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The controversy over the recent EOTC split laid bare the naked Oromophobia and bigotry of many church leaders and followers. Beyond the latest agreement, the pervasive hate speech against the Oromo underscores the urgent need for reform and reckoning with EOTC’s checkered history of abuse and violence in Southern .
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church must apologize for its participation in the cultural genocide against Oromo and other people in the South.
A must-read piece by Girma Gutema making sense of the history of injustice and the structural dominance in the governance of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church: https://www.awashpost.com/2023/02/02/making-sense-of-the-history-of-dominance-and-injustice-in-the-ethiopian-orthodox-church
The rift within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church is unprecedented in magnitude and likely to determine the future of Ethiopia itself.
is reportedly withdrawing from Tigray, but Professor Asfaw Beyene warns that Asmara will eventually commence organizing Amhara fighting forces to fulfill its standing policy of destabilizing as per the Sawa Doctrine:
Eritrea is a hurdle to creating peace in East Africa simply because Asmara sees any form of stability in Ethiopia as Eritrea’s instability.
"Hopes for peace reflected in Tigray and stability in Ethiopia will not materialize if the conflict in Oromia is not quickly arrested.
The Oromia conflict could prove more devastating for the simple fact that the state is geographically, demographically, and politically more complex than Tigray," argues Mr. Faisal Roble.
Ethiopia's peace and stability will not materialize if the conflict in Oromia is not quickly arrested.
"The mainstream media found ways to report on the Tigray war despite a complete communication blackout; there is no reason to believe it cannot do the same for the conflict in Oromia, which is unfolding within a 50 to 60-mile radius of Addis Ababa," argues Dr. Milkessa Gemechu
The brutal military campaign in Oromia over the last three years is unconscionable, and it must end to give Oromo civilians respite from war.
"The brutal campaign against Oromo civilians in the last three years is unconscionable. The barbaric terror is testing the patience of the Oromo people. The invasion of Amhara forces and calls to put Oromia under an Amhara rule bode ill for a peaceful resolution. 2023 offers an opportunity to widen the call for peace beyond Tigray and seek a genuine political settlement to Ethiopia’s multiple crises with an urgent focus on the situation in Oromia," writes Dr. Milkessa Gemechu.
The brutal military campaign in Oromia over the last three years is unconscionable, and it must end to give Oromo civilians respite from war.
Two years after his tragic murder, the continue to mourn, remember, honor, and celebrate famed artist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. Michael C. Mammo reviews a new film on the legacy and memory of the late singer-songwriter: https://www.awashpost.com/2022/10/01/remembering-haacaaluu-hundeessaa-a-courageous-artist-and-cultural-icon/
Haacaaluu Hundeessaa's murder was a dagger in the heart of the Oromo nation. A new film celebrates his courage, devotion, and prolific music.
"Haacaaluu Hundeessaa must be remembered, his songs archived and reproduced, his voice heard. For the Oromo people, yes, but also for those engaged in epic struggles for freedom themselves," writes UNESCO Chair for Refugee Integration, Professor Alison Phipps, in a review of a forthcoming film. https://www.awashpost.com/2022/08/27/spear-through-the-heart-new-film-honors-the-legacy-of-haacaaluu-hundeessaa/
Haacaaluu Hundeessaa’s legacy reveals that the kinds of freedom that make for peace and build the defenses of peace are born in spirit and song.
-n security forces killed more than 297 Oromo civilians by drones, airstrikes, and summary executions in a month of carnage across the state that started in early April. Dr. Trevor Trueman calls on the international community to retire the euphemism of "other conflict-affected areas in Ethiopia" and address the crises in Oromia directly and unequivocally https://www.awashpost.com/2022/05/12/razing-oromia-to-eradicate-ola-abiy-steps-up-war-on-oromo/
The horrifying state violence against civilians in Oromia is not only a declaration of war against OLA, it is a war on the Oromo people.
Nuho’s songs laid the foundation for contemporary protest songs in Oromia, inspiring, exhorting, arousing, agitating fellow musicians and Oromos to do what is necessary to liberate Oromia from the dark depths of prejudice and secure the political emancipation of the Oromo.
Nuho Gobana dedicated his life to promoting Oromummma. He leaves behind a momentous legacy that will inspire current and future generations.
