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Raadiiyoo Simbirtuu Adoolessa 25,2013

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Naa Dhaabi Yaa Shofeera,Bilisummaan Barbaada

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“Nuti Ijoolleen Oromiyaa seenaa gaarii qabna

Kan namaa hin barbaadnu nagayuma feenaa

Yoo nu xuqan immoo Sonsa irra howwinaa…”

(Artist Alii Shabboo)1991

To All Oromo nationals and friends of the Oromo in the Diaspora,

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July 24, 2013
 The Oromo Youth Self-Help Association (OYSA), in collaboration with other sisterly associations:  the Oromo Community Organization (OCO) of Washington D.C. area, and the Oromo Studies Association (OSA), has organized a peaceful protest to be held in Washington, D.C., in front of the White House and the US State Department, on Friday, August 02, 2013 to request the US administration put pressure on:
  • the Ethiopian regime to stop the mass killings & displacements of Oromos in Mayu Muluqqee, Qumbii, & Cilaqsan in East Hararge, Manasibu in West Wollega and Moyale in Boranaa of Oromia,
  • the Ethiopian regime to release Bekele Gerba, Olbana Lelisa and thousands of Oromo political prisoners,
  • the UNHCR, Egyptian, Yemen and Djibouti governments to protect Oromo refugees in Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti as well as respect the UN convention on political immigrants.
All Oromos and friends of the Oromos living in metropolitan areas of Washington D.C. (Maryland, Virginia), Pennsylvania, NY, Texas, Minneapolis, Seattle, Atlanta, etc are kindly asked to stand with us and advocate for our people who have been unjustly killed, displaced, incarcerated and silenced. This is also to protest against the inhumane treatment of Oromo immigrants in Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti. Together we can make a difference by speaking up for our people. We should say ‘Stop’ to the dictatorial regime in Ethiopia, and uplift the voice of our people to the world forum. It is evident that our people are suffering because of their identity, outlook and beliefs. Therefore, this is the time when you can take a practical action by standing with them and telling about their pains, which we all carry with us. Every shout and every protest will eventually make a difference!
 
Let’s act and march together, let’s stand side by side in large numbers and show to the world that we are serious about our people’s rights. Let’s show again and again to the US policy makers that we are indeed a strong force to reckon with and shall not be ignored.
 
On our previous protest of January 25, 2013 we proved that the Oromo youth is the real engine of Oromo power as we stood together with our seniors in extreme weather carrying placards, shouting slogans, and singing “Tokkummaa Tokkummaa”. Come and join us again! Don’t let any business or reason stop you! As we have done before, let’s make every effort to be there for our brethren on this day. This is a tiny sacrifice that we can pay for our nation Oromia!
 
Please also share this announcement to all in your domains; through social media such as facebook, twitter, email, via phone, paltalk, blogs, front-pages of websites, through radio/TV and personally in social gatherings.
 
United we stand, divided we fall!
 
 Abebe Etana,
Chairman of the Oromo Youth Self-Help Association (OYSA)/WWDO, Washington, DC
 
Protest Date:     Friday, August 02, 2013
Protest Time:    9:00 AM – 1:00PM
Protest Place:   In front of The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW   
 
Washington, DC 20500 and then march to US State Department, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
 
 Contact:            –   Oromo Youth Self-Help Association, Washington D.C.:
                                  Tel. 202-705-6585
   –       Oromo Community Organization, Washington D.C.: Tel. 202-234-1151

OSA 2013 Annual Conference Program

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P.O Box 32391, Fridley, MN55432

www.oromosudies.org

OSA 2013 Annual Conference Program

HowardUniversity

Blackburn Digital Auditorium

2400 6th St. NW, Washington, DC20059

 Theme: Examining Paths to Oromo Empowerment in the 21st Century

Keynote Speakers Legendary Artist Kadir Said

Jiruu fi Jireenya Artistoota Oromoo Biyya Ambaa fi Qabsoo Bilisummaa Saba Oromoo  

Introducing Kadir Said

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Artist Kadir Said

Artist Kadir Said was born in Eastern Oromia, Gara Mulata district at a place called Watar. As a person who was grown in the rural Oromian region where the population practice their original culture, Kadir was raised singing and dancing Oromo traditional songs and dances of that area such as daddaaqsaa, uruursuu, dhiichisaa, hellemaa, faaruu loonii, darashii, mirrisa. At a young age he says he started withuruursuu, a song which is used to keep babies quiet when they are crying. Kadir says he was inspired by famous singers mainly Ali Birra and others such as Abdi Qophe, Abubakar Musa, Ali Shabbo, and Hessein Adam who at the time were singing from Harar radio station, the only radio station in Afan Oromo which operated for few years during the final years of Haile Sellassie. He started singing with modern musical instruments with Ali Shabbo. More visit   www.oromosudies.org