We, the members of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), convened in a two-day meeting on October 25 and November 1, 2025, at our headquarters in Gullalle.

Our deliberations have produced this five-point position statement concerning the past, present, and future of our party, the critical situation in Ethiopia, and ongoing developments in the African region and the world at large.

1) The Imperative for Peace and Justice
The pursuit of peace for the Oromo people is paramount. We unequivocally condemn the crimes against humanity perpetrated against the Oromo in recent years. We hold the government responsible for a systematic campaign of torture, employing tactics such as extrajudicial killings, forced displacement—notably through the Somali Special Forces in the East—and persecution under various pretexts across the nation.

The Oromo people possess an inalienable right to human rights and self-determination, equal to all peoples of the world. We therefore demand the establishment of an independent international body to investigate the wave of killings committed against the Oromo people over the past seven years, which continues unabated, including the assassination of our comrade, Jaal Battee Urgeessaa.

2) The Inviolability of Oromia’s Borders
The land of Oromia is the ancestral homeland of the Oromo people, whose presence spans centuries. All violations of Oromia’s established borders must cease immediately. The territorial integrity of Oromia is non-negotiable and must be respected unconditionally.

3) The Demand for Political Freedom
The current regime has deliberately closed the political arena and obstructed the lawful activities of the Oromo Liberation Front. This repression has perpetuated the subjugation of our people and illegally prevented our party from engaging with its constituents.

We demand the immediate and unconditional reopening of all OLF offices nationwide. Our party must be guaranteed the freedom to operate, to communicate its political program openly, and to dialogue directly with the people. OLF leadership must be free to travel, to conduct public forums, and to educate without hindrance. We further call for an end to the arbitrary arrests of our members and supporters, and for the immediate restoration of fundamental freedoms for media and civil society organizations.

4) The Sacred Unity of the Oromo People
We condemn in the strongest terms any and all attempts to fragment the Oromo people for transient political advantage. The unity of the Oromo is sacrosanct, forged by the ultimate sacrifice of our Shinigga heroes. It is a legacy built with their blood and bones, and it will not be weakened, bargained away, or destroyed.

5) A Renewed Vow and Final Resolution
In conclusion, and to fully achieve the aims and objectives of our struggle, we solemnly renew our vows to the Oromo cause. We reaffirm our acceptance of the duty before us and declare this position statement to be our final and resolute decision.

Victory to the Masses!

Members of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
November 1, 2025
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