Nuho Gobana dedicated his life to promoting the virtues of Tokkummaa and Oromummma. He leaves behind a momentous legacy that will inspire current and future generations, write Awol Kassim Allo and Mohammed Ademo in this tribute to the legendary artist. https://www.awashpost.com/2022/01/20/a-tribute-to-nuho-gobana-a-trailblazing-soloist-who-spent-a-lifetime-promoting-tokkummaa/
Nuho Gobana dedicated his life to promoting Oromummma. He leaves behind a momentous legacy that will inspire current and future generations.
Despite all the challenges and complexities, it is possible to reach a consensus on preventing further bloodshed and the loss of innocent lives in . For this to happen, the federal government, TPLF leaders, and the OLA must all acknowledge each other’s demands, writes Hussein Tulu. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/12/20/the-way-forward-for-ethiopia-a-genuine-dialogue-leading-to-transitional-government/
Ethiopia must release all political prisoners to pave the way for an inclusive dialogue and transitional process.
A moral appeal for peace by Abreham Ketema: Ethiopian elders and religious leaders failed to stop the Tigray war. Can they end it now? https://www.awashpost.com/2021/12/09/ethiopian-elders-and-religious-leaders-failed-to-stop-the-tigray-war-can-they-end-it-now/ , , war.
Ethiopia is bleeding. Elders and religious leaders should step up and develop an all-inclusive roadmap for neutral, homegrown mediation.
Africans and Pan-Africanists should repudiate dubious attempts by PM Abiy Ahmed Ali and the camp to mask their fascism and authoritarianism by deploying anti-colonial language. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/11/27/africans-should-reject-abiy-ahmeds-veil-of-ethiopianism/
Pan-Africanists should repudiate dubious attempts by the 'No More' camp to mask its authoritarianism by deploying anti-colonial language.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has overstayed his welcome and squandered a rare opportunity to transition into a democracy. He must resign now to save the country, writes Michael Mammo. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/11/24/abiy-ahmed-must-step-aside-to-avert-ethiopias-violent-disintegration/ Do you agree? Leave your comments 👇
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has squandered a rare opportunity to transition Ethiopia into a democracy in his blind quest for absolute power.
"From 1960-2018, four golden opportunities to transform from an empire to a modern multicultural state were lost. Can the 'curse' be broken?," asks veteran Oromo leader and founding member of the OLF, Ob. Taha Abdi: https://www.awashpost.com/2021/09/17/reform-and-resistance-in-ethiopia/
Since 1960, four key opportunities to transform Ethiopia from an empire to a modern multicultural state were lost. Can the curse be broken?
As the war in 's region expands, pulling in all states in the Ethiopian federation, Assosa University lecturer Tsegaye Birhanu asks: Is the Metekel zone of Benishangul Gumuz Regional State the next battleground after Tigray? https://www.awashpost.com/2021/08/24/ethiopia-is-metekel-the-next-battleground-after-tigray/
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's reckless support for Amhara expansionist irredentism is watched closely in the Metekel zone and across Ethiopia.
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia- NEBE -የኢትዮጵያ ብሔራዊ ምርጫ ቦርድ bungled the pre-election process in the Somali Regional State. To improve its standing in the eyes of voters, NEBE must remedy the widespread electoral malfeasance and hold to account Prosperity Party officials who violated the law. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/08/14/nebes-election-fiasco-could-unravel-the-fragile-peace-in-the-somali-region/
To improve its standing in the eyes of Somali voters, NEBE must reassess the preelection process and hold to account ruling party officials.
’s massive war mobilization echoes the final days of the Derg regime. It is likely to end the same way, writes Mohamed Olad: https://www.awashpost.com/2021/07/26/ethiopias-massive-war-mobilization-echoes-the-final-days-of-the-derg/
The people of Ethiopia must understand that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Derg-era advisers are taking the country down with them.
is mired in a vicious quagmire. The combined impacts of escalating conflicts and economic downturn may hasten state collapse and the disintegration of this progress-averse empire. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/07/22/is-ethiopia-already-a-failed-state/ A must-read by Mr. Faisal Roble.
Ethiopia is at a dangerous crossroads. An all-inclusive national dialogue facilitated by a neutral third party could save it from the plunge.
To pave the way for genuine dialogue, the ruling Prosperity Party
must nullify the June 2021 sham election, cease all hostilities, release all political prisoners, and lift restrictions on political parties, including terrorist designations of OLA and TPLF. https://awashpost.com/2021/07/13/ending-the-civil-war-in-ethiopia/ writes Prof. Hambisa Belina.
