የኦሮሞ ትግል በጠላት እይታ በላይ እንዴት እያበበ ነው
በዳንዲ ረገባ
የኦሮሚያ ጠላቶች ዓይናቸውን ዘግተው የኦሮሞ ነፃነት ትግል እንደጠፋ ቢያስቡም፣ ከእግራቸው በታች ያለው መሬት ግን ሁሉንም እየቀየረ ነበር። የኦሮሞ ነፃነት ትግል ለጠላቶች እይታ የተዘጋጀ ትርኢት አይደለም፤ ዓለም ባትመለከትም መልክዓ ምድሩን እየቀረጸ የሚሄድ ጸጥተኛና የማያቋርጥ ማዕበል ነው። ዛሬ እንቅስቃሴው በተጓዘበት መንገድ ላይ ሲያሰላስል፣ አንድ እውነት ግልጽ ሆኗል፦ ሥራው ቀጥሏል፣ ፍሬዎቹ ተባዝተዋል፣ የኦሮሞ ብሔር መሠረትም ከመቼውም ጊዜ በላይ ጠንካራ ሆኗል።
የመቀዛቀዝ ተረት
የኦሮሞ ነፃነት ተቃዋሚዎች ዝምታ መገዛት እንደሆነ በመገመት ለዓመታት ተናግረዋል። ዘዴያዊ እንደገና ማስተካከያዎችን ወይም ጊዜያዊ እረፍቶችን በመጥቀስ ትግሉ እንደሞተ አውጀዋል። ተሳስተዋል። አንድ ነጸብራቅ እንደሚያስታውሰን፣ “Diinonni Oromoo otuu hin beekiin hojiilee ABO hojjataa ture” —ጠላቶቹ እየተሠራ ስላለው ሥራ አያውቁም ነበር። የኦሮሞ ነፃነት ግንባር አልጠፋም፤ ተላመደ። ሠራ። በጭቆና ኮንክሪት ውስጥ ዘልቀው የሚወጡ ዘሮችን ተከለ።
ትግሉ ቀጥተኛ መስመር አይደለም፤ ከጊዜ በኋላ ሸለቆዎችን የሚቀርጽ ጠመዝማዛ ወንዝ ነው። የመመለስ ጊዜያት ነበሩ፣ ተዋጊዎቹ ራሳቸው በማያውቁት ግዛት ውስጥ ሲሰናከሉበት ነበር። “Yeroo garii qabsaa’oti waan muuxannoo itti hin qabneef danqamuun ifaa dha.” መደናቀፍ፣ ያልታወቀ ነገር መጋፈጥ፣ የማንኛውም የነፃነት ጉዞ ተፈጥሯዊና አብራሪ አካል ነው። ነገር ግን ነጸብራቁ ወሳኝ ልዩነት ያሳያል፦ “Danqamuun garuu qabsoo irraa yeroof duubatti deebi’uu malee qabsoo dhiisuu jechuu miti.”
