Today, we mark the anniversary of Yekatit 12, the massacre of tens of thousands of Ethiopians by fascists over the course of three days.
In response to the atrocities unfolding across Addis Ababa, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Cornelius Van Engert opened the doors of the American diplomatic compound, the American Gibbi, to shelter and save the lives of over 700 #Ethiopian men, women, and children.
Follow the link to watch interviews with surviving children and relatives of the Ethiopians whose lives were saved by the courageous actions of Chargé d'Affaires Cornelius Van Engert in May 1937. https://t.co/YxhvaRJuim
It's rare for a collection of embassies to issue a joint statement about events in their country of posting. So statement by G7 Embassies in Addis about Raya violence is quite significant; who can argue with the points they raise? Ethiopia needs peace!
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#OLF-shene claims to be fighting to “liberate the Orome people.” Yet, they are burning down buses, trucks, and blocking public transportation. They rob banks, kidnap civilians, and kill Oromo civilians as well. They destroy public and private businesses, and hold civilians hostages. By doing these evil things, who are they really liberating and from what?
#OLF-shene claims to be fighting to “liberate the Orome people.” Yet, they are burning down buses, trucks, and blocking public transportation. They rob banks, kidnap civilians, and kill Oromo civilians as well. They destroy public and private businesses, and hold civilians hostages. By doing these evil things, who are they really liberating and from what?