The genocidal campaigns and reckless policies of Abiy Ahmed’s regime have forced our people to endure relentless suffering, not only within Ethiopia but also in neighbouring nations where they have sought refuge. Recent developments in Somaliland and Djibouti, where authorities have issued expulsion orders targeting individuals of Ethiopian origin, often singling out Oromos, demonstrate the dire consequences of Abiy’s diplomatic failures. His regime has not only stripped our people of their right to life and security at home but has also rendered them vulnerable abroad by fostering hostile relations with host nations.
We urge neighbouring states to recognize the critical distinction between the people and the oppressive regime ruling Ethiopia. At the same time, these nations must uphold their international obligations to protect refugees fleeing persecution. The right to asylum is a fundamental principle of international law, and its erosion sets a dangerous precedent for the region.
Recently, the Abiy regime has also extended its violent campaign beyond Ethiopia’s borders, directly targeting unarmed Borana civilians in northern Kenya under the pretext of pursuing the OLA. This operation, involving Ethiopian security forces operating on Kenyan soil, constitutes a blatant violation of the rights of Borana civilians in northern Kenya. The Kenyan government has a solemn duty to safeguard its citizens and territorial integrity from foreign military. Allowing Abiy’s forces to operate with impunity within Kenya not only endangers the Borana community but also risks destabilizing the entire region.
We call upon the Kenyan authorities to take immediate action to halt this incursion and prevent their territory from being exploited as a staging ground for the Ethiopian regime’s atrocities. Failure to act will only embolden further aggression, undermining peace and security in northern Kenya. The international community must also take note of these transgressions by the Abiy regime, which is a primary obstacle to peace and security in the region.
OLF-OLA High Command
May 9, 2025