መደናቀፍ የማቆሚያ ምልክት አይደለም፤ ማዞሪያ ነው። ለጊዜው ወደ ኋላ መመለስ፣ መገምገም፣ መሰባሰብ እና በብልህነት መምታት ሽንፈት ሳይሆን እውነተኛ ድል ለማግኘት የሚያስችል እንቅስቃሴ ምልክት ነው።
የማይታገል ፈቃድ ተጨባጭ ፍሬዎች
ተቺዎች በምናብ ድክመቶች ላይ ባተኮሩ ቁጥር፣ የኦሮሞ ትግል በጸጥታ ሊሰረዙ የማይችሉ ድሎችን እያከማቸ ነበር። ነጸብራቁ እነዚህን ስኬቶች በገርነትና በተገቢው ኩራት ዘርዝሯል፦
ኦሮሚያ ተነስታለች። ኦሮሚያ ረቂቅ ነገር ናት ብለው መደበቅ አይችሉም። እውቅና ያለው አካል፣ ክብር የሚሰጠው የትውልድ አገር፣ ፍትሕ የሚጠይቅ ታሪክ ሆናለች። “Oromiyaan bobaa diinaa jalaa bahee beekamee jira.” ብሔሩ ከመካድ ጥላ ወጥቶ ወደ አለም አቀፍና ሀገር ውስጥ እውቅና ብርሃን ወጥቷል።
ቋንቋው ተገቢውን ቦታ አግኝቷል። አፋን ኦሮሞ፣ በአንድ ወቅት ወደ ግል ሕይወት ዳር የተገፋው ቋንቋ፣ አሁን የትምህርትና የመንግሥት ሥራ ቋንቋ በመሆን ከፍ ብሎ ቆሟል። “Afaan Oromoo afaan barnootaa fi hojii mootummaa ta’eera.” ይህ ትንሽ ስጦታ አይደለም፤ አብዮታዊ ለውጥ ነው። የአንድ ሕዝብ ቋንቋ የክፍል እና የቢሮ ቋንቋ በሚሆንበት ጊዜ፣ የዚያ ሕዝብ ነፍስ በይፋ እውቅና አግኝታለች።
ጽሑፉ በሕይወት አለ። “Qubeen Afaan Oromoo kan Afaan Oromoo ittiin barsiisan ta’eera.” የኦሮሞ ፊደል—በአንድ ወቅት የታገደ፣ በአንድ ወቅት የተሰረዘ—አሁን ልጆች የራሳቸውን ቅርስ ውበት እንዲማሩ በንቃት ጥቅም ላይ ይውላል። ፊደል መማር ነፃነት ነው። በእናት ቋንቋ ማንበብ አእምሮን ከቅኝ ግዛት ባርነት መልሶ መያዝ ነው።
ባንዲራው ሳይሸነፍ ይውለበልባል። “Alaabaan Oromoo mallattoo diddaa fi bilisummaa qabsoo Oromoo ta’ee beekamee jira.” የኦሮሞ ባንዲራ ከእንግዲህ የተሸሸገ የአመጽ ምልክት አይደለም፤ እውቅና ያለው የመቋቋምና የነፃነት አርማ ነው። በስብሰባዎች፣ በዲያስፖራ አዳራሾችና በሚሊዮኖች ልብ ውስጥ ይንፀባርቃል። እንደገና ሊሰየም ፈቃደኛ ያልሆነ ብሔር ቀለሞች ናቸው።
የዘሩ አበባ
ነጸብራቁ ስለ አንድ ቆንጆና ጥልቅ ለውጥ ይናገራል፦ “Akkanaan sanyiin bilisummaa facaafamee daraaree hundee sabboonummaa Oromoo fi Oromummaa ta’aa jira.”
የነፃነት ዘሮች፣ በትግሉ አስቸጋሪ አፈር ላይ የተበተኑት፣ አሁን እያበቡ ነው። በኦሮሞ ማንነትና ብሔርነት መሠረቶች ላይ ሥር እየሰደዱ ነው። ይህ አፋጣኝ ድል አይደለም፤ ትውልዳዊ ለውጥ ነው። የኦሮሞ ሕዝብ ቅድመ አያቶቻቸው ስለታገሉት ነገር አበባ እያዩ ነው። ማንነቱ ከእንግዲህ ዝም ትውስታ አይደለም፤ በየቀኑ እያደገ የሚሄድ ሕያውና ትንፋሽ ያለው እውነታ ነው።
የመቀጠል ቅዱስ ግዴታ
ሆኖም፣ ነጸብራቁ የእርካታ ዘፈን አይደለም። የሚያስተጋባውን ተጠያቂነት የሚያሳይ ቃል ይዞ አምጥቷል፦ “Kun haga hireen murteeffannaa ummata Oromoo dhugoomutti jabaatee kan itti fufu ta’a.”
