Abba Ayaan

Malagasy | Unoriginal | I aim to provoke

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

A rationale that tries to absolve criminals of their crimes without punishment is an attempt to appeal to tradition & emotion, and an appeal to pity. https://t.co/JJZH5mHQlH
For the only platform that is worthy of its name @curateoromia.

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

"Ethiopia’s landlockedness has not only led to the loss of vital economic opportunities but has also diminished its regional role. Ethiopia has a historical right and strategic importance in the Red Sea."

No. Ethiopia lost access to the Red Sea by recognising Eritrea in 1993

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

Excited to announce the launch of @curateoromia's revamped website! It's fresh, better organized, and designed to be more reader-friendly. More is to come. https://t.co/w4edu1NuQf

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

Shaggar City: A New Label on an Old Scar

"While presented as a progressive urban development initiative, the establishment of Shaggar City represents a modern reiteration of historical dynamics of exploitation, centralization, and political control," argues Ayehu Bacha Teso, a Ph.D. Fellow at the Conflict Research Group (CRG), Ghent University.
#ShaggarCity #Urbanization #Oromia #Ethiopia https://t.co/OJwFSbCXC9

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

Operating under the assumption that the EU cares about anything but their bottom line is quite naive. Rene.

Congolization indeed.

[René Lefort @rene_renelefort]

In fact, they may attract foreign investors and give the regime a short-term respite but, beyond that, they contribute to push Ethiopia into a kind of Congolization. 4/4

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

"Under the guise of boosting #Oromia’s tourism, Visit Oromia uses taxpayers’ money to whitewash the state’s crimes and promote a picture of stability and success," @abbaayaan opines.
https://t.co/312DApykfX

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

At least 10 Fano factions in armed resistance in #Amhara, new report says https://t.co/By0gnaa9Ja via @CurateOromia

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

It is a sad scene when sane voices are few but controversial and problematic voices are highlighted. A must read @curateoromia https://t.co/lA0HFHnPSA

[Addis Standard @addisstandard]

#Ethiopia: Four civilians killed in clashes between government forces and #OLA in Sulula Fincha district of #Oromia region
https://t.co/k2bcARdepr

Four civilians tragically lost their lives during clashes between government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the #Sulula_Fincha district.

A senior manager and employee of Fincha Sugar Factory, located in the conflict area, confirmed the civilian casualties. However, they say normalcy is gradually returning in the area.

The conflict erupted during negotiations aimed at ending the five-year militarized conflict in the Oromia region. Despite hopes for peace, talks have failed for the second time. The federal government and OLA blame each other for the collapse of the negotiations.

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

Baga geessan. Happy #Irreechaa🌾

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

I have often heard that both Islam & Christianity are incompatible with the Oromo way of life. A Senegalese approach to both Middle Eastern faiths is necessary. For the Oromo soul yearns for Waaqa Gurraacha & recognizes no other supreme.

[Curate Oromia @curateoromia]

"An #Oromo can honor #Irreechaa as a political and cultural gathering without actually observing the holiday as a practice of spiritual thanksgiving," writes @iamsoreti in her latest article.

Take a read and let us know what you think!
#Oromia #Ethiopia
https://t.co/lH9o8RUf2L

[Shop Oromia @shoporomia]

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[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

My only hope is that the Qeerro generation does not allow for a political settlement that doesn't ensure accountability & transitional justice.

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

If you want to know why Africa, more specifically, the Horn of Africa is beyond repair. Look at this picture & see how leaders of two genocidal & criminal govt's, sent 00000s to their graves yet manage to smile & hug each other after that. Escaping accountability, cheered on.

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

I believe peace can be made with any nation in the world, except Amharas. They argue against simple facts. The biggest example is the issue of Finfinne, no-one in that country denies that it is an Oromo land except Amharas.

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

Here is where we failed as people, in African traditions, young men went to war, governed and ruled while old men offered council. The Gada system teaches that as well. Maybe the fault within our politics is that we allowed old men to govern, go to war and rule.

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

Yes! protests are very important but the action needed here to save Wollega and by extension Oromia must be far reaching. No political settlements that don't call for a referendum and no for turning the other cheek.

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

Them for two straight years will create similar effects to what's going on in Oromia now. The only way forward for "Ethiopia" is to remove PP, and this, in light of the international community complicity, will have to be done through more violence and bloodshed.

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

A Tegaru acquaintance told me when the war expanded in mid 2021, "The way this war will end, is with fat bold old guys sitting at the table, escaping justice and cutting deals to stay in power." Yesterday's agreement is nothing short of that...

[Abba Ayaan @abbaayaan]

While this might end the daily suffering of Tegarus, its implications, like in Oromia, will lead to the resurface of conflict. In Oromia, OPDO was pushed down the throat of the youth who suffered under its yoke, forcing Tigrayans to live with people who killed, raped & maimed...