Ethiopia’s violent breakup can be avoided if the expansionist imperial project is put aside once and for all.
By rejecting repeated efforts to facilitate dialogue and peaceful resolution of political differences, PM Abiy Ahmed Ali has sealed his choice and his legacy. Ethiopia is at a crossroads. A small window is left to launch a comprehensive political dialogue to avert ’s violent and chaotic disintegration. The West must now decide if its support for one man is more important than the fate of over 115 million Ethiopians. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/06/30/ethiopias-sham-election-and-the-folly-of-western-support/ via Professor Hambisa Belina.
Ethiopia faces a growing risk of violent and chaotic break apart. Tigray might be the first but not the only state leaving the federation.
The categorical suspension last November of all bank accounts held in the Tigray (region) was illegal, discriminatory, and disproportionate. The NBE-National Bank of Ethiopia must apologize and pay reparation to all Tigrayans, argues Dr. Asress Adimi Gikay: https://awashpost.com/2021/06/11/the-national-bank-of-ethiopia-should-apologize-for-its-role-in-the-tigray-war/ Do you agree? Leave your comments below.
The suspension of all bank accounts held in the Tigray region was illegal, discriminatory, and disproportionate. NBE must apologize.
To mend the deteriorating relations with the U.S. government, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and his government must end hostilities in Tigray and launch an all-inclusive political dialogue, writes Dr. Asress Adimi Gikay: https://awashpost.com/2021/06/03/to-mend-relations-with-the-u-s-addis-ababa-must-end-hostilities-in-tigray-and-launch-dialogue/
To revive the deteriorating US-Ethiopia relations, Addis Ababa must end hostilities in Tigray and engage in inclusive national dialogue.
A dangerous Amhara prophecy that dictates war as the only means to solving political differences is exacerbating ethnic tensions in . Believers should be encouraged to abandon it and instead embrace dialogue, peace, and co-existence. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/05/14/a-dangerous-amhara-prophecy-is-roiling-ethiopia/
A superstitious belief among the Amhara that dictates war as the only mechanism to solve political problems is exacerbating Ethiopia's crises.
Police on Sunday used tear gas and deployed tanks to disperse Ethiopian Muslims gathered at a public square for a long-planned Street Iftar in Addis Ababa. The unforced error resurfaced deeply-held feelings of marginalization among Muslims in Ethiopia and is likely to deepen mistrust with protesters chanting, “Abiy is a thief.” https://www.awashpost.com/2021/05/11/ethiopian-muslims-demand-an-end-to-their-second-class-status-after-iftar-snub/
Less than a month before an already contentious election, the government of Ethiopia is provoking a conflict with the Muslim community.
The June 2021 election will bring neither peace in nor legitimacy for Abiy Ahmed Ali's regime. It's high time to return to the drawing board and salvage the stalled transition through comprehensive national dialogue. https://awashpost.com/2021/04/28/ethiopia-should-reschedule-the-june-election-here-is-why/ A must-read from Bahar Oumer.
The poll will bring neither peace in Ethiopia nor legitimacy for Abiy Ahmed. It is time to return to the drawing board and salvage the stalled transition.
Left unchecked, the return and resurgence of an imperialist nationalism that aims to resurrect a unitarist Ethiopian state is a recipe for genocide, writes Abba Biyyaa. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/04/17/the-return-and-resurgence-of-an-imperialist-amhara-nationalism/ Cites worrying signs from across , including and
The hegemonic and expansionist strand of Amhara nationalism that aims to resurrect a unitarist Ethiopian state could lead to genocide.
What will it take to address the mounting political, social, and economic questions that continue to hamper ’s transition to democracy? Soretti Kadir
makes a strong case for letting the people decide via a genuine referendum: https://www.awashpost.com/2021/04/10/ethiopia-referendum-as-a-peaceful-political-solution-in-oromia-and-beyond/
Ethiopia needs referendum, not sham elections, to address the political, social, and economic questions hampering transition to democracy.
The insatiable regional ambitions of Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's internationalization of a domestic political dispute in are causing a conflagration in the troubled Horn of Africa region with huge consequences for international peace and security, writes veteran OLF leader, Obbo Taha Abdi. https://www.awashpost.com/2021/04/05/abiy-ahmeds-missteps-may-unravel-the-horn-of-africa/
The reckless internationalization of a domestic political dispute in Ethiopia is causing a region-wide conflagration in the Horn of Africa.
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