ይህ ጉዞ ቀጥሎ ይቆያል—በጥንካሬ፣ ያለ ምንም ይቅርታ፣ እየጨመረ በሚሄድ ሞገድ—የኦሮሞ ሕዝብ መሠረታዊ መብቶች ሙሉ በሙሉ እስኪሳኩ ድረስ። ራስን መወሰን ጥያቄ ከመሆን ይልቅ እውነታ እስኪሆን ድረስ። የኦሮሚያ ምድር በራሷ ልጆች ፈቃድ እስክትተዳደር ድረስ።
የትግሉ የአሁኑ ምዕራፍ ያልተለመደ ክስተት አይደለም፤ የዚያ የማይታገል ቁርጠኝነት ቀጥተኛ ውጤት ነው። “Waanti amna qabsoo keessatti argaa jirrus dhugaadhuma kana.” ዛሬ የምናየው ሁሉ መንበርከክ ፈቃደኛ ያልሆኑ ሕዝቦች ንጹሕ እውነት ነው።
የመቋቋም ቅርስ፣ የፍትሕ የወደፊት ጊዜ
“Qabsoon Bilisummaa fi haqa Oromoo kabachiisuuf yoomiyyuu jabatee itti fufa; hireen murteeffannaa ummata Oromoof godhamus kan wareegama keenyaan dhugoomuu dha.”
የኦሮሚያን ነፃነትና ፍትሕ ለማክበር የሚደረገው ትግል በማይዳከም ጥንካሬ ይቀጥላል—ለዘላለም እና ለዘለዓለም። የኦሮሞ ሕዝብ የሚታገለው መብቶች ለመለመን የሚቻሉ ስጦታዎች አይደሉም፤ መገኘት ያለባቸው ውስጣዊ እውነቶች ናቸው። የእነዚያ መብቶች ማሳካትም የፖለቲካ ምኞት ብቻ አይደለም፤ የተቀደሰ አደራ፣ በኦሮሞ ሁሉ ትከሻ ላይ ያረፈ ሃላፊነት—በትውልድ አገሩም ሆነ በዲያስፖራ ሩቅ አገሮች።
ጠላቶቹ ወደ ጎን ተመልክተው ሊሆን ይችላል። ሥራው እንደቆመ አስበው ሊሆን ይችላል። ነገር ግን የኦሮሞ ሕዝብ ከመቼውም ጊዜ በበለጠ ጥልቅ እየቆፈረ፣ ከጭቆኞች የሚበልጡ ዘሮችን እየተከለ፣ እና ለብዙ ሺህ ዓመታት የሚቆይ ብሔራዊ ማንነት እየገነባ ነው።
ያልታየው ሥራ አሁን ታይቷል። የተተከሉት ዘሮች እያበቡ ነው። በእሳት የተፈተነውና በትዕግሥት የተደቀነው ትግልም ወደ ፊት ይጓዛል—ቆራጭ፣ ወጥ፣ እና የማይሸነፍ።
ድል ለኦሮሞ ሕዝብ! 
A Mother’s Heart in a Moment of Need: Muhuba’s Kindness Touches the World
An Oromo Australian mother of four from Melbourne has shown the world that humanity knows no language barrier—and that a single act of kindness can echo far beyond one hospital room.
The Call That Changed Everything
It was the end of a long shift. Muhuba, a cleaner at the Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, was heading home after another day of ensuring that rooms were sanitised and environments were safe for patients, families, and staff. She was tired. She was ready to return to her family.
Then her phone rang.
On the other end was a voice from the hospital, asking if she could help. A labouring patient had arrived alone. She was scared. She couldn’t speak English. And staff had just discovered that Muhuba spoke her language.
Muhuba didn’t hesitate. She turned around and came straight back.
“I just wanted to help,” she said.
Those few words—simple, unassuming—speak volumes about the kind of person she is.
Five Hours of Compassion
Muhuba was quickly given scrubs and rushed into the operating theatre. For the next five hours, she stayed by the patient’s side. She held her hand. She spoke to her in her own language. She calmed her fears.
She was not a midwife, a nurse, or a doctor. She was a cleaner—a “placemaker,” in the language of her employer, ISS. But in that moment, she was the only person who could truly communicate with a terrified mother about to bring a new life into the world.
The woman gave birth safely, comforted by the presence of someone who spoke her words, understood her heart, and gave her the dignity of being heard.
