Revitalizing Afaan Oromo, a forbidden language - Toltu Tufa

Toltu Tufa is an award winning educator, publisher and psychologist. Having learnt Afaan Oromo from her father, Toltu founded Afaan Publications an initiative to help share stories and create learning resources in her father's language. From being outlawed by the Ethiopian government for 100 years to rallying a global movement to revitalize and create a language revolution, Toltu Tufa has helped to share the history and heritage of her people with the world.
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Afaan Publications: www.afaan.com.au/
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:20 - Sexual education among Muslims
00:08:17 - Work-life separation as a Psychologist
00:11:19 - Islamic Psychology
00:12:33 - Growing up with Turkish grandparents
00:19:32 - The benefits of being multilingual
00:22:44 - The history of Oromo
00:24:51 - Learning Oromo & writing children's content
00:31:24 - Biggest roadblocks
00:36:34 - Why Psychology?
00:39:58 - Proudest Moment
00:42:54 - A five minute clip
00:46:09 - Discussing divorce in Islam
00:51:18 - Advice on a healthy marriage
00:55:10 - Toltu's "I Am _____" statement

[@GadisaM]

It was recent memory 'Afan Oromo breaks radio when broadcasted through it.'

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

Do you have a source for your claims?

[@oromoohits4921]

Do you have a source that tewdros killed him self?​@Zeyede_Seyum

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@oromoohits4921 Yes the British (his enemies) have confirmed Tewodros’s death a result of suicide. I wonder why you’re asking about Tewodros 🤔 why are you deflecting? It’s because you’re lying about Oromifa being banned.

[@ggvideonow1]

I am Oromo. I know Tultu Tufa’s work on kids Oromo language and I supported and proud of it! My grand father and mother used to speak only Afann Oromo. There was nothing called written ban of the Oromo language. He fought against the Italian invasion of Ethiopia during the 2nd world war. There was political marginalization of the Oromos by dictatorial kings and emperors predominantly Amharic speakers. And in 1974 an earth shattering Revolution erupted in Ethiopia and the entire old system uprooted. A revolution in parallel to the Russian revolution. Ethiopia unfortunately is struggling to establish a democracy. And since the revolution, Oromos , Amharas, Tigrayans ethic elites grabbed power and established bloody dictatorship… the fact is enough to mobilize for freedom and justice without trying to match what happened to the Palestinians … it is an offense to the Palestinian cause.

[@shinaali6574]

When was oromo alphabet started?

[@Sidama2002]

Proud of Toltu's great Oromo dad who brought incredible lady to this 🌎. As a Sidama man I respect this lady and her dad for equipping this lady with incredible confidence about her Oromo self❤

[@user-vq8wd7dp8v]

I am somali living somalia we are neighbour but mostly we don't know what is going on in our Muslim oromia so I am wishing safe and happy❤😊

[@Abdeta]

what do you mean ? muslim in oromia is fine .nothong is happenned to muslim in oromia.

[@Gibeee]

There's no Muslim Oromia our brother from Somalia, Oromia is multi religion nation

[@BerhanuGmariyam]

¹​@@Abdeta

[@Ghp7657]

This story is not true

[@SisayBilelegne]

Oromo langua never banned or forbidden, false your father tald you with in hate.the rest story is nice.you know today oromo & the rest fighting with tigra & amhara righ now for nothing.my advice is stop such story.

[@sitotawberhanu4279]

A great lady. We Oromos are proud of Toltu!!

[@user-lm8rp8di9g]

Toltu, many thanks to your Dad as well. What a Great Father!!

[@eighthstudio9056]

I can imagine how much your contribution means to the Oromo struggle. It is truly remarkable and highly appreciated. Thank you for all that you have done. 🖤❤️🤍Keep it up Oromittittii ❤❤💚💚❤️❤️

[@user-lm8rp8di9g]

Safi Bros, thank you so much for giving us z privileges of listening to such an eloquent and proud Oromo psychologist. Toltu, Come back always. Sabontitii , sijalanna.

[@drjamaalabdallaa9319]

I love Toltu Tufa. She is one of the most important women ever in the Oromo people. She is really smart.

[@TeresaTujuba-ou2kk]

The interogators/journalists must be an identical twins.Toltu oromos are proud of you,you did a great job and there is a lot remaining to be done by your generation.

