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The Call for Justice in the Ogaden,” at Harvard University

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 19:39 Ogaden Online

Members of OYN of North America On May 7, 2010, members of the Ogaden Youth Network of North America hosted the grassroots campaign titled “Call for Justice in The Ogaden,” at The Harvard Kennedy School of Law.

“The Call for Justice in the Ogaden” is a national campaign established to advocate and bring about change in the Ogaden region; by targeting educational institutions, politicians along with the national media. With presentations and documentary films put together by members of Ogaden Youth Network we are determined to bring forth this conflict and the injustice committed against the people of the Ogaden to the hearts and minds of the American public.

The event was the first in its kind at Harvard University and attracted and overwhelming amount of students, professors and representatives of human right organizations. Representatives from the Save Darfur Coalition, high raking professors at Harvard University and key figures of Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign were all also present and expressed their willingness to take part in the call for justice in the Ogaden.

Two representatives of the Ogaden Youth Network, Mohamed-Amiin Rabi and Abdikareem (Hope-man) addressed the many issues facing the people of Ogaden, presentations included the historical mistreatment of the Ogaden people, along with the current human right abuses taking place. After shedding light to the injustice in the Ogaden. Mr. Mohamed-Amiin and Abdikareem presented the call to action which included.

The halt of all American Aid to the Ethiopian government, for its crimes in the Ogaden.
The immediate opening of the Ogaden, for the international media and humanitarian organization.

Lastly, attendees were encouraged to contact their local representatives in order to support legislation in support of justice and peace in the Ogaden.

We encourage Ogaden youth across north America to follow the steps and dedication of Mohamed-Amiin Rabi and Abdikareem Ali who have given voice to the millions of people in the Ogaden that have been silenced by the brutal oppression of the Ethiopian government.

With the call for justice in the Ogaden, the Ogaden Youth Network of North America will continue to inform the American public regarding the injustice our people have endured for decades. once again we encourage Youth across North America to take an active role in this campaign, for the injustice in the Ogaden has gone on for far to long.

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written by Cali lugyare, May 13, 2010

In Ethiopia the government writes laws which it violates routinely when it stands on its way and applies it on its political opponents when it helps it quash dissent. The violation of law and basic rights is done with full impunity. Often it looks like that they do it to prove to the rest of us that, not only that they are above the law, but that they are the law. The use of government resources, money, vehicles and all other government property for personal and EPRDF activity is as normal as breathing air. They ruthlessly rampage on the poor country as if it is their mother’s kitchen. Try finding employment in government without EPRDF membership these days. You can even be as genius as Einstein, you will not be considered if you don’t hold the EPRDF membership card. People in Ethiopia call it “woyin Lesira” and they take it when they are desperate. It has almost become mandatory now, and Meles Zenawi’s government doesn’t even make a secret of it. Membership in EPRDF is now a precondition to get opportunity to go to a government graduate school. You can be an A+ student and may not apply if you are not a member of the EPRDF. You can forget thinking about it altogether if you are a member of an opposition political party. Many people are forced to join the EPRDF outside of their wish just to survive. Even peasant farmers have to have the card to buy fertilizer or receive foreign donated food aid in time of need. Fraud and abuse by government authorities are quite common in Ethiopia that you think it is normal and legal.

Call for Justice in the Ogaden
written by Nuradin Jilani, May 13, 2010

This is a very good initiative. Well done.
I wish my brothers and sisters of Ogaden Youth Network of North America a succes in their endeavor.

brutal aganest agaden
written by iam hassan abdi hirsi, May 14, 2010

iam very happy ogaden yuoth network ,who did this work and show the peolpe happy way of gettin govern,and incuragin them not to stop indepence of ogaden people,

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written by Cobra, May 15, 2010

Those five ogaden youth and their associate have done wounderfull job, this inspire many ogaden people all over the world, it is good start,.this will encourage ogaden youth, whereever they are,I hope in months all

ogaden youth will get together to organize something very amazing. and the history will never forget these youth, we shall write their names on a golden board.

Luckly ogaden youth are in all over the world,so it is too easy for them to inform every one they meet, how Meles,kills rapes,toture their people in ogaden and in oromia,success is very near ,ogaden youth continue your strugle whereever you are,and unite with one aim which is freedom.

hagame jecel wadankiisa
written by mohamed, May 16, 2010

waan wada salamyaa walalayaal please waxaan idiinka codsanaya
calankyga ogadenia walalayaal guulaysta macsalaamo

Don´t Cry for Me, Washington!
written by Fiaza Xaaji Cabdiraxmaan Shaafi, May 21, 2010

Whenever I hear a US-based Ogaden academic or intellectual talking to US authorities and asking their help for peace in Somalia, Human Rights in Ogaden, independence and the like, I laugh to death! The effort is an oxymoron, and the speakers are mere morons.

As Cali lugyare writes in above “The violation of law and basic rights is done with full impunity. Often it looks like that they do it to prove to the rest of us that, not only that they are above the law, but that they are the law.”

Well as long as America supports the woyane with hundereds of millions of dollars, the true face of America is not Obama; it´s the Arizona racist governor. Of course, this can change; but until it changes, the only word an Ogaden can utter in America is the following:

Don´t cry for me washington!

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