For that mother, Muhuba was more than a translator. She was comfort. She was courage. She was a familiar voice in a frightening moment. She became like family when the woman needed someone the most.
A Legacy of Kindness
Muhuba’s colleagues say she has always been known for her caring heart. For many years, she has helped people at her workplace, especially those who struggle with language barriers or need someone to stand with them during difficult moments. Her act was not a one-time gesture—it is a reflection of who she is.
As an Oromo Australian woman, Muhuba has made her family, her community, and her people proud. She has shown the world the beauty of kindness, respect, generosity, and humanity. She has demonstrated that compassion does not require a clinical degree—it requires a human heart.
Global Recognition
Last year, Muhuba’s extraordinary kindness was recognised with a state-wide award from ISS, the global facility services company that employs her. Her act of going above and beyond stood out as an example of the power of compassion in healthcare.
This year, her story has reached an even greater level. She has been named one of four international finalists in a global awards program. In May, ISS will fly her to Denmark for the awards ceremony, where she will represent Australia—and the Oromo community—on the international stage.
This is a proud moment for Muhuba, for her family, for the Oromo community in Australia, and for everyone who believes in the power of helping others.
A Message to Us All
Muhuba did not help because she wanted praise. She helped because her heart told her to help. That is what makes her story so powerful.
A mother of four, a hardworking Oromo Australian woman, and a symbol of compassion, Muhuba reminds us that one act of kindness can touch lives far beyond one hospital room. Her story is not only about an award. It is about kindness. It is about humanity. It is about standing beside someone when they are scared, alone, and in need of support.
“Aayyoo Muhuba, thank you for showing us the true meaning of humanity. Thank you for representing your family, your community, and your people with dignity. May Allah bless you, raise you higher, and give you a long life.”
Shabo Media proudly celebrates Muhuba—a beautiful example of kindness, compassion, and humanity. Muhuba’s family and the Oromo people are proudly celebrating her achievements.
The Case for Dual Citizenship in Ethiopia
In our increasingly interconnected world, the Ethiopian diaspora represents a vast reservoir of talent, capital, and cultural richness. To fully harness this potential, the Ethiopian government should formally recognize dual citizenship. This policy shift is a strategic imperative for national development, moving beyond outdated notions of exclusive allegiance to embrace a more inclusive and pragmatic vision of Ethiopian identity.
The current denial of dual citizenship creates an artificial and counterproductive divide. It forces a choice between a new life abroad and a fundamental connection to their homeland, stifling the very contributions the nation needs. The benefits of reform are clear and compelling:
- Economic Growth: Dual citizenship would unlock significant investment. By granting diaspora Ethiopians the full rights and security of citizenship, they would be empowered to invest more confidently in businesses, real estate, and the stock market, directly fueling entrepreneurship and economic growth.
- Knowledge and Cultural Exchange: This policy would fortify the bonds of culture and knowledge. It facilitates the seamless flow of ideas, skills, and heritage, ensuring that future generations remain connected to their roots and actively engaged in Ethiopia’s cultural and intellectual landscape.
- Political Engagement and Unity: Granting dual citizenship integrates the diaspora into the nation’s democratic fabric. It provides a formal voice in Ethiopia’s future, transforming alienation into engagement and fostering a stronger, more unified global Ethiopian community.
- Global Competitiveness: Ethiopia is currently an outlier. Many nations across Africa and the world actively leverage dual citizenship to engage their diaspora. To compete for global talent and investment, Ethiopia must modernize its citizenship laws and join this progressive trend.
Ultimately, accepting dual citizenship is more than a legal update—it is a profound commitment to inclusivity and progress. It is a recognition that the strength of a nation lies not only within its borders but also in the hands of its global citizens. By embracing its diaspora, Ethiopia can unlock a new chapter of development, unity, and shared prosperity.
