Sidama Cultural Songs by Artist Adunga Duumo
| Ane gobba'ya/Mother land |
| Lembo/Le'mbo |
| Ani mayoo/What Can I say |
| Heeri gobba'ya/Endure my Motherland |
| Hexxote Gamira/At bounds of hope |
Chambalala music by Tokichaw
Facts About Sidama Land
People: Sidaama;Language:Sidamigna;
Land size:7000 Sq.kms;
Population size:5million;
Longtude:37.92-39.19;
Altutude: 500-3500 masl;
Latitude: 6.14-7.18;
Mean Temp:10-27⁰c;
Mean Rainfall: 800-1600ml.
Map of Sidama Land(click to enlarge)
News and Updates
Resolution of the Oromo Liberation Front National Council Fifth Regular Session
October 11, 2011(OLF)-The Oromo Liberation Front National Council (OLF-NC) has successfully completed its fifth regular session held from October 3 - 10, 2011. The NC, during this session, addressed wide ranging issues including organizational matters, the situation of the Oromo people and its struggle, the unparalleled brutality of the TPLF/EPRDF regime against the peoples in Ethiopia in general and the Oromo people in particular, peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and other regional and global issues. After thorough deliberation the NC concluded its meeting by passing several important resolutions. Read the Full Content Here...
Ethiopia must end crackdown on government critics
September 16, 2011(Amnesty International)-The Ethiopian authorities must end their continuing crackdown on dissent, Amnesty International said today, following the arrest of a prominent journalist and four senior opposition politicians on accusations of terrorism-related activities. Read the Full Content by following this link...
The 9th year commemoration of LOQUE MASSACRE
May 24, 2011(SLF)-On the 24th of May 2002 thousands of Sidama nationals rose against the of TPLF/EPRDF (Tigerian racist group) tyranny at Loque, Awassa. As the result of their peaceful demonstration they were indiscriminately massacred and their dead bodies dragged on the streets of Awassa. Nine (9) years have passed since then and the day in question has since been made a national remembrance day in Sidama region, to commemorate the brave spirit of those who sacrificed their lives for a just and humane Sidama cause.
The massacre was carried out by the Special Forces led by Bereket Simon, Mulugeta Alemsegid, Tadesse Kassa (the evils), Abadulla Gemeda, Girma Birru (the puppets), Hailemariam Desalegne (the stooge), Melesae Miremo and Shifferaw Shiguttee (The Trojan Horses). These are the criminals who have the Sidama’s blood on their hands. TPLF made Sidamas foreigners in their own homeland. Any Sidama who stood for the people’s rights is systematically eliminated, imprisoned or forced to flee the country. This strategy is to silence Sidama and keep them away from uniting lest they pose threat to Tigreians narrow-minded racist regime. History will not forget nor forgive this regime and its hunch backs who are responsible for Loque massacre.
Therefore 24th May is the greatest commemoration day to keep alive the memory of those who died. No amount of work or speech, no matter how brilliantly written can ever be a sufficient salute to the martyrs of Loque, Awassa. We therefore, know that on the 24th of May every year, the spirit of our departed brothers and sisters will march with Sidama People who will continue to fight for their rights.
Down with TPLF and its Puppets!
Victory for Democracy Loving People!
The Escalation of TPLF Regime’s Repression of the Oromo People, especially the youth: a Precursor of its Demise
May 24, 2011(OLF)-The TPLF led regime of Ethiopia has never been friend of the Oromo and the other peoples in Ethiopia; it is the enemy of all. The tyrannical regime controlled the Ethiopian State by military force in 1991. Contrary to its declarations and pseudo periodical elections, the regime is perpetuating its tyrannical rule, exploitation and terrorization of the people by brute military and security forces. Read the Full Content of Statement Here...
OLF Finalizes Re-unification
March 2011(OLF)-OLF materializes the re-unification agreement reached and signed on September 27,
2010, on its latest meeting held from March 8-12, 2011.
Read the Full Content of Statement Here...
A United Struggle against the Common Enemy is timely Question
February 2011(OLF)-It is a self-evident truth that all human beings and people are created free and equal. There are no people created to be enslaved. All human beings and people are endowed with freedom. None the less, it is also a fact that our human world is full of contradictions and struggles. In our human societies, some are enriching themselves at the expense of the others. Some are deprived of liberty and livelihood and impoverished. Some are leading a life of extravagance while others are starving. Some are dignified and while others are humiliated. Some are being subjected to extinction to allow others to live. All these are happening to humanity due to human greed and selfishness. In our world, a struggle is continuously waged for the success of one people at the expense of and/or for the deprivation of the other people. The human greed and selfishness is also continuing to be the cause for war between nations and peoples, for poverty and starvation, disease and backwardness. Humanity not only deserves a better relationship but also is capable of establishing a relationship based on mutual interest and respect.Read More...
