Tag Archives: Ogaden

Injustice in Oromia-Ethiopia Follows Oromo Exiles in Oslo, Norway

May 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Oromo Press A historically pro-Oromo refugees Norway has been evolving into an unfavorable place for Oromo refugees and refugees from the Horn of Africa in recent years. Abandoning its own humanitarian streak, the Norwegian government has drifted too far in … read more »

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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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Ogaden: Test for Africa’s post colonial era

April 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

In his recent book, Ethiopia: The Last Two Frontiers, Prof. John Markakis presents an overarching historical profile and a major hurdle that need to be addressed in Ethiopia to reach the desired goal of this turbulent nation guarded ever since … read more »

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Why the Federal Minister of Trade of Ethiopian (Abdurahman Sheikh Mohammed) was Sacked by Meles Zenawi?

April 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Why the Federal Minister of Trade of Ethiopian (Abdurahman Sheikh Mohammed) was Sacked by Meles Zenawi? What are the facts and who are the Key Players in this case? By A Yakume* In November 2011, Abdurahman Sheikh Mohammed, a 29 … 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 Oromo and the Ethiopian state: identity, marginalization and diaspora blues

March 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Image credit: OPride) “I am Bekele Gerba” reads an image created by OPride, an Oromo news and analysis website based in the United States and run by diasporic activist and journalist Mohammed Ademo. [The Oromo are an ethnic group found … 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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How Ethiopian youth are being treated in Saudi Arabia – Video

March 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

This is one example of what has become of us Ethiopians under the ethnic apartheid regime of the TPLF. Ethiopians seek freedom and opportunity or they would not run to the free world; yet, why not create the “free world” … 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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Jigjiga Has Shown Its Warm Hospitality to Mogadishu

March 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By. Dr Mohamed Abbas Watching from afar, and from thousands of miles away, I was delighted to listen the breaking news about the visit of a Somali Parliamentary delegation led by the country’s Parliament Speaker Mr. Mohamed Sh. Osman Jawaari … read more »

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“Babylon is falling and Ethiopia, she, is calling”

March 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Bizuayehu Tsegaye, ecadforum.com Our world has it’s depiction of evil and evil deeds as the cause of our emotional distresses. It’s product displayed in the verity form of mental and physical pains; worse, taking life. Almost all tells, heritages … 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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New IDF unit to tackle Ethiopian integration in army

February 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

One in every five military prison inmates is of Ethiopian descent. A new Israeli military unit will work on integrating Ethiopian recruits, who account for 50 percent of all army prison inmates. Army Radio reported that Brig.-Gen. Eli Shermeister, who … 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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Ethiopia: Is international community ready to accommodate another shadow terrorist group?

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Eske Netsanet “DEATH THREAT TO ABEBE GELLAW IS DEATH THREAT TO ALL OF US WHO FLED OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE OF THIS MURDORERS GROUP. WE HAVE NO PLACE TO RUN TO. THE ONLY THING LEFT FOR US IS, TO CHASE … read more »

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The Unchecked Rape-Tale of Ethiopian Army

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Amsale Getnet Aberra Let Me Defend Your Honor and Ravish Your Woman: The Unchecked Rape-Tale of Ethiopian Army from Eritrea to Gambella and Dollo-Ado We all have witnessed over the years that the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has … 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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Ethiopia: Militia Attacks Villages In Eastern Oromia

January 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

It has been reported that the Ethiopian-Somali regional state militia known as ‘Liyu Police’ has attacked the town of Qumbi in Eastern Oromia killing many and displacing the population. For the past month the Liyu Police have been attacking, harassing … read more »

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Formal arraignment set for Franklin Park couple accused of abusing Ethiopia adoptees

January 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Paula Reed Ward A Franklin Park couple accused of abusing their two adopted children from Ethiopia has waived their preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for Friday in Leetsdale. Douglas and Kristen Barbour are charged with starving a 6-year-old boy … 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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Ethiopia: Socially Bad Exhibitions

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Getachew T. Alemu, Addis Fortune  Incongruence between reality and illusion are common in Ethiopia. It is often true that actions lag behind decisions and Ethiopians give many excuses for their failure. But, it is only in the latest Christmas … read more »

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