የአባት ዶቲ ቱራ አጭር የትግል እና የህይወት ታሪክ
አባት ዶቲ ቱራ ከቀደሙት የትምህርት ጠበቃዎችና ለህዝባቸው ነጻነት የቆመው ከጥቂቱ ታጋዮች መካከል አንዱ ነበሩ። የትምህርት ኃይል በሙሉ የሚያስተውሉትን ብርሃን ለሌሎች ለማካፈል ያልተዳከሙ የእውቀት አባት ነበሩ።
በምዕራብ አርሲ ዞን፣ ነጌሌ አርሲ ወረዳ ከተወለዱ በኋላ፣ አባት ዶቲ ከህጻንነታቸው አንስቶ ለህዝባቸው የሚደርሰውን እውቀታዊ እና ማንነታዊ ጭፍጨፋ አስተውለው ነበር። በንጉሠ ነገሥቱ ዘመን የመጀመሪያ ደረጃ ትምህርታቸውን እስከ 5ኛ ክፍል ካጠናቀቁ በኋላ፣ በጎቤና በመቂ (ምሥራቅ ሸዋ) ከተሞች እንደ መምህር ተመድበው ለብዙዎች የእውቀት ብርሃን አበራላቸው። በእግራቸው ብዙ ኪሎሜትሮችን ተጉዘው ትውልዳቸውን በትምህርት ለማሳደግ አስተዳደሩ።
የአባት ዶቲ ትግል ግን በመማርና በመማር ብቻ አልተገደበም። የኦሮሞ ማህበረሰብ ባህል፣ እሴት እና ማንነት እንዲያድግ በማድረግ፣ እንዲሁም በወቅቱ ከነበረው አስተዳደራዊ ስርአት ለመጣል መንገድ አሳይተዋል። ወደ አዲስ አበባ ከመጡ በኋላ፣ ከመምህርነት በተጨማሪ የተለያዩ የንግድ ስራዎችን በመከናወን ሀብት አፍርተው፣ ይህንንም ሀብት ሙሉ በሙሉ ለኦሮሞ ሕዝብ የነጻነት ትግል አበረክተው።
በ1960 ዎቹ የተነሳውን የትጥቅ ትግል፣ የተማሪዎች ንቅናቄ እና የመጫና ቱለማ ማህበር እንቅስቃሴ በገንዘብ እና በሙያ ረድተዋል። አባት ዶቲ በኦሮሞ የትግል ታሪክ ውስጥ ከቄስ ጉዲና ቱምሳ፣ ጃል ባሮ ቱምሳ፣ ጃል ሞቱማ አብዲ እና ጃል መገርሳ በሪና ከሌሎችም ጉምቱዎች ጎን ለጎን ቆሞ በጋራ ያገለገሉ አንዱ ናቸው።
ለዚህም ትግላቸው ዋጋ፣ ከቄስ ቱምሳ ጉዲና ጋር ለ10 ዓመታት በእስር ታስረዋል። ከኃይለሥላሴ መንግሥት አስተዳደር እስከ ወያኔ መንግሥት ዘመን ድረስ በተደጋጋሚ እስርና እንግልት ከደረሰባቸው በኋላ፣ ሀገራቸውን ለቅቀው ለመሰደድ ተገደዱ። ትግላቸው ግን በስደት ያለባቸው አሜሪካ፣ ፖርትላንድ ግዛት ላይ ቀጠለ።
አባት ዶቲ በስደት አገር በረጅም ህመም ከተያዙ በኋላ በህክምና ሲረዱ ቆይተው በህዳር 18 ቀን 2018 ዓ.ም ከዚህ ዓለም በሞት ተለዩ። ዜና ህልፈታቸው ለሚያውቋቸው ሁሉ ጥልቅ ሐዘን ፈጥሯል።
የቀብር ሥርዓት
የአባት ዶቲ ሬና ከአሜሪካ አገር ነገ ጠዋት 1:00 ሰዓት (ማለዳ) ቦሌ ዓለም አቀፍ አውሮፕላን ማረፊያ ላይ በክብር ይቀበላል። ከዚያም ወደ ባቱ-ዝዋይ ከተማ (5:00 ሰዓት) እና ነጌሌ አርሲ ከተማ (7:00 ሰዓት) በሚደረግ ስነ-ስርዓት ከተሰናበተ በኋላ፣ ስርዓተ ቀብራቸው በትውልድ ሀገራቸው ኩየራ አድቬንቲስት ቤተ ክርስቲያን ከቀኑ 8:00 ሰዓት ላይ ይፈጸማል።
የአባት ዶቲ ወዳጆች፣ የቃል አዛውንት እና አድናቂዎች ሁሉ በዚህ አሳፋሪ ጊዜ በስነ-ስርዓቱ ላይ ተገኝተው የመጨረሻ አዳም ስግደት እንደሚሰጡ በሙሉ ክብር እንጠይቃለን።
ለቤተሰቦቻቸው፣ ለዘመዶቻቸው እና ለኦሮሞ ሕዝብ በጠቅላላ መጽናናትን እንመኛለን። ለዘላለም ይታሰባሉ!
