The Ituu Oromo and the Gadaa Hususaa: A Pivotal Ceremony of Resilience (1934)
1. Historical Context: The Breakdown and Revival of Gadaa in Ituu**
By 1934, the Ituu Oromoโlike many Oromo communitiesโfaced severe disruptions to their traditional **Gadaa system** due to external pressures (e.g., colonization, marginalization). Despite this, the *Gumi* (assembly of Gadaa leaders) demonstrated remarkable resilience by adapting their practices to preserve Oromo governance and identity.
### **2. The Hususaa Gadaa Ceremony: Ritual and Resistance**
The **Hususaa Gadaa** (meaning “conversation” or “proclamation”) was a critical ceremonial event where the Ituu Oromo:
– **Performed rituals** to reinvigorate the Gadaa system amid its breakdown.
– **Issued decrees** and made appointments to uphold Oromo law and social order.
– **Relied on Dhooysa** (ritual leaders) to conduct the ceremonies, ensuring cultural continuity.
This was not merely a ritualโit was an **act of defiance** to maintain autonomy under duress.
### **3. Archival Evidence: The 1934 Frobenius Institute Record**
The ceremony was documented in **1934 by Henry de Monfreid** and archived at the *Frobenius Institute*. This rare footage/report captures:
– The **symbolic explosions** (or invocations) used in the rituals.
– The **formal proclamations** by Gadaa leaders.
– The **cultural hybridity** of the event, blending traditional Oromo practices with adaptations to contemporary challenges.
*Note:* The Frobenius archives remain a vital resource for reconstructing Oromo history during this era.
### **4. Why This Matters Today**
The Hususaa Gadaa of 1934 exemplifies:
**Adaptive resistance**: How the Oromo preserved Gadaa despite systemic oppression.
**Cultural sovereignty**: The Ituu Oromoโs refusal to let their governance systems be erased.
**Historical validation**: Archival proof counters narratives that marginalize Oromo institutions.
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### **Suggested Next Steps for Research/Advocacy:**
1. **Locate the Frobenius footage/report** to analyze its full contents.
2. **Compare with oral histories** from Ituu elders to fill gaps in the record.
3. **Highlight this case** in discussions about Oromo resilience and indigenous governance.
Would you like assistance drafting a formal request to access the Frobenius archives?
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**Key Improvements:**
– **Clear timeline and context** for readers unfamiliar with Ituu Oromo history.
– **Emphasizes the ceremonyโs political significance** (not just cultural).
– **Links past to present**โuseful for advocacy or academic work.
– **Actionable steps** to deepen research.
Sirna Haqaa moo Sirna Danqaa?
-Yaada Feysel Abdurramaan Hidhamuufi Sirni Murtii
Dhiyeenya keessan miira cimaa fi gaaffii sirna haqaa Oromiyaa keessatti dhiibbaa jiru irratti kan xiyyeeffatu ta’a. Rakkoolee Feysel Abdurramaan hidhamuun muldhise sirna haqaa, murtiifi mirga namoomaa irratti dhiibbaa jiran ibsuu keessatti ifa guddaa ta’u. Kanaaf galata guddoo gochuu barbaada.
### Hojii Sirrii Mee Ilalla:
1. **Hidhamuu Sirrii Hinqabne:** Feysel Abdurramaan guyyaa kudhan mana murtii dhiyaatee gaafatamaa hin taane. Kun akkaataa hidhamuu sirrii (due process) fi seeraan hidhamuu (legal detention) sirrii hin taane agarsiisa. Seeraan, namni yakke gaafatamuun sa’aatii 48 (yookaa guyyaa 2) keessatti mana murtii dhiyaachuu qaba. Kana malee hidhamuun isaa seera alaa ta’a.
