A Chinese man was killed in Oromiya region of Ethiopia, in a dispute possibly involving land grabbing and environmental pollution.

February 9, 2012 Finfinnee

According to reports from West Show Zone of Ada’a Berga Woreda, A Chinese man who owns the largest share in Dangatte Cement Factory was killed in Reenjii town. Even if no one has yet declared responsible for incident, some have suggested that it might be an expression of anger by local residents due to the deadly impact of the factory on the local people and the environment. Some have also pointed the fact that  the Chinese man was known for his disrespect for the outcry of the local population and trusted only the dictatorial regime on power, which is responsible for the eviction of Oromo farmers from their land and destruction of their livelihood in the name of investment.

But officials have detained local militiamen including a man named,  Birbirsoo Dhaabaa; accusing them of conspiring with OLF (Oromo Liberation Front) or causing the death themselves. It is customary for the Ethiopian authorities to accuse, imprison and/or kill civilians and peoples of all sectors of life on labels of conspiring with the OLF, according to right groups.

In a similar news 15,000 hectares of sugarcane have been set on fire yesterday in Ilu Abba Bora zone of Oromiya region. It is becoming clear more than ever that the impact of land grabbing and countless human right abuse in the largest and most populous Oromiya region of Ethiopia is pushing out of limit and causing unexpected incidents by victims of the system at different time and places. Stay tuned for details coming soon.

@Qeerroo

 

5 thoughts on “A Chinese man was killed in Oromiya region of Ethiopia, in a dispute possibly involving land grabbing and environmental pollution.

  1. we are by nature not violent people but when it comes to our family, our home, and our people, we are forced and still we call it self defense and if they don’t stop humiliating us it is guaranteed more to come.

  2. people who are in jail are innocent and it is collective action of all oromos. intimidation detention might have worked up to now, but it will not work anymore and nothing can stop or deter us from our motto that is freedom and say no to be emulation in our own home. when it comes to orommoma and our family there is no difference between all oroms including OPDO, and rest assured

  3. This is agreat news for all oromos who lives in oromia and all around the world stand for your self defence and I am hopping OPDO will stand with you for this kind of national issues.

  4. Akkam Jirtan Ilman Oromo! I am proud of you my Oromo brother or sister, defend your land and family as our brave ancestors would, we the Oromo people in the diaspora love you pray for you and wish we can help. One day we will be reunited inshaaAllah and no one will stop the mighty Oromo nation!

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