Irreecha Festival at Hora Shaankurii Celebrates Peace, Unity, and Gratitude
NOONNO, WEST SHEWA – The Irreecha festival, a symbol of peace, reconciliation, thanksgiving, love, brotherhood, and prosperity, was celebrated with great fervor at the Hora Shaankurii spring in the Nonno district of the West Shewa Zone.
On Saturday, September 29, 2025, the ceremony was held at the sacred site, drawing large crowds of participants. The celebration was a profound display of Oromo culture and spirituality, attended by Qeerroo and Qarree youth, women carrying siinqee (symbols of women’s power), and Gadaa leaders.
In Oromo tradition, Irreecha is a thanksgiving festival through which the Oromo people express gratitude to Waaqaa (God), celebrate life, and pray for the resolution of hidden conflicts and for a prosperous future. The ceremony commenced with the Abbaa Horaa (custodian of the spring) performing the ritual, followed by the Eebba (prayers and blessings) led by the Gadaa leaders.
The festival serves not only the Oromo people but also as a beacon of unity, love, and genuine brotherhood among all nations and nationalities, strengthening mutual respect and understanding.
In conclusion, the Gadaa leaders of Noonno district extended their gratitude to the Foolee (youth), various security forces, the community of the district, and all individuals who contributed to the successful and respectful celebration of the festival.
A tragic incident: Oromo woman was shot and killed.
[SBO – November 24, 2025] Oromo Woman, Likkinesh Tarrafaa, Reportedly Killed by Gunfire in Boji, West Wallagga.
A tragic incident has been reported in the West Wollega Zone of Oromia, where an Oromo woman was shot and killed.
According to a report obtained by the Sagalee Bilisummaa Oromoo (SBO) media outlet, the victim, identified as Likkinesh Tarrafaa, was fatally shot by armed assailants on the morning of Monday, November 23, 2025. The killing took place in the Boji area of the West Wallagga zone.
The report states that the identity of the armed group responsible for this act remains unknown. It is also reported that the local community has been plunged into a state of severe fear and anxiety following the killing.
This targeted killing of Likkinesh Tarrafaa is a heinous act that demands immediate and transparent investigation. All relevant authorities must be held accountable to clarify the circumstances of this death and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Remembering Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo: A Legacy of Oromo Advocacy
A Message of Condolence from the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) on the Passing of Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) expresses its profound grief and sorrow upon learning of the passing of the esteemed Oromo scholar, historian, and human rights advocate, Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo.
Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo was born and raised in Nageellee Arsi, West Arsi Zone, in the southeastern region of Oromia.
From his youth, Professor Hamdeessaa was a witness to the oppression and resistance of the Oromo people under successive Ethiopian imperial regimes. His personal history reveals that he grew up amidst the struggles of his people, developing from an early age into a resolute individual who refused to be a tool of the enemy’s oppression.
After completing his primary and secondary education, Professor Hamdeessaa pursued advanced studies abroad. He earned a B.A. in History from Avondale College, Australia (1972), an M.A. in Conflict Resolution from Andrews University, USA (1974), and a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding from Michigan State University, USA (1981). His doctoral research focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and the role of Oromo cultural traditions.