[@waittoseemore1550]

50 አመት ሙሉ መነፋረቅ

[@mustefareshid]

thankyou safi bros for inviting toltu i became your member today

[@hussaintahirabdow7535]

Toltu greeting you from South Africa we are proud of you Alhamdulilah keep it up may ALLAH be with you jabadhu oboletitiya good to have you in our society

[@downunder8883]

Toltu Tufa, you rock!

[@proggenius2024]

I subscribed this channel out of the love I have for Toltu Tufa. Thanks for inviting her. Would appreciate if you can interview her father too.

[@amleenjiso3012]

Toltu Tufa is our great gift to oromo people

[@angasu]

Oromo language (Afaan Oromoo) was banned in Ethiopia. They even banned any radio from broadcast their show in Oromo language untill the end of 1960. Toltu is speaking the truth. Thank you🙏

[@marcos7720]

This is not true at all

[@Raayyaakajawaa]

Still now afan Oromo is banned in ithiopia

[@ruuda_dev]

@@marcos7720 read history

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

It was never banned. Stop lying

[@bonabati4254]

Yes it's banned untill now by habesha clans

[@MIZANAWI]

I do remember her Ted Talk and it was amazing. She can tell a story and is captivating. Masha'Allah.

[@waittoseemore1550]

50 አመት እዬዬ

[@MIZANAWI]

@@waittoseemore1550 ተቀየረ እኮ እያለቀሳችሁም አይደል? ተጨፈጭፍን ተገደልን ። ፋንድያ ሁሉ

[@manlingz8784]

Glatatom toltu for speaking and sticking up for your oromumma

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

I’m Somali from Ethiopia occupied Somalia (jigjiga) and I have been a big supporter of Oromo independence and acknowledgement of the existence of Oromos

[@MyShewArts]

@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 jigijga is oromiya

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

@@MyShewArts 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

@@MyShewArts how about Washington DC? 🤣🤣

[@MyShewArts]

@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 all of ogaden used to be oromia

[@drjamaalabdallaa9319]

I subscribed to your channel only because of the love and respect I have for Toltu Tufa.

[@bbdoger]

Can’t wait!

[@Solussimba]

"Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie banned Afan Oromo from being spoken, taught, or administratively used in the country in order to subdue the Oromo people and culture in 1941. "

[@hunda94]

I don’t know which part of Ethiopia you are from and the history you have been told . But it was more than that ask for it or read more about it For me am not talking about history on book am referring specifically about my grandmother’s history whose family were the victims

[@AbiySinta]

I am oromo this is false propaganda

[@hunda94]

@@AbiySinta ok then What I can’t confirm is the numbers but yeah where I came from once upon a time it was a crime to talk in Afan Oromo (they used to tell people that I quote “Afan Oromo will break the Radio”) and you can’t even join school having Oromo names even if you agree to learn by Amharic I know they hide many things and stole many history but some stories are always alive can’t be hidden forever and that’s the truth Have a good day

[@AbiySinta]

@@hunda94 this is false narration

[@Solussimba]

@@hunda94 don’t listen to this abiy guy he is a liar posing as Oromo. He can not deny the experience of our parents and grandparents who had to use a Amharic name to have the same educational opportunities as others. He claimes that we have a inferiority complex

[@ahmedadem2568]

I can remember that twitter campaign against you. You have such an amazing journey.

[@soomaaliga_xalaasha_ah]

I love her energy and enthusiasm as well as smile.

[@abdulkadirababora1473]

Safi Bros, thank you very much, appreciate 🙏 I am amused to see talking our beautiful and genius oromo girl Toltu on your podcast. Toltu, you are a blessing to our oromo people. Allah creates such a wonderful person like yourself to be an ambassador for the people and for a cause. May Allah give you long life, and bye for now your brother Abdulkadir Ababora from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🙏

[@AfdalRobe]

Toltu Tufa you make us proud every where Congratulations

[@Adwa-1896]

Funny people proud by stupidity 🤭

[@jeod1157]

Toltu is an inispiration to Oromos specially to young generations who born home and abroad. Thank you @safibros than you Toltu teenya keep on your outstanding cotribution to Afaan Oromo ,we proud of you

[@Mansuryusu]

