

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – Regarding Peace Talks and the Regime’s Recent Offensives (17.05.2023)





“Large-scale conspiracies were hatched to derail the change from the very beginning, and attacks were carried out to undermine the change and discourage the leadership of the change. Slander campaigns have been launched. The lives of rare leaders and citizens have been taken. Millions of innocent citizens have been displaced from their homes. A war broke out and claimed many lives. It has cost the country and the people a lot. The origin of these crimes stems from the desire to impose the narrow interests of one group on the other, instead of resolving differences peacefully and verbally” (FDRE Government Communication Services – ‘Attempting to achieve political will through violence and chaos is like grasping the gum’ 14.05.2023).
It is so striking read this text from the FDRE Government Communication Services. The national broadcast of message and outlet for direct information from the Federal Government. This is the unit that has informed and been the “vital” source for many. Especially, if you followed the War in Tigray Region and how the FDRE looked at the circumstances. The FDRE Government Communication Services was instrumental and the voice of the regime.
That’s why reading today’s text, knowing how the Prosperity Party moves. It is just compelling. Now the Amhara Nationalists, the “Fano” and the militants who partake in the conflict. The ones who armed themselves and fought in the FDRE war in Tigray. They are now getting the same treatment as the Tigray Defence Force (TDF). The ones who are siding with the Amhara and the ideal of regional state of Amhara. They are clearly in the firing line of the FDRE. Secondly, the Amhara Regional Special Forces Members are also in deep trouble together with the paramilitary men in Fano.
Just read this here…
“However, as Ethiopia has entered the process of peaceful transfer of power, there is no hole or power that has not been harmed by the groups that have not been able to win the elections with the superiority of ideas and the desperate groups swearing by ethnic and neighborhood identity to suppress extremist thinking and forcefully bring the government to its knees. In various areas of our country, organized groups with extremist ideas have moved to threaten public peace and security. When these evil forces happen, in the protection of the nation’s rights; At other times, if they act in the name of religious rights; Their aim is to control the power of the government by force, which they could not control by competing with ideas. The way they have designed as a strategy for their evil purpose is to paint one nation as a villain and another as a villain, and by creating a sense of doubt, conflict and mistrust among the people, by eroding our common values. It was observed that apart from the disgraceful actions they are carrying out in practice, they are spreading hateful propaganda that is disgraceful and does not fit the culture, values and ethics of Ethiopians” (FDRE Government Communication Services – ‘Attempting to achieve political will through violence and chaos is like grasping the gum’ 14.05.2023).
We have heard this before from the PP and it’s allies, but not described towards former allies in Amhara. The plot has changed and the Amhara ones who won’t change their stripes or be part of a new ENDF. They are now “evil”… we have heard this before and now it’s turning the other cheek. The leaders who stood by and fought in the war. These has been galvanized by similar text describing Tigrayan people, the region of Tigray and the TPLF. Now the PP and the FDRE is producing the same content, but it is done to make them the “illegal” and “criminal”. The coin has flipped and Amhara is losing. That is obvious…
“More than ever, the government should realize that it is impossible to ensure any need or benefit by imposing one’s own evil interests on others by applying force and force to ensure unity, justice and equality by implementing true democratic and national federalism. The government is making great efforts to solve the security problems in the country by strengthening the security structures and building a strong defense army. We has also strengthened the work we started to ensure the security and peace of our people by reorganizing the security agencies of the regions and building a strong national army” (FDRE Government Communication Services – ‘Attempting to achieve political will through violence and chaos is like grasping the gum’ 14.05.2023).
These narratives aren’t new or original. No, this has been done before with the use of “law and “constitution” to bring down on political power and their ambitions. Abiy and PP is using the same means here to destroy, deplete and annihilate a possible threat. The PP has seen the Amhara grown so strong and powerful because of the war. That they had to clip it’s wings.
Now, they are doing so and legitimizing it in the same manner as it did to Tigray. The plot hasn’t really changed, but region has… it is the same deal, but a new victim. The only difference is that Amhara took part and bashed in destroying the Tigray. Now they are having the same fate and they surely didn’t see it coming. Peace.

