Tag Archives: Ogaden National Liberation Front

Under Darkness in the Somali Region of Ethiopia

April 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by GRAHAM PEEBLES No matter how tightly truth is tied down, confined and suffocated, she slowly escapes. Seeping out through cracks and openings large and small, illuminating all, revealing the grime and shame, that cowers in the shadows. The arid … read more »

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Ethiopia: Building a Better Somali Region

April 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By William Lloyd-George, IPS Jijiga — For over two decades Somali Region, in eastern Ethiopia, has been devastated by a grueling insurgency. Trapped in a time warp, it has been forgotten and underdeveloped. But in the last few years, thanks … read more »

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Ethiopian Army wages a secret and brutal war on civilians in Ogaden

March 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian Army wages a secret and brutal war on civilians in Ogaden Fleeing Ogaden refugees recount tales of terror Remote villagers were living in a happy life, performing traditional dances locally known as Daanto; children played hide-and seek; wives were … read more »

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Ethiopia says foils Somali rebel plot to kidnap U.N. workers

March 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – Ethiopia’s intelligence agency said on Monday it had detained eight members of Somalia’s al Shabaab Islamist militant group who it accused of plotting to kidnap U.N. workers. The arrests were the latest in a crackdown on people accused … read more »

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The pain of Ethiopia’s Ogaden Somalis

March 23, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Graham Peebles In a report entitled Collective Punishment, Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlights the case of an innocent 17-year-old Ogaden Somali girl who was held captive for three months in a “dark hole in the ground” and raped 13 … read more »

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The Ethiopian Regime carries on a campaign to starve villagers for submission

March 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Thousands of people have fled from Ogaden Region after the Ethiopian regime unleashed a crackdown and collective punishment campaign against the civilian population in its battle with independence-seeking movement, the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) especially after the ONLF asked … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Road

March 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

March 18, 2013: Ethiopia’s new prime minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, continues to follow the policies of his predecessor and mentor, Meles Zenawi. In fact it appears that Hailemariam is trying to create a cult of the personality around Meles. Government media … read more »

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Ethiopian Security Forces Kill U.S. ‘Terrorist’

March 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s security forces said Sunday that they have killed the leader of a “terror” cell in the southwestern Gambella region, which borders South Sudan. Ethiopian-born American, Omot Odol Ojulu, who was on the country’s most wanted list, … read more »

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Jigjiga – Unveiling the plan behind the foiled abduction of Ogaden Political refugees in Kenya

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The recent foiled abduction of two Ogaden political leaders who were asylum seekers in Kenya by Ethiopian secret service agents in collaboration with rogue elements in the Kenyan security services has increased the worries of Ogaden refugees in Kenya and … read more »

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Ethiopia: Canadian firm inks oil exploration accord amid rebel threat

February 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Despite a warnings from a rebel group earlier this week, Canadian oil and gas company Africa Oil Corporation (AOC), said on Sunday that it has signed a petroleum exploration and production agreement with Ethiopia. The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), … read more »

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Ethiopia: Man fatally shot, dozens wounded at packed Degahbour bar

February 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Dozens of civilians were wounded yesterday afternoon in crowded Degahbour Bar after Ethiopian soldiers opened fire as confirmed by locals and our reporters on the ground. Some locals said they heard crackling gunfire from Ethiopian soldiers, whom they described as … read more »

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Ethiopian rebels warn Canadian firm exploring oil

February 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By KIRUBEL TADESSE Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian rebels on Monday warned a Canadian oil company against oil exploration in the country’s east and said the area is unsafe because of fighting. Africa Oil Corporation should halt all … read more »

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Ethiopia: Under Cover of Security, Governments Jail Journalists -CPJ

February 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Monica Campbell Along an isolated stretch of Ethiopian desert, under a gray July sky, soldiers dragged journalist Martin Schibbye from a truck, stood him up, raised their Kalashnikovs, and fired. The shots whistled by his head. “I thought, just … read more »

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Ethiopian annihilation of the Ogaden people

February 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Graham Peebles Besieged, abused, ignored In the harsh Ogaden region of Ethiopia, impoverished ethnic Somali people are being murdered and tortured, raped, persecuted and displaced by government paramilitary forces. Illegal actions carried out with the knowledge and tacit support … read more »

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Ethiopia: Where is the HRD (Humanitarian Requirements Documents) for 2013?

