The Hague, Netherlands — Oromo youth and many members of the older generation living in the Netherlands took to the streets yesterday in a powerful demonstration, raising their voices in support of the Oromo people in Ethiopia and protesting against the killings and human rights violations being committed against innocent civilians.

The demonstration, held on 18 September 2026 in The Hague (Den Haag), brought together generations of the Oromo diaspora — young activists standing shoulder to shoulder with elders — united in their demand for justice and an end to the suffering of their people.

A Government Accused

Protesters directed sharp criticism at the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accusing it of using the name of the Oromo people while Oromos are being killed and left to suffer. The demonstrators voiced their rejection of what they described as a government that claims to represent the Oromo while failing to protect them.

Among the slogans and demands raised during the demonstration were urgent calls for the government to stop forcing young people into military service and to halt the killing of innocent civilians.

Targeted for Politics

The demonstrators also protested against what they described as the targeting and killing of people for political reasons — a practice they say has claimed the lives of countless innocent Oromos.

The rally was marked by the presence of both the youth and the older generation, a visible sign of the unity and shared commitment of the Oromo diaspora across generations. Their message was clear: the killings must stop, human rights must be respected, and the voices of the Oromo people must be heard.

A Diaspora’s Voice

The Hague demonstration is the latest in a series of protests by the Oromo diaspora across Europe and beyond, as communities abroad continue to speak out against the violence and repression they say their people face at home.

For those who gathered in The Hague, the protest was more than a political statement — it was an act of solidarity with families and communities in Ethiopia, and a declaration that the Oromo people’s struggle for justice, dignity, and freedom will not be silenced.