Oromian Economist

#Ethiopia Exclusive: #Oromia reeling from state violence after security forces kill, injure a staggering number of protesters https://t.co/yuVjbqLSbK For two days, security forces have turned several places in Oromia into, to quote a named source "a bloodbath"! What happened?

— Addis Standard (@addisstandard) August 19, 2020

PM Abiy, the 2019 Nobel Peace Laureate, is using lethal force against peaceful protests in Oromia. Reports indicate "over 30 civilians confirmed dead" in 24 hrs. This round of #Oromoprotests are called to demand release of Oromo politicians & denounce the PM's dictatorial turn. https://t.co/Mhy8MYkXdj

— Awol Allo (@awolallo) August 18, 2020

Innocents are facing bullets in Oromia, Wolayta and other regions in #Ethiopia for peacefully protesting against the emerging dictatorship. The military, Oromia Special Police and entire security apparatus are indiscriminately killing protesters including kids. #OromoProtests https://t.co/73r2HLsq7Y

— Horn African (@freehornafrica) August 18, 2020

South Africa’s Soweto massacre under apartheid is happening again in Oromia under Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s “@NobelPrize winner.”

Army leaders, Gen. Adem Mohammed & Gen. Berhanu Jula, cadres of “prosperity party,” & Oromia region officials are fully responsible! #OromoProtests https://t.co/RWiBdsAWvv

— Horn African (@freehornafrica) August 18, 2020

Every corner of Ambo is being patrolled, soldiers stationed everywhere to prevent protestors from gathering!!!

Government is very scared, they're using overwhelming numbers & extreme/lethal measures to stop people from protesting!#OromoProtests #AbiyMustGo #FreeJawarMohamed pic.twitter.com/keatgiU6LH

— Bijiga Defa (@bijiga_defa) August 19, 2020

“Jawar’s sister who spoke on OMN yesterday was arrested today. Two hours ago they took and arrested her. ‘Why did you tell the media about Jawar’s illness?’ they asked and detained her.” @AbiyAhmedAli escalating acts of war DAILY#OromoProtests #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners pic.twitter.com/Pq3kLyRrHX

— Marartuu (@misskitila) August 18, 2020

#OromoProtests #AbiyMustGo
Targeted killing of prominent #Qeerroo (Oromo Youth) have gotten worse since the assasination of #HacaaluuHundeessaa. Dilbi Marara was abducted & killed by @AbiyAhmedAli’s security forces on 13 Aug, 2020 in Bako town, West Shawa, #Oromia. @hrw @amnesty pic.twitter.com/Ui70qyaxl1

— 𝗢𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁© (@Sanyiikoo_Oromo) August 15, 2020