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Official Twitter page of the Ogaden Youth and Student Union. Actively advocating on the plight of the Somali people in the Ethiopian-Occupied Ogaden region.

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The conference concluded with a sense of renewed commitment towards achieving the goals set out in OYSU’s mission and vision, namely to advocate for, and champion the rights of Somali people in #Ethiopia.

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On September 1-3 2019, Ogaden Youth and Student Union (OYSU) held its 4th international conference in Jigjiga, Somali Region where Cumar Sheikh Abdullahi was elected as chairman.

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Together, youth delegates strategised on the future of the organisation in light of the rapid political shifts that Ethiopia has undergone in the past year.

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“The president of the region and some of those responsible are in jail. This is good, but just yesterday I saw two of the people who used to beat me regularly walking past me on the street. We recognized each other. They should be in jail too.” https://t.co/pIFfoKNJGN

[Felix Horne @FelixHorne1]

Important analysis on recent events in #Ethiopia by @japanizar https://t.co/DOi4ibw3Dc

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OYSU members wholeheartedly and uncompromisingly work together to achieve their common goal. Happy Anniversary to our OYSU members and supporters! #9thYear #OYSUat9

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Next week he will be undergoing a critical surgery to save his leg at Suldan Hassan Yabarre Referral Hospital in Jigjiga. If you’d like more information on how to support him, then please contact us via dm or Facebook msg. #OYSU

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A few wks ago we shared with you the story of 13yr old Idris from Qubi. Thanks to the support offered by youth from around the world, we were able to bring Idris from Qubbi to Jigjiga to receive medical attention.

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We urge both the regional state and federal government of #Ethiopia to intervene and put an end to the violence. #Moyale #OYSU

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Within the last three days at least 23 people have been killed and 63 others wounded. Ogaden Youth and Student Union vehemently condemns the ongoing violence in #Moyale.

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Currently the homes of #Somali civilians are being systematically burnt by arsonists, and indiscriminate killings have wiped out entire communities. #Moyale

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The #Oromo-#Somali border town #Moyale is currently a site of deadly conflict, the death toll is rising every day and until a lasting solution is found – this situation is likely to escalate and breed further instability.

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Mr Dhaxiir Sharmarke from @OfficialOYSU currently sheds light on situation of exclusion experienced by #Ethiopia's #Somali population in the #Ogaden, which leads to de facto #statelessness

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Please join OYSU #Dhagahbuur for an insightful afternoon! Location will be at the dhagahbuur technical college.

[Clarisse Eraña @ClarisseErana]

“We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.” - MM Bethune

#Youth from #Ogaden diaspora met to discuss their role #peace & #development in #Ethiopia @CRbuildpeace

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Moreover, OYSU UK were joined by Abdirahman Sh. Mahdi - Secretary General of Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) for an interactive session on the perspective of youth on the recent peace deal, and their role in its implementation- including possible challenges.

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OYSU UK organised a one day event with Conciliation Resources focusing on the role and contributing of youth to peace and development in the Ogaden-Somali region during this transitional period.

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This process was in part informed by a conversation that the youth had with Jabarti Bainah via call conference, where he shared his perspectives and observations on the most critical needs of the Somali people in the Ogaden during this time.