DW: Sports: My Picture of the Week – Symbol of protest in Rio. #OromoProtests August 27, 2016
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After crossing the finishing line in Rio Olympics, the Ethiopian marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa crossed his hands over his head. #DWMyPic takes a look at this symbol of anti-government protest in Ethiopia. DW Journalist Merga Yonas Bula says that silver medalist Feyisa has risked his life and family by making this gesture of solidarity with the Oromo Protests. Click here for more ‘My Picture of the Week – Symbol of protest in Rio’ at DW.
DW: Pulse: #OromoProtests May 11, 2016
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Pulse: Oromo protests
The Oromo people in Ethiopia have long complained of being marginalized. Addis Ababa expansion plans which sparked fresh protests have been scrapped but the conflict continues to simmer, as DW’s Merga Yonas explains.
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DW NEWS: NGO highlights plight of Oromo in Ethiopia February 26, 2016
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Human Rights Watch says security forces are continuing to persecute members of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, the Oromo. Hundreds have allegedly been killed in recent protests over a government plan to expand the capital Addis Ababa into Oromo land.
http://www.dw.com/en/ngo-highlights-plight-of-oromo-in-ethiopia/av-19071523