Alhamdulillah arraas geenye inshallah boruus ilmaan kheenyaa hanga olmullatan Toltu Tufa Boontuu teenya 😎Masha Allah Hangana olsi eegganna baayyee si jaalanna

[@ramazansalah3016]

Toltu Tufa had been and still incredible woman, trying to contribute her best to the advancement of the Oromo language. I really love to extend my appreciation to her father who raised this incredible daughter. Thanks Safi Bros. And I wish in the future other amazing Oromo and Ethiopian success will be presented. Geletoma

[@SirnaGadaaTech]

Amazing podcast 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Abdifitah430]

Toltu Tufa our brilliant and amazing daughter, sister. thank you for making us proud ❤

[@user-ko2xt1mu4b]

Thanks Toltu!

[@Waqo-Bilisummaa]

Great lady❤

[@medicine58576]

Keep it up, i am following to your podcast . You are really empowering youth and this generation 👏

[@GGU900]

Thanks Toltu for all you are contributing for your Oromo nation 🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@afromia5223]

Thanks sister

[@bohart486]

We love you,Toltu Tufa

[@ethkoko6844]

What an inspiring lady. Have no words for you.

[@shambaromahamuddhuna2788]

Mashallah one of our own...Greetings from Kenya intal

[@jeylannure5465]

Maashaa Allaah Toltuu teenna proud of you as always May Allaah protect you and your family

[@Abdeta]

toltu is amazing women❤❤❤❤💚💚💚❤❤

[@kumamamie5003]

Excellent presentation.

[@user-hq8sw3oh4b]

Honorable Ms. Tolitu Tuffa needs to running for public office in Australia. Like Ilhan Omar she can be a voice represents the global silent demographics of Muslims around the World.

[@jonathanterecha6955]

my chiled will be like her soon fighting for oromo tho

[@saidyusuf8302]

She is speaking the truth

[@user-zr5sm6tu9n]

Thanks our sister it is the true this language was challenged for century

[@ermiasabdisa7396]

I really appreciate your efforts to teach & strengthen Afan Oromo in your community. During Emperor Hailesilasie time Afan Oromo was intentionally banned at schools, government offices, courts, religious organizations, medias etc. The Oromo thanksgiving Irrecha was never recognized. But there were Oromos who tried to change that at the time. But were jailed , warned or executed at the time. Mamo Mezemer a pioneer who requested Afan Oromo be taught @ schools as one subject was first warned by the officials of the time. Jailed second time. After being freed he started teaching by his own & encouraged others to follow him but this time he was jailed & executed. Fast forward today: thanks 🙏🏽 to those who sacrificed their life & revolted against the Emperor, that era is gone with the wind. Today Afan Oromo & its culture has been strengthened to the years to come. Geleta Waqa❤

[@Ethiopia202]

We proud of you

[@natolimohamed7701]

Ma Sha’Allah 🎉

[@jarsokatelo]

Thanks @Safi Bros invited her to your podcast!🙏🏾 and Toltu Tufa We proud of you our Oromoo Ambassador Nation National! & We're definitely Remembered You what you took Struggle of Oromoo where was participating in With us one Nation Oromoo! Thanks our Sisters God blessed you to spoke this truth of Oromoo Community to the world what you got a Chance. Long live Toltu Tufa! We love you and respect you 🖤❤🤍

[@abdulahiabu1263]

Keep up the good work jabduu

[@birkisaabdurahman7590]

Masha Allah Masha Allah Keep it up

[@mohamedkuri1014]

Masha allha I'm so proud of you Toltu.

[@user-zy3xs4zc6o]

Thank you Sista & Bros

[@MorsanMoti]

Super-articulate!

[@Jackson-br5ck]

MashAllaha

[@tunelhulusi9994]

The powerhouse that is Toltu Tufa, MashAllah 🫶🏽

[@user-ti4tw7wk3h]

Long live my hero thankyou for your contribution for the oromo strugle for freedom

[@jigsagoro6481]

Afan oromo was not banned but there was high pressure on the language not to be talked. You don't get proper services from gov offices.

[@Thewasp2007]

Fair judgment

[@mohammedhaji6199]

Mashaa allah❤

[@user-vz4kj8iq4c]

Mashallallah toltu tufa we are proud of you may Allah bless you

[@mohamedhoussein7357]

Toltu is our great teacher we love her ❤❤❤❤😂

[@user-fg5rm3gd6m]

Maasha Allah toltu My blood ❤🌳❤ wow Amazing 😍

[@user-iv9qx5mn3d]

You are our Queen for ever.