“NEBE has refused to reinstate TPLF as a political party, citing the absence of a legal framework for outlawed parties. The Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) was banned by the board for engaging in violence against the federal government. Even though TPLF claims to have resolved the issue through a peace deal in Pretoria, the board denies its reinstatement mentioning that it will consider TPLF’s request for reinstatement if the party follows the procedures outlined in the Political Parties Code of Conduct” (Addis Zeybe, 13.05.2023).
The prolonged agony and conflict in Tigray isn’t over. Even if there are a Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in place. Parts of the Tigray region is still occupied by Eritrean and Amhara Para-Military Group “Fano” which are undermining the efforts for peace. Alas, in the mix of all this…
The political gambit and the reasoning for deregistering the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is still active. Amidst the war the Authorities and the State did announce the TPLF as a terrorist organization, which affected the status of the party and also took away it’s credibility as a part of the nation. The rulers in Addis and their allies effectively dethroned and detached the TPLF from “society”. In such a manner, that it hasn’t gotten legitimized since…
The Pretoria Agreement has helped and the TPLF is running an Interim Regional Administration (IRA) with a new cabinet. However, NEBE is clearly not buying it and not allowing it. We know the deregistering and the labelling of “terrorist” organization was only done to suit the Federal Government and their warpath.
Now those choices done in the House of Federation and within the Authorities are hard to rectify. Certainly, the Office of the Prime Minister could have directed or given reasons to change it. Nevertheless, that isn’t concerning him directly and that’s why he maybe is so reckless.
This is just showing how the Prosperity Party moves and how it takes control. They are fighting tooth and nails to survive a war. After accepting a peace-deal, the authorities are not playing along, but showing resistance to change. Instead of showing goodwill… it is showing defiance.
Seriously, this is just showing how far things are from Mekelle to Addis Ababa. It shows how the authorities are acting high and mighty. When the parties have engaged and are in dialogue. The one party is still acting supreme and humiliating the other. The TPLF risked being mocked and ridiculed. Now it is happening…
The NEBE is doing the service of the PP. This is a way of PP showing who has the power and the TPLF just have to oblige. That is it… Peace.


The Oromo Federal Congress (OFCO) has decided to hold its regular meetings twice a year in 2014 E.C. According to this, the Oromo Federal Congress (OFCO) central committee will hold its 2nd regular meeting from April 27-28 2015 E.C. A meeting has been held in Finfi city Chefe Aneni.
According to the discussion we had, the participants of the meeting, following the 2nd general assembly of OFC, the one-year activity of our party, the current situation of Oromia and the other country, and the problems our people are facing in different aspects, we have pointed out the direction and strategy of our party on these important issues. We have issued a statement containing the following points at the conclusion of our regular meeting.
1/2014-2015 OFC executive committee report and the party’s 5-year strategic plan prepared by the executive committee have been approved with full votes. We believe that the approval and implementation of this strategic plan will make our organization a strong competitor nationwide and help us overcome the long years of struggle of our people.
2/ The Ethiopian government supports the reconciliation negotiation in Tigray, Benishangul, Gambela, Oromia as a whole. Since the war that has happened in Oromia for the past five years between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (ONSE) was caused by political misunderstanding, we have repeatedly asked for the war that has been done in northern Ethiopia to stop in peace and reconciliation. We gladly accept and support the fact that both the Ethiopian government and ONES have expressed their interest in negotiating peacefully. The fact that the two fighting parties came to peace negotiations is the rightness of the position of OFCO on the issue from the beginning. Following the completion of the first round of negotiations in Tanzania, we urge the two sides to hurry up the next negotiation and give priority to the peace that our people are thirsty for.
3/ To make the peace and reconciliation discussion successful and to create sustainable peace and stable political arena in Oromia and Ethiopia:-
It is important to understand that the peace negotiation should involve the rest of the Oromo political forces in the complex political issues concerning the Oromo people.
We would like to express our opinion that the negotiation should be done in a way that answers the questions of two generations of Oromo scholars and heroes, basic peace and stability that has been raised from the people for years, the right to self-government and true federalism, participatory democracy and meaningful development.
We would like to express that in order to create true and continuous reconciliation and to implement agreements, it is necessary to expand an administrative system that involves all political leaders and organizations.
4/ Regarding not respecting the rule of law
Let us ask for the illegal killing, imprisonment and destruction of property by the government armed forces in different Oromia regions, as well as the arrest, killing and killing of OFCO supporters, members and leaders to stop immediately.
If the violence, killing and suffering that is happening to our people from all directions is not given priority as a country and as Oromia and is not resolved through peaceful discussion, we ask our people to prepare themselves for the next peaceful struggle strategies. By this we assure that OFC will continue its commitment to peaceful struggle.
5/ Regarding corruption and corruption.
Corruption is leading the country to the brink as the government believed. Corruption can be fought by honest public participation not by committee as it is now. To stop the corruption that is increasing and taking systematic form.
To stop the money collected by government cadres in different names without receipts; to control illegal trade by groups connected to the government and the ruling party.
In order to stop the serious damage caused by not having a clear license to invest in minerals like Lege Dembi gold, to prevent environmental pollution and respect the interest of the people.
We request the removal of unnecessary restrictions on agricultural products such as wheat, teffna and khat that are aggravating our people’s economic problems.
6/ The inflation of prices that has been rising from time to time is caused by the wrong decision of the ruling party. Therefore, the ruling party should take full responsibility for the damage it has caused to the people and economy. We ask for timely and sustainable solutions to solve the problems of the people.
7/ Recently, some intellectuals and powers who claim to represent the people of Amhara by considering the ruling party as the Oromo government and giving the wrong statement of the “Oromuma regime” making the wrong and illegal activities of this body seem to be the mistake of the Oromo people is a wrong idea that creates confusion among the people and can cause a big problem. The party itself is responsible for the crimes committed and is committing. Therefore, defaming the name of the Oromo people is not right, so we ask this kind of hate propaganda to be stopped immediately.
At the end, we call on our people to strengthen their unity and brotherhood with other nations and nationalities and to continue standing with our party.
Participants of the Oromo Federal Congress Central Committee regular meeting.
April 28, 2015
Finfinne: Oromia









