𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨 – OLF Statement – January 24, 2023

In Amhara Regional State, Oromiya Special Zone, Wallo, a coordinated attack by the Amhara Regional Government Security Forces restarted afresh. Oromo People living in Amhara Regional State have repeatedly suffered death, eviction, and torture at the hands of government security forces and the responsible government structure in the area has never taken remedial action.

On January 21 2023, Amhara Regional Government Security forces and the irregular group Fano armed with heavy weapons opened attacks on the Oromo farmers, burnt their houses into ashes, forced many out of their homes, and killed several others. In the last three days, more than 65 innocent civilians were killed by these brutal forces.

On January 23, 2023, 39 civilians whose names were identified were executed. On the same day, Oromos travelling back from Finfinee to their home village Wallo were intercepted around Shaw Robit at a place called Karra Jajjabaa, and after identifying them to be Oromo, sixteen of them were brutally assassinated.

OLF condemns this brutal killings fi unarmed civilians. The war is spreading to the whole district of Jiillee Dhumuga to places such as Wasan Kurkur, Kollash, Allaalaa Dirrichi, Kunde, Waahcuu, Baalchii, Walakko, Goodaa, Atayee and Sanbate. Death, displacement, and property destruction are increasing at an alarming rate.

The OLF calls up on all Oromos in Oromiya and worldwide to stand by and support their kins in Wallo. Oromos in Wallo have been subjected to the most brutal subjugation, killings, destructions and displacement since they were forcefully invaded and made the vassals of the Ethiopian ruling groups. They survived to this day with their tears and blood.

Oromos should support their kins in any form possible. It is time to show your solidarity and readiness to support, in any form possible, your brothers and sisters in Wallo.

Victory to the Masses!

Oromo Liberation Front

January 24, 2023

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