[@idrisabdosh7494]

Welcome Toltu Tufa❤❤

[@atikawake1033]

Mashallah

[@annaaabdosh4157]

What she is speaking about is absolutely true!! Afan Oromo is one of the banned language in Ethiopia since recently. Muslims do not lie!!

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

People who grows up loving truth always speak truth...not b/ c they are religious..

[@masen3130]

There is famous coated "without lies Muslim dies"

[@dugabasmekonnen1451]

Dear Toltu, you are great! you inspired the generation and gave hope! But the Oromo kids still need more , it needs huge move... in fact there is a commitment to support pre primary education ..by ..gov't ...but ....long way to go ...to access ...quality .....

[@misbahuabdu694]

Alhamdulillah. Allah bless you always 🙏

[@AbdirheyArebo]

U can!!! Mashallah, we expect a lot from u!!!

[@Sidama2002]

Amazing lady ❤️ ♥️ 💖

[@kaleiften1659]

Great job My heroes ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wakogemeda]

Toltu, you are 1ffaa on the world

[@abdulfatahibrahim9078]

Very good conversation. Abdi Baalee From Nederland.

[@user-hu8gr8vu7w]

she is hero

[@sumeyagebewo1591]

MASHA ALLAH! Safi Bros, YOU MADE GREAT DISCUSION WITH FAMOUS PSYCHOLOGIST TOLTU TUFA, AND HAD GREAT DISCUSION ON VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE, SEXUAL EDUCATION, WHICH MORE PEOPLE DO NOT GIVE MUCH ATTENTION BUT IN ONE OR THE OTHER WAY AFFECTING THEIR LIFE. KEEP GOING FORWARD. I THINK TOLTU IS CONTRIBUTING EVERY THING SHE CAN FOR THE HUMAN BEING. I THINK SHE IS DONG HER BEST FOR THE WELLBIENG OF THE WORLD. IF WE ALL CONTRIBUTE OUR BEST FOR THE WELLBEING OF THE WORLD, THE WORLD WILL BE BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.

[@user-hq8sw3oh4b]

Author psychologists Ms.Tolitu Tuffa her linguistics, religious beliefs, ethnicity back grounds her amazing communication skills very professional academics.😂❤😅

[@genenenegussie6577]

I proud of you

[@mohamedhoussein7357]

Toltu long live ❤❤❤

[@woinituwoldeyesus9729]

Great love ❤you great!

[@user-lx9xk3im7s]

Mashaa Allaaah toltuu

[@negussiebussa2724]

What an intelligent woman is she? May God bless her!

[@dabalebonsa1138]

Toltu Tufa, you are extraordinary gift from God to Oromo. Thank you so much for your contributions to let know the world the issues of Oromo. May Waqa, the God of your forefathers bless you. We are proud of our sister! Keep it up!

[@mahdihussein4927]

Masha Allah

[@user-sj1vd1vz2z]

Mashaa Allah toltu tufa 🥰🫶❤

[@muldhatatv6762]

Mashallah jajjabadhuu heeduu nuu bonsitee toltu

[@fghhgggghhghh4130]

Mashalla mashalla tabrkllha

[@aberaatomsa9797]

Tortu you are so great.

[@hawaakadir5932]

We miss you ❤❤❤

[@hawaakadir5932]

Welcome Toltu tufa

[@Nazirburqa]

Toltu koo ❤❤❤

[@lenchousnael7303]

Reality!

[@chaltudame8347]

Baga nagan dhufte Toltu Tufa

[@osmanyussuf7069]

Masha Allah an honest examplary muslim lady, may Allah bless you !!!

[@user-rn9sv6ls6l]

Is this true narration? Emperor Haile Silassie was himself an Oromo. His daughter is married to an Oromo. Banned ! Hard to believe to be able to ban a language of tens of millions people. How you do that? Tell the millions don’t speak Oromigna from now on. Basically Telling them not to speak at all because that is the only language they know. Do you have a declaration of the law that banned the language

[@sunlitbabe___1604]

Lool during the banned he changed the Oromo name of cities surrounding addis into Amharic ones so yeah he most definitely imposed the banned

[@user-rn9sv6ls6l]

@@sunlitbabe___1604 that is also a lie. Which cities? Kolfe, Sebeta, Selalle or Sendafa aren’t these Oromo names. Open your eyes, and learn the truth.

