce Ethiopia's upcoming elections as illegitimate. Hashtags: #ShamEthiopianElection + #UnitedAgainstAbiy Tweets:
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Lawyer Wayineshet Abbaabaa was kidnapped by unknown people a week ago from her home. Her body was found two days ago dumped in the forest. @EthiopianHRC @hrw @AmnestyEARO @humanrights1st @AbiyAhmedAli #HumanRightsWatch #HumanRightsViolations
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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New: Amhara militias crossed over to E.Wallaga and killed 17 people on Mon 27 Dec, including Mr. Balaayii Dinqaa, a farmer. @hrw @AmnestyEARO @IjaOromia @11Oromia @EthioHRC @humanrights1st
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Ethiopia abroad and home are rejecting PM Abiy Ahmed. It doesn't matter if we are from North, South, West,or East Ethiopia, we denounce the dictator regime. @Europarl_EN @EU_Commission @EUCouncil #HandsOnEthiopia #UnitedAgainstAbiy
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Breaking News📢 20 Congress members have written a letter to the State Department asking to look into the reports of human rights abuses in Ethiopia. They are expected to report back in 60 days!! OLLAA's Advocacy team has spent hours communicating with influential parties
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Announcement: Senate Resolution 97 has been amended to include concerns such as releasing political prisoners, having an inclusive dialogue, and much more. Thanks to the diaspora communities and OLLAA advocacy team who have been meeting w/ Congress constantly #oromo #Ethiopia
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Great article from @awolallo and Feven Girmay arguing why going through with elections before holding space for an inclusive national dialogue is harmful. #ShamEthiopianElection
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Abdi was killed at Hawassa University on the 24th of this month. He will be remembered for the passion he held for Oromo culture and way of life. OLLAA calls on @EthioHRC to investigate the cruel death of Abdi with speed and to bring the perpetrators to justice. @AmnestyEARO @hrw
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Reports from #Oromia are showing that at least 278 civilians have died as a result of attacks perpetrated by the #Ethiopian military in the past 2 weeks. This is part of the military offensive designed to "cleanse" Oromia of the OLA. 1/2
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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The Ethiopian regional government in #Oromia conducted a public extrajudicial killing of a ninth-grade boy, Amanuel Wondimu Kebede. Know his name! Children's lives should NOT be cruelly cut short by their own gov't #ethiopia
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Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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Abiy killed hope for an Ethiopian transition to democracy by accusing any opposition to his policies of monocultural assimilation as disloyalty. War on Tigray+Oromia is set to dismantle multinational federalism in hopes of realizing Amhara-Ethiopian supremacy. #HandsOnEthiopia
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
OLLAA is aware of the video circulating on social media which appears to show individuals being burned alive in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. We are working to verify the details surrounding reports of who the victims/perpetrators are and where/when this event took place. 1/2
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Here is a summary of what’s currently happening. Read our most recent press release on to learn more. #oromo #oromia #Ethiopia #starvingforjustice #freeoromopoliticalprisoners @hrw @UN_HRC @freedomhouse @WorldPeaceFdtn
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
Saudi Arabia must release Ethiopian migrant prisoners instead of treating them in such inhumane, unsanitary & crowded conditions during a pandemic. #SaveOromoSaudiMigrants @AsstSecStateAF @LaetitiaBader @AmnestyEARO @ICRC_Africa @UN_HRC @USAmbUN @TheBlackCaucus
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
International Oromo Lawyers Association(IOLA) condemned the drone attack on Oromo Civilian in Western #Oromia .
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
1 year
OLLAA's @SeenaaJimjimo spoke to @VOAAfaanOromoo about our calls for peace in #Oromia . "...with the latest issues within the #EOTC creating a dangerous environment, we believe now is the best time for these two groups to engage in dialogue..." Watch it👉🏾
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Despite push back from the #ethiopian gov't, we continue to work for democracy & the people. OLLAA's 3 key points were the inclusion of 1) Oromo political prisoners 2)countrywide independent investigation, 3) National dialogue. Learn more
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
JOIN US: We will be broadcasting AJStream’s interview () with OLLAA’s executive director and other panelists as they discuss the impact of on going conflict on women. #HandsOnEthiopia
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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BREAKING NEWS: OLLAA and various organizations including the Oromo communities in the United States wrote an open letter calling for the resumption of peace talks between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Government of Ethiopia (GoE). Despite initial optimism, the second
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
Ethiopia’s transitioning into a war zone poses a serious security threat to the Horn of Africa & the world. The war against its citizens continues from Oromia, Tigray, to the South. #OromoYellowMovement #StarvingForJustice @AmnestyEARO @UN @hrw @EUCouncil @SecBlinken #SaveOromos
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
NEW! Although largely hidden from international media and subjected to strenuous denials by the Amhara State, there has been documentation of large-scale attacks on the Kemant community by Amnesty International and other human rights organizations.
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
2 years
New: Join us on 05/02/22 at 12pm EST /8pm EAT for a campaign #SaveOromoSaudiMigrants
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
3 years
It should be known to the IC that there is an imminent threat to lives of Oromo political prisoners held without due process for more than 500 days in the gulags of the #Ethiopia |n government. #FreeAllOromoPoliticalPrisoners @UN_HRC @AmbMKimani @LaetitiaBader
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@ollaaOromo
Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association
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