Welcome — A Voice for Justice and Freedom.
Throughout my life, I have stood with the Oromo Liberation Front — not as a passive observer, but as someone who truly believes in its cause. Today, I am proud to be an active member.
Why? Because my commitment runs deeper than politics. It comes from an unshakable belief in justice, equality, and the fundamental rights of the Oromo people.
This page reflects my journey — one shaped by struggle, hope, and the conviction that every people deserves to live with dignity and freedom.
Thank you for visiting.
Abdisa Kedir”
Mission
My Mission
To actively contribute to the struggle for Oromo self-determination, justice, and Equality through solidarity with my people. And my Goals: Strengthen & Build bridges among Oromo youth diaspora, to foster unity and collective action.
About
An Essay by Abdisa Kedir.
For as long as I can remember, I have carried within me a deep sense of justice. Not the kind that is taught from textbooks, but the kind that rises from lived experience — from seeing, hearing, and feeling the weight of systemic marginalization.
I am Oromo. And to say that with pride, in some circles, has historically been an act of quiet defiance. But I do not speak quietly anymore.
Why the OLF?
The Oromo people are not strangers to this land. We are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, yet for generations, our language, culture, and political rights have been suppressed. We have been marginalized in our own homeland. The OLF was born from the ashes of that silence. It gave voice to the voiceless and courage to the fearful. For that, I am forever grateful. For that, I stand with them today.
What I Believe
My commitment to the OLF is not rooted in hatred for any other nation or group. It is rooted in love — for my people, love for justice, and love for a future where everyone can truly say, “I am free.” I believe justice is not a favor granted by the powerful. It is a right. Equality must be in the daily dignity of every Oromo person.
My Call to You
If you are Oromo, I ask you: know your history. Love your people. Do not let fear decide your future. If you are not Oromo, I ask you: listen. Truly listen. Not to defend, not to argue — but to understand.
This journey is not easy. It has never been. But I walk it with my head held high, because I know what I stand for.
I stand for justice. I stand for equality. I stand for the Oromo people.
And I will never stand down.
Abdisa Kedir
Blog · The Truth We Carry
I am an Oromo. I am a lifelong supporter of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF). And today, I am an active member.
These words — my identity — could cost me my life.
In Ethiopia, to stand with the OLF is not merely a political disagreement. It is treated as a crime. And for some, it has become a death sentence.
The name Bate Urgessa will not leave my mind. He was an OLF member. An activist. A son of Oromia. And by many accounts, he was killed — not in battle, not by accident — but because of who he was and what he believed.
The Ethiopian government has denied responsibility. But the Oromo people know. We have seen this pattern before.
Bate Urgessa is not alone. Across Oromia, activists, journalists, and opposition members have been arrested, disappeared, or found dead. The charges are often vague: “terrorism,” “disturbing peace,” or simply “affiliation with OLF.”
But what crime is it to demand justice? What crime is it to speak your language with pride? What crime is it to want your children to live free?
If these are crimes, then I am guilty. And so are millions of Oromos.
Fear is Their Weapon
The government knows that fear silences faster than laws. When a young Oromo sees what happened to Bate Urgessa, they ask themselves: Will I be next? Should I speak? Should I stay quiet?
But here is what the government does not understand: you cannot kill an idea. You can kill Bate. You can kill me if you find me. But you cannot kill the Oromo desire for justice.
I write this not to incite violence — but to name the truth. The Ethiopian government must be held accountable for extrajudicial killings of OLF members, the targeted assassination of activists like Bate Urgessa, and a legal system that criminalizes Oromo political expression.
To the international community: do not look away. Silence is complicity.
To my Oromo brothers and sisters: do not let fear win. Remember Bate. Honor him by continuing the struggle — safely, wisely, and unapologetically.
I stand for justice. I stand for equality. I stand for the Oromo people.
And I will never stand down.
Abdisa Kedir
PHoto & Gry
Visual stories from the diaspora — moments of solidarity, unity, and the Oromo voice rising in London.
London Protest | Voices rising for Oromia
Visual stories from the diaspora — moments of solidarity, unity, and the Oromo voice rising in London.