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

❤❤❤. Bless you midhagdu

[@addisutollawurcha8204]

TRUTH REVEALED ITSELF. Toltu and Safi Bros talk the reality.

[@Adwa-1896]

All the Oromo youths are being made to hear is just a fake story! There is no book but a false story told by politicians! Liar

[@user-kr4tu1dp6d]

From this podcast, i learned how history changed from time to time... Now, oromo people get on power (become ethiopian leader).. some even force others ethiopian to speak oromo language.. other ethiopian will not get a job, or treat fair in government offices at parts of oromiya region... life is sad.... I wish people treat each other fairly.. I wish oromo people who have been oppressed, learn from their stories, and stop oppressing other now...

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

It was never banned. You won’t find a single evidence that shows their outrageous claim. They fought for power as soon as they got it they started genocide & deportations of Amhara people.

[@sunlitbabe___1604]

@@Zeyede_Seyumdo you speak afaan Oromo ?

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@sunlitbabe___1604 nope

[@kiyakoket1994]

​@@Zeyede_SeyumWell, that's the lack of knowledge I suppose that makes these words, history u said, they are all biased and suppressive toward nations and nationalities except the one you mentioned that is " deported and killed". Well lies seem more true when they are repeatedly said but they never shade a shadow to the truth the Oromos passed through centuries.

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@kiyakoket1994 so you have no source? You’re just blabbering.

[@user-gg4rz1yf2e]

Wow

[@Solussimba]

Afaan Oromo was in fact banned systematically to subdue and dominate the oromo people and enforce the language of the Amhara people. This was because of the the emperors who emphasized the domination of Amhara culture over all of the different tribes in Ethiopia. By using the excuse that Amharic (the native language of the Amhara people) should unite the country under one language, they were able to prevent Afaan Oromo to be taught in schools and to be used in a political/federal level. Oromos have been able to maintain their sense of autonomy partly due to cultural practices. For a long time, Oromos had to remember and interpret their cultural history orally until they developed a writing system in the 1960s. Oromos have therefore traditionally relied on music, poetry, and dance to express their culture, preserve identity, and resist Amharic cultural hegemony. Oromo music often relates stories of how the northern ethnic group resembled white colonizers who forcibly established political systems and exploited the Oromo people. Government efforts to ban Oromo people failed because Oromos did not rely on written records to preserve their heritage. Threatened by the power of Oromo music, Emperor Haile Selassie persecuted, imprisoned, tortured, or even killed musicians on suspicion that they were sympathetic to Oromo nationalist sentiments. Oromo language oppression began during the government of the Derg following Selassie's death. Teachers were prohibited from teaching Oromo, and individuals who spoke it were ridiculed for not speaking the national Amharic language. Many Oromo professionals have fled the country, including musicians who have relocated to Norway. There is undeniable proof of this as Amharic is enforced to be taught in schools all over the country as a requirement while Oromifaa (the language of the most Populus people in the country backed by census that can be found online) was not. From personal experience I was forced to learn amharic in school growing up while not having any options to learn a different language other than French academically. The only way I could learn my native tongue was from my parents who thankfully taught me afaan Oromo. Very recently (a month ago) I have been told that some schools are offering students the option to pick between learning amharic and afaan oromo as an academic requirement. This is a huge improvement and a sign that we are slowly but surely moving in the right direction. Unfortunately, even with thousands of sources online and people who can tell you from personal experience, there are still ethnic Amharas who will swear on their life that oromifaa was never systematically banned or outlawed in ethiopia. This can sadly be seen in the comments of this very video. The lady in the video tells you from her personal experience that it was banned but the Amharas in the comments will tell you otherwise which is why I urge all who don't know to do your own research on this topic. As this has turned into a "he said, she said" scenario and you don't know who to believe.