Leveraging his academic expertise, he conducted various research projects and served as the Director of International Student Services and Oromo Cultural Affairs at George Mason University (1982–1990), where he engaged deeply with the Oromo diaspora.
His distinguished academic career also included positions as a Professor in the Department of Conflict Resolution at Nova Southeastern University (1998–2004), the Esau Distinguished Visiting Professor of Conflict Resolution at Menno Simons College, University of Winnipeg (2006–2007), and a Professor in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba (2011–2019).
Among his numerous scholarly publications is the work Creating The Third Force: Indigenous Processes of Peacemaking, which presents the Oromo Gadaa system as a model for other nations.
Professor Hamdeessaa also played a significant role in the Oromo liberation struggle. He collaborated with Oromo activists, both living and deceased—such as Luba Guddinaa Tumsaa, Jaal Baaroo Tumsaa, Professor Muhaammad Hasan, Professor Asaffaa Jaallataa, and others—on matters concerning Oromummaa (Oromo national identity).
Furthermore, he initiated the “Shanachaa Jaarsummaa” (Elders’ Mediation) process (2001–2004) in a long-standing effort to resolve political conflicts within the Oromo liberation movement.
His contributions extended to international advocacy, including his involvement in the “Immigration and Refugee Forum” during the 1980s, which helped secure refugee status for Oromos in the USA, and his participation in the London Peace Conference (1991) aimed at transforming Ethiopia’s political system.
He was also instrumental in founding the Oromo Studies Association (OSA), through which he promoted extensive research and scholarship.
Moreover, as a professor to countless university students, he planted the seeds of peace, human rights, and social change, inspiring many to become advocates and achievers in these fields.
Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo was an Oromo intellectual born into the Oromo struggle, who matured within it, and strived tirelessly to see the fruits of Oromo liberation. He passed away on November 22, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) shares in this irreplaceable loss and extends its deepest condolences to his family, relatives, and the entire Oromo nation, wishing them patience and strength.
A fighter falls, but the struggle continues!
Victory to the Masses!
Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
November 23, 2025
Finfinnee
Oromo Studies Association Remembers Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo
Oromo Studies Association (OSA) Mourns the Passing of Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo
The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) has expressed its profound sorrow upon the passing of the esteemed scholar and activist, Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo.
In an official statement, OSA remembered Professor Hamdeessaa not only as a brilliant Oromo intellectual but also as a founding member who played an indispensable role in the establishment of the association. The statement emphasized that his contributions to the fields of Oromo scholarship and the global academic community were truly immeasurable.
The association highlighted his pivotal leadership from the very beginning, noting that he served as its first president and laid a strong foundation for the organization. This was at a critical time in 1986 when Oromo history, knowledge, and culture were under significant pressure. Professor Hamdeessaa provided crucial leadership and made immense contributions to building a robust institution dedicated to critical inquiry, intellectual empowerment, and collective advancement.
OSA’s statement further detailed the professor’s lifelong dedication. Born and raised in Oromia, he waged a long and steadfast struggle for the rights, dignity, and freedom of the oppressed Oromo people.
His commitment to the Oromo cause was evident early on; while in secondary school, he began his activism in human rights, demonstrating an unwavering sense of justice and a spirit of self-sacrifice for the goals of his people. These early experiences set the tone for a life dedicated to scholarship, mentorship, and public service.
After earning his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1981, Professor Hamdeessaa held significant academic positions at numerous prestigious institutions, including George Mason University, Antioch University, Nova Southeastern University, Menno Simons College, and the University of Manitoba.
His scholarly work was robust, focusing on critical areas such as peace and conflict, indigenous peacemaking, African oral traditions, and the politics of the Horn of Africa.
Beyond the academy, OSA noted, Professor Hamdeessaa Tusoo also played a major role in community service and empowerment, leaving a legacy that extends far beyond the classroom.
Oromia Support Group Details Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia
Oromia Support Group Report Details Widespread Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia
November 21, 2025 – The Oromia Support Group (OSG), an organization advocating for human rights, has released a damning 70-page report alleging systematic and widespread human rights violations across Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa.