“The Ethiopian people are facing a difficult time in history because they don’t have a worthy political leader, they have been denied inclusion and all inclusive system. The fluctuation of the political line, the regional interest of internal and external forces, modest tribal narratives, structural and systematic problems etc. He has put our people through endless suffering. Specially the bloody war that has been waged between TPLF and the federal government and the western and central Oromia governments have made Ethiopians to be in deep sorrow” (ENAT Party – ‘”Taking care of yourself before you get sick… “It’s going to be!”, 01.05.2023).
“The prime minister’s desire for change and strong struggle in the coming days has created some change, so it was natural that citizens can express their ideas freely. The hope that “democratic system can be built” was also short. Let it be “I have peace in the sky … “We are forced to live in a country and system where Ethiopia and Ethiopianism are denied and is led by ethnic based narratives. We know that journalists, intellectuals and social activists will be questioned by the court if they violate the law they write and speak. Otherwise, what is the reason for arresting, beating, harassing and hiding citizens?” (A joint statement given by ENAT party, EPRP and MEAD on current issues – The government should stop the attack on the Amhara people immediately!, 03.05.2023).
This week, the ENAT Party has released two statements on the current affairs. Both are very interesting and telling. They are clearly aiming at Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. That is obvious to the naked eye. He is the one they are aiming at and they not missing a single word.
Prime Minister Abiy should listen to the ENAT Party here. They are in opposition and are vocal too. They are telling something he might don’t want to hear, but it is still useful. Especially, if he wants to right his wrongs and make a change.
Abiy and the Prosperity Party are showing itself to be a party of guns, ammo and warfare. It isn’t a party of dialogue or genuine peace. The peace is only settled if the grievances of the PP is met and the others are silenced. That’s how Abiy and his allies operate, and this is why there is so much conflict in Ethiopia.
The ENAT Party is just exposing the lack of good leadership. They are just explaining what is wrong in the current time. The ENAT Party is spelling out what many people are thinking. This is bold… but necessary.
We know that NEBE and the Authorities, which are under the control of Abiy could easily retaliate. They could suddenly go after ENAT and their associates. Because that is what the likes of Abiy does. He tends to go after their pockets, their assets and whatever political capital they have. This is how he comes ahead and get power.
Deep inside the ENAT Party and their allies knows the reason for the oppression and the targeting of dissidents in the Republic. That is done to silence the ones that oppose the PP or the Prime Minister. It is the main focus and the main reason. Because at this stage it’s all about consolidating power and ensure every region has puppets following the PM on a tightrope. If that isn’t happening… his bringing the guns and the cavalry to intimidate and stop the ones who are in his way.
It is interesting that the ENAT Party does this, but I wonder… if they will feel the blunt force too. Since they dare to speak out and that isn’t done without any sort of retaliation. Peace.
