(Melbourne, 6 may 2023) Advocacy for Oromia has expressed its wholehearted and positive support for the recent peace talks between the OLA and the Ethiopian government.

A4O added that it wholeheartedly supports the talks and outcomes to bring peace in Tigray.

A4O expressed its wholehearted support to those who contributed to the success of the peacekeeping operation.

A4O said in a statement today that it strongly supports the efforts being made to resolve the current crisis in Amhara region and other regions of Ethiopia through dialogue and stability.

A4O believes that forced factors will not have a convincing advantage. A4O firmly believes that any problem will have convincing benefits if it is resolved through dialogue and agreement.

A4O is willing and able to work and support in teaching and developing the strategies and knowledge, skills and abilities to resolve conflicts and problems peacefully and to work peacefully in all areas where there are security problems.

A4O confirmed that the PP-led government also has support for its efforts to protect national security and unity.

“The country believes that it grows through collective participation,” A4O said, adding that the government should work towards expanding this participation.

A4O called on the opposition to stand by the government by focusing on what they have in common, not what separates them from the government.

A4O calls on the PP government to release the unjustified arrests and torture of opposition leaders and supporters and make more efforts to expand and develop the political platform.

In particular, A4O called for the efforts to establish peace in the country to continue without interruption through peaceful dialogue.

“It is well known that a country without peace cannot develop in any way, and those who care about Ethiopia and care about the country’s development must be determined to work together,” A4O said.

In particular, A4O called for the unconditional release of political prisoners to participate in peacebuilding and development of the country and called for the ongoing reconciliation with the opposition parties to continue in purity.

A4O added that it can do capacity building where knowledge and skills are needed and has programs and arrangements to provide necessary training and education.

In particular, A4O has called on media practitioners to develop and use a media language that promotes social harmony, human dignity and ethnic harmony. A4O added that A4O has the capacity and capacity to contribute this support if needed.