February 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Yakume A 1.        Humanitarian situation of the country Ethiopia remains one of the world’s least developed countries, ranked 174 out of 187 in the 2011 UNDP Human Development Index. The Ethiopian government is not willing to see relief aid … read more »

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Over 80 Ethiopian soldiers put out of action

January 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Ogaden National Liberation Front Army (ONLA) is continuing its offensive against Ethiopian army troops and its associated militia, where Ethiopian forces are engaged in fighting against ONLF freedom fighters. On January 16, 2013 ONLA received an intelligent tip that … read more »

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UK support is good news for Ethiopians by Ethiopian ambassador to London

January 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Guardian, Your article on DfID’s support for Ethiopia‘s development is very misleading. (UK bid to spend millions training forces accused of abuse, 11 January). Blanket condemnation of the federal and regional government efforts to protect civilians of Ethiopia’s Somali … read more »

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Letter of appreciation from the Ogaden Community of UK (OCUK) to TheGuardian newspaper

January 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Dear editor Alan Rusbridger, The Ogaden Somali Community of UK wishes to express its profound gratitude and appreciation to you, the editor of The Guardian, and in particular to your News Reporter Mr. Ben Quinn for his recent report about … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Rough Neighborhood Gets Worse

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The government and the International Monetary Fund are at odds over projected GDP growth figures. The IMF says Ethiopia’s economy will grow by 6.5 percent in 2013. The government estimate is around ten percent.  The argument is important because the … read more »

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Press Release: Qorahay Media Journalist Group urges the UK government reconsider its decision to aid and train paramilitary forces in the Ogaden

January 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Press Release: According to a recent report published by the Guardian the United Kingdom government intends to offer millions of pounds to aid and train a paramilitary force in the Ogaden known as the “Liyu Police”. The Ogaden has quite … read more »

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Resolve Ogaden Coalition urges UK to refrain from funding Ethiopia’s “special police”

January 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(LONDON) – An exiled independent advocacy group, Resolve Ogaden Coalition (ROC), on Saturday urged the British government to refrain from sending money to train Ethiopian paramilitaries that are widely accused of human rights abuses in the ethnic Somali region. Britain … read more »

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Press Release: Ethiopian “Liyuu-Special Police” and the Crimes Against Humanity in the Ogaden

January 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

According to a recent publication by the Guardian, the British government has plans to fund and train an Ethiopian paramilitary group in the Ogaden and subsidize them with millions of Pounds. Renowned international human rights groups such as: Human Rights … read more »

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Ethiopian force accused of human rights abuse to receive UK millions

January 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Exclusive: documents seen by the Guardian detail £13 – £15m government funding for ‘special police’ in Ogaden region The Ethiopian army withdrew from teh Ogaden region after compalints againts soldiers” conduct – to be replaced by the ‘special police’. Photograph: … read more »

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Ethiopia: Have Ogaden independence requirements support in International Law?

January 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Mohamed Dheeg Sovereignty is the theoretical principle that gives a people the freedom to form their own government, state form and structure. The principle is often used by ethnic minorities in a geographic area where there is oppression or … read more »

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Ethiopia’s PM Hailemariam Desalegn marks 100 days in office

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

On 21 September 2012 Hailemariam Desalegn was sworn in as Ethiopia’s prime minister. He was regarded as a compromise candidate and many Ethiopians expected more political freedom. 100 days on, hope is fading. A few days before Ethiopia’s new prime … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Trouble with the Political Oppositions

December 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia: the Trouble with the Political Oppositions “The Situation and Direction of Ethiopia after Formation of Ginbot 7 Popular Force, and Will Ginbot 7 Popular Force become TPLF or ONLF of Amhara?”   1.      Overview Ethiopia is one of the poorest … read more »

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Press Release: No on-going talks between ONLF and the Ethiopian government

December 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

There are no on-going talks between ONLF and the Ethiopian government currently. However, the Ethiopian regime is peddling that it is holding peace talks in Addis Ababa with what they portray as Ogaden National Liberation Front by using a junior … read more »

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ONLF Rebel in Ethiopia for peace talks with Government

December 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A faction of a separatist rebel group said on Sunday it was seeking peace talks with the Ethiopian government, a development that could help stabilize a region with potential reserves of oil and gas. The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) … read more »

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Human and Democratic Rights violation in Ethiopia boost up

December 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Abenezer Aregawi “Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality. If you’re a man, you take it” Malcolm x Ethiopia is one of the oldest and ancient countries in the world with more than 3000 years history. … read more »

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Concerns about terrorism in Ethiopia degenerated into suspicion of Muslims

November 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Alemayehu Fentaw, analysis Photo: Nobert Allan/The Star Young Muslim boy waits for a prayer session to commence (file photo). The Ethiopian constitution provides for freedom of religion and requires the separation of state and religion. However, the Muslim community … read more »

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