
“Why are innocent civilians killed?
The killings of mass Oromo civilians in the Gambella Region must stop immediately. The government as a government should follow up and investigate and clean up. The perpetrators should be brought to justice; however, killing civilians in the name of “Shane” can cause serious problems as a nation and this brutal act should be stopped.
It is a crime to kill civilians!” (The Golden Mean, 16.06.2022).
There is reports of bloodshed and massacre(s) in the Gambella region in Ethiopia. This is happening as the reported joint forces of Oromo Liberation Front & Gambella Liberation Front in the Gambella region. Therefore, it is a reaction to the rebellion and the regional militias retaliating against the state. We are possibly seeing an act of revenge, which is an war-crime. Nevertheless, these acts of evil doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Which is why I have several of reports from the last 48 hours. Where there thoughts, reports and direct commentary on the situation. That is something I see as fit, because it tells a deeper story.
Just reads these:
“On June 15, 2022, Omod Ojulu, the Gambella region chief administrator, announced the establishment of a night curfew that would start at 8 p.m. After that time, only the federal security forces will be allowed to move through the streets, he warned. He also called on the public to inform security forces of any suspicious activity in Gambella city, as well as help security forces in protecting the peace of the city” (Gambella Stars News – ‘Ethiopia: Night curfew imposes in Gambella region start at 8 pm’ 16.06.2022).
“Thoughts on the current situation in Gambella.💭My question is what human being will allow a senseless war to occur in their own home without taking action? In his most recent video; Gatluak Buom said only “20% of Nuer people are great and the remaining 80% are senseless”. I must disagree with his statement and challenge his narrative of leading a rebel offense in a city with such a large population of families. In Nuer customary laws and traditions women and children will always be protected in the event of a conflict, this is the reason a large population of civilians involved themselves by taking arms against this rebel group. Your mission to irradicate the current administration has lost its cause after this violent offense. I highly suggest that you retract your position. You can easily gain the trust of Gambella youth to support your mission if you complete this in a non violent means. Nuer society has had enough with war and senseless killings. The effects of this current conflict have been devastating and will take sometime to recover. State building without blood shed can be accomplished in this Era that we live in” (Gambella refugee camps residents/UNHCR, 16.06.2022).
“Gambella President Omot Ojulu identifies GLF/A elements that attacked Gambella town.
President of Gambella Omot Ojulu and his deputy Thakuey Joack has confirmed the elements of GLF/A that attacked the State Government yesterday. The elements of GLF/A are Anyuak, Nuer and Oromia forces from Damadollo region. They wanted to overthrow the government of Omot Ojulu and Thakuey Joack leadership over the nepotism and discrimination against the people of Gambella Region” (I Love Nuer, 15.06.2022).
“This morning around 6:30 AM, Gambella, Ethiopia was attacked by rebel groups. Many people have died, families have been displaced and homes were destroyed. The fighting took place within a mile of The Hope For Children Orphanage and The Lutheran Seminary. Pastor Simon (pictured) who runs Hope Orphanage and Professor Tor Chul of the Lutheran Seminary have both shared that they are all ok. Please pray with us for the people of Gambella – for immediate peace and safety during this time” (Audio Scripture Ministries, 15.06.2022).
We know by reports that there was between 20 to 40 dead after the skirmishes between government forces and the militias yesterday. Where soldiers and militia members was killed. There was also reports of civilian casualties in Gambella town.
Now, there is reports of retaliation now and civilians targeted out of their ethnicity. That is now done by government forces. That being Amhara regional special forces and other associated authorities. They are shooting at innocent civilians who just lives and resides in the region. They are defenceless and has no weapons. The soldiers are senselessly killing and that’s extra judicial killings, which should be spread. Because, this shows what sort of government that is ruling Ethiopia right now. This is the “Medemer Terror” which some has talked about since the invasion of Tigray region in November 2020. Now, similar actions are now happening in Gambella region.
This is why this has to be called out and it’s a reason why the regional militias is growing in popularity. When the state is just killing people for who they are and their ethnicity. That should be a “warning sign” for a possible genocide. Since, we know the army and regional forces has had their “final offensive” in Oromia for a while too. So, it is not like it’s only in Gambella.
The Prosperity Party makes every region burn and they do in the name “rule of law and law enforcement”. Peace.






