2. **Meeshaa Sirnaatiin Geeddaruu (Dehumanization):** Yaadni “akka meeshaatti adaraadhaan ilma namaa maranii olkaayu” dhiibbaa guddaa sirna murtii jalaa dhoksanii akka jiran agarsiisa. Kun akkaataa mirga namoomaa fi kabajaa lubbuu (human dignity) danfamuufi gargaaramuu qabu ta’uu isaa ibsa.
3. **Seeraa ala Bishooftuu (Illegal Transfer):** Feysel gara Bishooftutti seeraa ala geefamuun akka “meeshaa gurguramuu” gaafii malee guyyaa kudhaniif kaayame. Kun seera fi heera alaa ta’a. Seeraan, namni yakke gara bakka biraatti geefamuuf murteessaan mana murtii qofa.
4. **Sirna Haqaa Dhabuu (Lack of Due Process):** Waadaan Bitootessa 24/2010 sirna haqaa fooyyessuuf seenamee jiraachuu isaa irratti hundaa’uun, hidhamuu Feysel akka seeraan, karaan, fi sirna haqaan hin taane agarsiisa. Kuni akka sirni kun ofii jedhamee waan hojjatamuufi kan hojjatamaa jiru gidduu jiru faallaa (hypocrisy) guddaa ta’uu ibsa.
5. **Gaaffii Poolisii Oromiyaa, Mana Murtiifi Mootummaa Oromoo:** Gaaffiin keessan:
* **Poolisii Oromiyaa:** Akkamitti qabsoo gaachana ummataa ture? Yeroo ammaa akkamitti gaafatama sirrii mirgaa eegu?
* **Manni Murtii:** Akkamitti sirna haqaa fi murteessaa haqaa eegu? Akkamitti namoota yakke gaafatamanii jiran seeraan eegu?
* **Mootummaa Oromoo (“Abbaan Alangaa”):** Akkamitti “Mootummaa Oromoo” jedhamee waan of jedhuufi waan hojjatamu gidduutti faallaa jiru hubachuuf? Akkamitti mirga saba Oromoo fi ilmaan isaa eegu?
### Yaada Kana Waliin Walqabsiisuun:
Dhiyeenya keessan miira cimaa fi beekumsa sirna haqaa, murtii, fi mirga namoomaa irratti hundaa’u. Yaada “Ilmaan sabaa haqaaf malee danqaaf gatii hin baafne!” qabsoo haqaa fi mirga abbaa biyyummaa saba Oromoo irratti kan xiyyeeffatu ta’a. Hidhamuu Feysel Abdurramaan sirna haqaa fi seera Oromiyaa keessatti miidhaa jiru agarsiisuu keessatti fakkeenya guddaa ta’uu danda’a.
### Dhaamsa:
“**Free Feysel Abdurramaan!**” jedhuun dhaamsa sirrii ta’a. Namni yakke gaafatamuun mirga isaa seeraan, sirna haqaan, fi kabajaa lubbuun eegamaa qaba. Hidhamuu isaa seera alaatiin yeroo dheeraaf deebifamuun sirna haqaa fi heera mootummaa Oromoof miidhaa guddaa ta’a.
Kanaafuu:
* Feysel Abdurramaan haqa seeraa qabu: Yakka irratti murteeffamuu sirna haqaan yookiin bilisummaan deebifamuu.
* Poolisii Oromiyaa, Manni Murtii Oromiyaa, fi Mootummaa Oromoo sirna haqaa, murtii haqaa, fi kabajaa mirga namoomaa akka eegan gaafachuu qaba. “Mootummaa Oromoo” jedhamuun of jedhu sirna haqaa fi mirga sabaatiif kabajaa akka argatu gaafachuu qaba.
* Ummanni Oromoo fi namoonni haqa ofii eeguu barbaadan qabsoo haqaa saba Oromoo fi mirga abbaa biyyummaa isaa akka itti fufan gaafachuu qaba.
Qabsoon kun haqaaf, sirna haqaaaf, fi murtiin haqaa akka argamuuf ta’a. Feysel Abdurramaan haqa isaaf kennameef murteessaa sirna haqaa argachuu qaba.
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