Rebuttal To Claims That OLF Have Few Supporters
Ethiopian Abyssinians have termed Oromo self-awareness as counter to the Empire state. As a result, Oromo people and organizations that opposed were targeted as anti unity and subject to torture and death. Ethiopian unity is only in the context of Abyssinians as Southern nations are termed as subjects within Ethiopia's Feudal System. It was documented in Beyond The Headlines Refugees in The Horn of Africa US Committee for Refugees January 1988 publication that the Amhara King Menlek II formed Ethiopian empire after 1888 declaring all land Emperors land. The article expands on Amhara landlords allocated “gult rights” over people like southern nations (including Oromo). They perceived Amhara culture, language and religion as superior to Oromo. Soon after, began a campaign to eliminate Oromo from the map. It was only after 1991 that Oromo language was allowed in public. Previous Ethiopian regimes banned Oromo language and targeted people for speaking Afan Oromo.
Today's version of Abyssinian perceive Oromo as subordinates with the formation of Oromo Peoples Democratic Party (OPDO). The group is controlled by TPLF, even though it defines itself as speaking for Oromo people. Recently, more than 120 OPDO leaders were removed from office by the TPLF. Recent campaign, by OPDO to win support from Oromo in Diaspora resulted in embarrassment as many demonstrated in opposition. There is no evidence of demonstrations against OLF meetings by Oromo.
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