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Beyond Development: Urbanization, Assimilation, and the Uprooting of the Oromo in Ethiopia

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Beyond Development: Urbanization, Assimilation, and the Uprooting of the Oromo in Ethiopia In the wake of the new Ethiopian government’s policies and narratives concerning language, culture, education, land administration, state structure, and urbanization, there is growing concern that such developments equate to the uprooting and assimilation of Indigenous peoples. Projects like the planned mega airport city at Warra Aabbu and the Gadaa Special Economic Zone Smart City are no exception.  On the contrary, these mega projects may pose even greater threats to local languages, cultures, and identities. They appear to carry covert agendas aimed at eroding Oromo unity and dismantling Oromia’s cohesive and historically grounded statehood at the heart of Ethiopia. Furthermore, it is worth noting that these projects are unfolding in the context of broader government narratives that undermine local languages, cultural institutions, and indigenous governance systems such as the Gadaa syste...

Daaleen Farduma!

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Daaleen Farduma!  What a skill of this Oromo horseman? And what a smart shot? An Oromo horseman at Masqal Square; Finfinne, Oromia, Ethiopia *** Daaleen farduma yaa gadhee abbaat sooree yaabbata malee! Abbaan sooree leenjise kunoo akkasitti yaabbata. Gaafa simannaa hooggansa ABO Finfinneetti taasifame san.  Waggaa jahn har'aa guyyaan Fulbaana 15, 2018 ture.  <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fibsasgmd%2Fposts%2F1494469564300042%3A1494469564300042&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="479" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe> 

HAN-POF Triangular War (P Vs O, P Vs F & O Vs F)

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  HAN-POF Triangular War (P Vs O, P Vs F & O Vs F)? There are birds called Peacock, Falconet , & Osprey   fighting over certain neighbouring HAN territories ( Hunterer Avian Nations ) and for Power to get their rights/interests respected/secured. Let’s elaborate their respective strengths, weaknesses , behaviours, rights, interests below. 1. Peacocks Peacocks are renowned for their large size and vibrant plumage, particularly the striking long tail feathers adorned with iridescent "eye" markings. Originally native to South Western part of) Asia, like Falconets, they have become ornamental birds in various parts of the world. They assert dominance over other avian species through the ostentatious display of their tail feathers, which are perceived as symbols of authority. In conflicts, they often manipulate innocent birds to fight against Ospreys, Falconets and other birds. They are criticised for totalitarianism as it is evident from their extravagant body (nature)...