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“Second March on Washington” was a success
On March 31,
2008, members of International Oromo Youth Association once
again marched to the capital to remind the US government, the
international community and the American media to give the necessary
and long over due attention to the turmoil occurring in the horn of
Africa. The International Oromo Youth Association (IOYA), an
umbrella organization of all Oromo Youth Associations and Student
Unions across the globe, with a vision of engaging in a multifaceted
struggle to bring freedom and justice to the Oromo people, pledges
to come back year after year, to March on Washington, until freedom
and social justice is a reality in the horn of Africa.
Since the
current minority regime of Ethiopia clinched to power in 1992, the
Oromo nation has seen the largest exodus in its recorded history.
Whereas almost everyone was affected by the act of ethnic cleansing
theatrical staged by Ethiopia’s government, many left the country to
save their lives. Hundreds of thousands are living a nightmarish
life in fear of forced deportation, killing and arrest in
neighboring countries.
Over the last
couple of years, the Ethiopian government had systematically planned
to cut short the ongoing Oromo struggle for self-determination. To
effectively carry out this tactical goal; it went to war with
Somalia, went across border to Kenya to kidnap and kill Oromo
refugees and pressed the Sudanese government to deport Oromo
refugees. Since the Ethiopian government invaded sovereign
territories of Somalia, an unaccounted number of Oromo refugees were
taken as prisoners; others were murdered in a cold-blood. In a more
recent incident more than 100 Oromos were burned down with their
houses in Somalia’s city of Bosassoo.
Our mission is
to be the voice for the voiceless majority in Ethiopia. Huluka Abebe,
one of the organizers from Georgia State University said “rain
didn't stop us... the cold weather didn't stop us...we will continue
to burn the candle until it gives us some light”. Other enthusiastic
members of International Oromo Youth Association, a non-profit youth
organization based in Minnesota share Mr.Abebe’s views.
The
youth came from as far as Australia, United Kingdom and Canada.
Within the U.S; Oromo youth drove in sheer numbers to attend the
rally from Minnesota, Atlanta, Tennessee, California and neighboring
states of Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York. The Organizes
estimate that about 400 people attended the rally, citing bad
weather as a reason for the low turn-out. Kitesso Chiri, IOYA board
member from Minnesota says “we had many things working against us,
yet we have done what we have to do, no matter how little change
this might bring, our members were dedicated enough to come out and
say nothing can stop us”.
IOYA
is determined to continue advocating and telling the stories of
those who are kept in darkness.
We want to affirm our commitment to
organizing similar marches for peace and justice for Oromo people.
We call on all Oromos, friends of Oromo, and all peace-loving people
to join us on our next rally which will be held during the last week
of July, in Minnesota. We would like to express our deepest
gratitude to all who participated in the rally. We also thank all
organizations and individuals who supported the efforts in making
this rally a success.
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Previous PRESS RELEASES
The human rights rally organized by the International Oromo Youth Association
... successfully held on July 26, 2007 in front of the state capitol in Minnesota.
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As the 2nd Annual Oromo Youth Leadership Conference (OYLC)
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The successful rally led by Oromo youth on Saturday March 31, 2007 in Washington DC marked the Oromo youth fulfillment of Sir Francis Bacon’s depiction of the youth.
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By Bryce Haugen January 31, 2007 - Oromo youths yearn for freedom.
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On April 23, 2007 an Oromo student Muhammad Abdurahman, a third-year pharmacy student, was found dead of an “unknown” cause at Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) University.
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Press Release Tuesday, January 17, 2007 - Targeting Oromo citizens in Somalia is an act of ethnic cleansing.
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Ayisha Alii the 3rd Millennium's Most Illustrious Heroine.
By: Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis
Every one needs some heroes and heroines as source of inspiration in their lives. Every society has models of behaviour, attitude, and success. Every people has prototypes adored and revered, persons who because of their lifestyle and endeavours conceptualize what their societies seek and believe. And every epic poet used various types of heroes and heroines to better reveal concepts, principles, and ideals.
Utter the three letters of the name of Job, and you get the epitome of Persistence. Pronounce the name of Gilgamesh, and you have the embodiment of vain bravery. Remember Ut Napishtim, the Assyrian Babylonian Noah, and you personnify Wisdom.
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The human rights rally organized by the International Oromo Youth Association in collaboration with the Oromo American Citizens Council, Oromo Community of Minnesota, Oromo Youth Association of Minnesota, and Oromia Student Union was successfully held on July 26, 2007 in front of the state capitol in Minnesota.
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By Bryce Haugen January 31, 2007 - Oromo youths yearn for freedom. For more
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