In 2015 EPRDF announced 100% election โvictoryโ and faced 3 years of unwavering protest in w/h the ppl won. The Administration of Abiy is going the same path but not gonna survive even that long. @UN@SecBlinken@USAID@ChrisCoons#FreeOromoLeaders
Space for peaceful political engagements is closed hence there is armed resistance in most parts of Oromia, Tigray, benishangul, Afar, and konso. @UN@SecBlinken@USAID@ChrisCoons#FreeOromoLeaders
In Ethiopia, the rule of tyranny has replaced the rule of law. Ethiopian prisons are filled with Oromo political leaders and youths. Abiy betrayed the very people that brought him to power. @UN@SecBlinken@USAID@ChrisCoons#FreeOromoLeaders
Almost all political prisoners in Ethiopia are Oromo. It is systematic oppression. Government has used lethal force on protesters who opposed this injustice. That is why people used Irreecha event to denounce the Administration of Abiy! @UN@SecBlinken#FreeOromoLeaders
Since the war on Oromia and Tigray began, people have experienced looting, indiscriminate killing. women got raped, properties & historical sites destroyed. The government of Abiy needs to be stopped. Oromia cant wait, Tigrai cant wait. @UN@SecBlinken@USAID#FreeOromoLeaders
#Eth regime has been involved in violent crackdown freedom of speech and expressions. As a result, the participants of Irreecha used the space to speak up for what they believed in. people were chanting โWe are not governed by Abiy, #FreeOromoLeaders "
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The Oromo people have spoken up for the protection of human rights, democracy and demanded freedom on Irreecha Festival held in Finfinne/Addis Ababa and Bishoftu on October 2 and 3, 2021. People chanted #FreeJawarMohammed , #FreeBekeleGerba, #FreeOromoLeaders
Since the war is declared on Tigray and Oromia, innocent civilians are massacred, denied access to Food, and raped by a group of soldiers. Recognising this government will only exacerbate the situation. @UN@SecBlinken@USAID@ChrisCoons#FreeOromoLeaders
Increasing number of people are facing serious food insecurity and famine while the govt that sworn in today is spending billions on a war(with its own people). The solution is to #FreeOromoLeaders, make peace with warring sides and have national dialogue. @UN@SecBlinken
This is the same govt that waged war on his own people, publicly executed teenagers , blocked aid and jailed thousands. Recognising and congratulating this govt will only extend the suffering of our people. @UN@SecBlinken@USAID@ChrisCoons#FreeOromoLeaders