[@samiaj1020]

would you tell me what the Oromo migration did to other tribes's identity in the country

[@Solussimba]

@@samiaj1020 sure I’d love to. The oromo migration primarily taking place in the late 15th early 16th century was a migration of ethnic oromos further up north to Ethiopia from where they currently were central to southern Ethiopia. In these migrations Oromos faced many challenges such as the Ethnic Amharas who were migrating downwards at the time from their land at the very top of Ethiopia and after many battles, loses, and victories oromos were able to survive, and live alongside their 15th century adversaries today. That covers Oromo migrations now move on to the relatively small tribes that were further up north during this migration. See oromos have what they call “Gudifecaa” a term used to describe the assimilation of other tribes in where other smaller tribes could join or marry into the Oromo tribe and take up the Oromo name and culture while also keeping a peace of their own culture that they practiced before their integration into the Oromo society. Unfortunately other ethnic groups such as the Amhara don’t have any terms of assimilation such as “Gudifecaa” because their expansion was much more violent and unforgiving to the smaller tribes they expanded into. But that is a discussion for the future, now let’s address why someone could possibly reply to a comment highlighting the oppression the Oromos faced under multiple empires and regimes with “tell me what oromo migration did to the other tribe’s identity”. You say this to try to demonize oromos and in your efforts to justify the oppression and domination of Ethiopia’s culture and identity by Amharas who are the second most populous in the country after the first which are oromos. The funniest and most ironic part of your argument is what a foreigner sees when Ethiopia is mentioned to them. The ONLY things a foreigner can tell you about Ethiopia all fall under the cultural identity of the Amhara which are one of 80+ ethnicities found in Ethiopia. I just find it absolutely hilarious when you are asking me about 15th century migrations of villagers and their impact on the cultural identity of those they interacted with (they got to keep their identity via Gudifecaa hence why you see different Oromo dances instead of the one and only single dance all Amharas share the eskista) when we can clearly see today in the 21st century that all foreign associations with Ethiopia are all related to the identity of the Amhara people. So why don’t YOU tell me about the effects of the Amhara on the cultural identity of the smaller ethnic groups of Ethiopia and the identity of Ethiopia all together. There is a reason a foreigner will start to do the eskista if asked what the cultural dance of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is or will tell you the national language of Ethiopia (home to 80+ ethnicities who all speak their own language) is Amharic and it’s not due to migrations that took place in the 15th/16th century 😂 One must admit the cultural domination of a single specific ethnic identity (food/dance/language/etc) in a nation housing 80 others. So now my question to you is, tell me why Amharic is the national language in Ethiopia and how it’s related to the expansion of the Amhara people and don’t tell me it’s not or you will be lying to yourself.

[@halimaabdulkadir116]

​​​@@Solussimba then why did the other tribes also not experience this suppression? Could it be that both tribes were warring tribes and the amhara won hence predominantly amharic speakers in ethiopia? Not because y'all are victims to this day. You know who's suffering in all these inane arguments? The current locals in ethiopia. The diaspora keeps dragging stories upon stories just so you can have that "depth" for your personalities. But people are dying now because you can't stop the ones you set loose with stories of "your ancestors were victims ". Who are they avenging? I honestly don't care what language is spoken in ethiopia, we would settle for not getting killed or kidnapped or extorted within oromian state lines for not speaking the language, that's how bad it has gotten. I'm from one the tiny tribes btw, I'm not amhara just an fyi. you're both fighting a war that had a Victor centuries ago and endangering people for no good reason. እንኑርበት please leave us alone. Go stop racism or lgbtq or whatever social issue you gotta deal with in whatever Western country you live in now. ተዉን please 😢. I'm sorry if I was harsh, we're just so fed up with this nonsense. As long as we understand each other who cares what language we speak in ethiopia now? Why does that matter to you? You don't even live here 😭.

[@Solussimba]

@@halimaabdulkadir116 I see I apologize too if I was harsh, you are right I live outside of the country and what’s happening now has victims of all ethnicities not just the big two and it’s very sad. I’m not looking for a victor I’m looking for peace for my people because I grew up in Addis I have no hatred towards any other ethnicity I swear to you. I always love to see my people here in the west regardless of what they are and I also only had to stay here in the west due to political reasons funny enough. My intention is and always will be peace between all of my people because I want to go back home to the peaceful nation I know from my childhood.

[@Ghp7657]

This is not true. Its just to spread hate and commit genocide on Amhara ppl that oromos r killing fr 30 yrs specially afte4 Abiy its everyday that oromo armies and government commit genocide on Amhara civillians. God is watching

[@letajifara]

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