Asebe Regassa

Independent Researcher

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

Sirni #AbiyAhmed akkuma sirnoota abbaa hirree aangoo isaa gadi-jabeeffachuuf ajjeechaa suukanneessaa geggeessaa jira. Kuni waggoota 6n darban #Oromiyaa keessatti raawwachaa ture, ittis jira.

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@milkessam @assefafish Abiy tries to portray to the external world that the country is working on infrastructure development only by showcasing Addis Ababa

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@jowedekind It is funny that they certify one of the deadliest mines in the world

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

A "Dialogue" that aims to legitimize authoritarianism

[Tsegaye Ararssa @RArarssa]

Genocidaires’ “National Dialogue Commission”????#Only_in_Ethiopia!
When these genociders are the ones doing national ‘dialog’ (and they do so in the absence of any opposition party), then you know it is neither a dialog nor a national one.#DialogCommission_or_Genociders_Club??

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

A generation is lost due to a politically orchestrated crisis in Western Oromia

[Addis Standard @addisstandard]

#Ethiopia: From Excellence to Emergency: A generation of students held hostage by conflict in Western #Oromia
https://t.co/wrMPTvQNrd

The prolonged conflict in Western Oromia has had a severe detrimental effect on the region's education sector, leading to the closure of numerous schools. According to an assessment, 730 schools have been shut down, displacing an estimated 210,000 students from their education.

The ongoing violence has resulted in large-scale displacement of civilians, including numerous students who have had to abandon their studies. One student, Dadhitu Amsala, recounted "Following an attack by an armed group from the Amhara region called #Fano in the Kiramu district of East #Wollega Zone, Dadhitu was displaced from her home along with her family."

The insecurity has created hostile learning environments for students still able to attend school. A teacher from Horo Guduru zone explained "Students are caught in the crossfire between government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA), creating a hostile environment that diverts their attention from academics." Challenges like overcrowded classrooms, disease outbreaks, and armed occupations of schools further disrupt education.

Additionally, the conflict has heightened the vulnerability of female students, with reports of gender-based violence. Derartu Gemechu, 15, shared "The physical and emotional trauma from the assault forced me to abandon my education" after being raped by militants identified as "Fano." Officials like Habtamu Tizazu have warned "Urgent protection measures are crucial to safeguarding students during this perilous time."

While organizations like Gurmu Development Association strive to support displaced students through temporary learning facilities and hiring teachers, concerns remain about long-term impacts. Habtamu stated, "The unresolved security situation could have a significant detrimental impact on students' academic achievement, mental well-being, and overall development." Restoring stability is crucial for education recovery in the region.

[Addis Standard @addisstandard]

#Ethiopia: From Excellence to Emergency: A generation of students held hostage by conflict in Western #Oromia
https://t.co/wrMPTvQNrd

Western Oromia, once a hub of academic excellence in Ethiopia, is now grappling with the devastating effects of a six-year conflict. Students like Dadhitu Amsala, a 12th grader, have seen their education disrupted by displacement and fear. Dadhitu fled her home due to an attack by armed groups and now struggles to catch up on missed schoolwork while living in a tense environment.

This story is not unique. The conflict has displaced nearly 800,000 people in Western Oromia alone, forcing many children to abandon their education. A report by the Center for Development and Capacity Building found that over 730 schools have closed, displacing an estimated 210,000 students.

Even students who can attend school face challenges. Overcrowding increases the risk of disease outbreaks, while some schools are occupied by government troops, hindering learning. The constant fear and presence of violence take a toll on students' mental well-being and ability to focus.

The situation is particularly dangerous for girls like Derartu Gemechu, a 15-year-old who was raped by militants on her way to school. The trauma forced her to drop out of education. Although humanitarian organizations are working to bridge the gap, urgent action is needed to address the root cause of the conflict and ensure the safety and education of a generation of Ethiopian children.

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@EthioPhenomenal She tries to conceal the atrocities he and his regime committed by focusing on "how he left". Shameless

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@FitwiDesta @reda_getachew @hgodefay @ProfKindeya Great decision. Companies from these countries should not operate in any part of #Ethiopia

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@marcodinu @Centrala_space @terrefebiruk @AnitaShervingt1 I hope the preservation of narratives will also include pre-settler colonial stories as well

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

A summary of our Policy Research on Resource Frontiers in Ethiopia

[Rift Valley Institute @RVInews]

NEW REPORT | PROSPERITY TO THE PERIPHERY?

In this report, @jowedekind examines the politics of resource extraction and governance in post-2018 #Ethiopia. Peripheral regions demand fair resource shares, amid shifting power dynamics.

Read more: https://t.co/70RCQ9yWpU

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

Gadaa: Symbol of Democratic and Peaceful Society.
#Oromia #Ethiopia #Africa #Democracy
https://t.co/p4m5XMABpG via @CurateOromia

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@henokgabisa Henok, you rightly revealed yourself as spokesperson of Fano. Enjoy your new position. Such waste!

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@OAbbaaxiiqi @JonAbbink He has neve been objective scholar

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@Sdet_M @JonAbbink Jon Abbink was at the helm of supporting genocide against Tigray (2020-2022), now coming up with this?

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@jowedekind @marcodinu This guy is going far over the last few years. Something seems wrong with him.

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

The songs of Hachalu Hundessa reveal the struggles of the #Oromo people.

"Maalan Jira! (Do I even exist!)... tells of the occupation of Finfinne (what is today Addis Ababa) in the 1880s that dispossessed the Tulama Oromo clans.."
https://t.co/L9JR0LgCss

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

Ethiopian protest music: the songs of Hachalu Hundessa reveal the struggles of the Oromo people
#Hachalu #Hundessa
https://t.co/Mt15A4LlTC

[Asebe Regassa @AsebeRegassa]

@KjetilTronvoll @Abbaacabsa Exactly, one of the mechanisms authoritarian regimes use to stay on power is creating conflicts and tensions
#AbiyAhmedAli is doing this

[Milkessa Gemechu @milkessam]

Heartbreaking to learn that Kulani Hawas, an Oromo mother, was executed by Abiy’s Ethiopian army in Boset, East Shewa. She was arrested because her son is alleged member of the OLA. The army executed her along with many suspects under custody on October 30, 2023. RIP

[Tsegaye Ararssa @RArarssa]

#Wallagga is subjected to starvation and epidemic disease because of #AbiyAhmed’s regime’s acts of commission (war, displacement, siege, etc) and omission (deliberate abdication of responsibility to provide for necessary social [health] and… 1/n