[Melbourne, April 27, 2025, Ross House Association]-The Konyaa Victoria of Oromo Liberation Front Honors Oromo Martyrs’ Day with Resolve and Remembrance.

Members of the Konyaa Victoria Oromo Liberation Front (KVOLF) gathered today in a powerful commemoration of Oromo Martyrs’ Day, honoring the countless heroes who sacrificed their lives for the liberation and dignity of the Oromo people.

This year’s observance carried special significance, reflecting both the enduring spirit of resistance and the unbroken chain of Oromo struggle.

A Day of Tribute and Defiance

The event featured:

Speeches & Testimonies – Veterans and youth shared stories of fallen martyrs, from the early days of the Oromo liberation movement to recent victims of state violence.

Cultural Performances – Songs, poems, and traditional Oromo dances embodied the resilience of a people who refuse to be erased.

Candlelight Vigil – Names of known martyrs were read aloud, ensuring their memories live on in the fight for bilisummaa (freedom).

“Their Blood Waters the Tree of Liberty”

Speakers emphasized:

– The martyrs’ legacy demands action—not just mourning.

– Global Oromo unity is critical as repression continues in Oromia.

– Konyaa Victoria OLF’s role in amplifying the struggle through advocacy and grassroots organizing.

A Pledge to Continue the Fight

The gathering closed with a collective vow:

“We will never forget. We will never surrender. Oromia shall be free!”

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“*Hundeen keenya wareegama keenya hin dagannu!* (All that we have, we gave—we shall not retreat!)*

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Next Steps: Join KVOLF’s campaigns for Oromo political prisoners, land rights, and global awareness.

“The struggle continues—until justice flows like the rivers of Oromia.”