The report, released on November 20, 2025, documents a severe crisis in Ethiopia, citing extensive human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings, the suppression of public dissent, and the widespread intimidation of civil society leaders.
The OSG’s findings echo concerns previously raised by international bodies. On September 9, 2025, during its 60th session, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) expressed alarm over the human rights situation in Ethiopia, noting that rights to free expression, assembly, and political party association have been severely curtailed.
The OSG further highlighted significant concerns regarding the environment for the country’s upcoming 7th national election, scheduled for 2026, stating that civil society organizations and journalists are operating in a climate of intense fear and repression.
According to the OSG, a significant portion of the human rights violations in Ethiopia are perpetrated by state security forces and affiliated militias. The report details that the recurring inter-ethnic conflicts in Oromia, Amhara, and the post-conflict Tigray regions continue to inflict severe harm on civilian populations.
The group’s documentation provides a grim snapshot of Oromia, alleging that summary executions, arbitrary detentions, and property seizures by government forces are commonplace.
The OSG report specifically names numerous locations where these alleged killings have occurred, including major urban centers such as:
- Finfinnee (Addis Ababa)
- Shaggar
- Adaama
The list also encompasses a wide range of zones and regions across Oromia, such as:
- Shaawa: East, West, South-West, and Central Shaawa
- Arsi: West Arsi and East Arsi
- Hararge: East and West Hararge
- Wallagga: East, West, Qellam, and Horro Guduru Wallagga
- Gujii: East and West Guji
- Boorana
- Bunnoo Badallee
- Jimma
- Iluu Abbaa Booraa
This extensive list underscores the report’s central claim that human rights abuses are not isolated incidents but are pervasive throughout the Oromia region.
Remembering Obbo Dootii Turaa: A Legacy of Oromo Leadership
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has announced the passing of the esteemed Oromo freedom fighter and elder, Obbo Dootii Turaa, expressing its profound sorrow at this great loss.
In an official statement, the OLF conveyed that the death of Obbo Dootii Turaa has left them with a sense of deep and immense grief.
Obbo Dootii was born in 1925 in Nageellee Arsi, Arsi West Zone, in the Southeastern part of Oromia. From a young age, he was deeply conscious of his identity. After completing his elementary education, he became a teacher in his home region, serving in Goobee town and later in Maqii, in East Shewa. In this role, he was dedicated to educating his people on various subjects, ensuring they knew their culture and identity, and teaching them about the realities of living under a foreign colonial system.
After moving to Finfinnee (Addis Ababa), he continued his education and, during the reign of Haile Selassie, ventured into business. He built a family home and a business enterprise, and he strategically used the wealth he accumulated to openly support the Oromo struggle for liberation.
He actively participated in the resistance against the feudal regime, taking part in the 1960s student movements and the initial organized resistance. He also supported the Macca and Tuulama Self-Help Association, contributing his professional skills and financial resources in a significant and visible manner.
Furthermore, during a time when few were dedicating themselves to the cause, Obbo Dootii transformed his business into a meeting place for freedom fighters and his family home into a safe house for them. He also provided material support to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA).
Through his overt and covert work, he collaborated with members and supporters of the OLF, such as the late Luba Guddinaa Tumsaa, Baaroo Tumsaa, Muhee Abdoo, and former OLF High Council member Magarsaa Barii. He was subsequently accused by the oppressive regime of the time and imprisoned for ten years alongside Luba Guddinaa Tumsaa.
Throughout successive Ethiopian regimes—the Haile Selassie monarchy, the Derg, and the TPLF/EPRDF—Obbo Dootii Turaa was repeatedly imprisoned and severely persecuted.
Under the particularly brutal repression of the EPRDF/TPLF/OPDO regime, he was forced into exile, ultimately living as a refugee in the United States.
Obbo Dootii Turaa was a wise Oromo elder, a visionary leader, and a respected authority on Oromo affairs and identity. He remained unwavering in his commitment to Oromo freedom until his final days. He passed away on November 18, 2025, in the United States, at an advanced age after a period of illness.
Oromedia 