TPLF Incited Violence Never Threaten the Unity of Oromo and Sidama People
January 2011(SLF)-Since TPLF assumed power with barrel of gun twenty years ago, it has continued committing most vicious and heinous crimes perpetrated against humanity, instead of liberating the country from chronic poverty, famine and underdevelopment. The regime also has failed to learn from history that its demise is imminent.
The Sidama people have been target of such evil policy. Time and again, the regime has worked relentlessly to induce polarization, hate, violence, and ethnic strife among Sidama people. It has also tried this policy with neighboring people who have been lived in harmony for centuries. In many occasions, TPLF incited violence has claimed lives of many innocent people.
The recent conflict between Sidama and Oromo people at ‘Wondo Genet’ area that claimed many lives from both sides is typical example. TPLF has incited violence between Oromo and Sidama people so many times before and failed to achieve its goals. After all, the regime knows well the historic partnership that existed between these people and how dangerous their unity can be for the regime, as one can imagine.
We believe the Sidama and Oromo people understand well who is behind these conflicts and also know the regime is only one who benefits from such acts. Both people have lived peacefully for centuries side by side and have traditional way of resolving their conflict peacefully whenever they occur. SLF strongly urge both sides to resolve their issues peacefully and rather they should join hand in hand to over throw their common enemy.
SLF Statement on OLF's agreement to resolve differences
September 2010 (SLF)-The OLF’s announcement on September 27, 2010 that the party has agreed to resolve its internal differences is not only good news for Oromo people, but also for Sidama people and others regardless of their ethnic background who have no choice but suffer at hands of brutal TPLF regime.More...
Government Should Free All Political Prisoners
September 2010 (HRW)-The Ethiopian government’s release on October 6, 2010, of detained opposition leader Birtukan Midekssa should pave the way for freeing others it is holding unlawfully, Human Rights Watch said today.More...
The Sidama Nation Celebrates its New Year, ’Fichchee’
September 06 2010 (SLF)-The celebration of Fichchee, Sidama’s New Year, has been started in style in the Sidama land and around world today in the eve of New Year’s Day, that will be followed by ‘Chambalaalla’ celebration in the New Year’s Day. More...
Ethiopia faces era of one-party rule
August 2010 (VOA)-Ethiopia's 2010 election all but wiped out the country's once vibrant political opposition. This means that Ethiopia faces the prospect of one-party rule for the foreseeable future.More...
Rights worsening in aid darling Ethiopia
August 2010 (Los Angeles Times)-The U.S. gives about $1 billion annually to Ethiopia. But even as U.S. and other international aid has surged in the last decade, activists charge that the government has become more authoritarian.More...
OLF'S call for alliance is meaningfull and timely
July 2010-The national council of OLF has held its regular session this month. After deliberating on wide range of issues it issued a resolutions wherein it calls upon all forces, who oppose the tyrannical minority rule, to rise up in unison as there is no option left. (Read the full content of the resolutions...).
The Sidama people, as Oromo people, have endured never-ending oppressions and gross human rights violations on their own soil by TPLF regime. The May election has proved that the regime is rather tightening its grip on authoritarian control and closing all available doors to peaceful resolutions. Therefore, SLF supports OLF's resolutions and also calls upon other organizations to join this important call for justice, democracy, freedom and liberty.
June 25 2010 (The record)-Several hundreds of protesters on saturday protested Zenaw's visit to G20 summit in Canada.More....
Ethiopia Expels U.S. Journalist for Probing Civilian Deaths
June 19 2010 (Bloomberg) -- Ethiopia expelled an American journalist working for the U.S.-owned Voice of America radio service after detaining her for reporting claims by a rebel group that government forces killed 71 civilians. More...
Zenawi's forces masscred civilians in Ogaden
June 12 2010 (Aljazeera)-The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)have accused the government of killing 71 civilians in a military operation last month. More...
The Meles-TPLF Regime’s May 23, 2010, Shame and Fraudulent Election Embarrassed its Foreign Supporters
June 2 2010 (OLF)- Meles/TPLF regime’s May 23, 2010, sham and fraudulent election vindicated the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and embarrassed its foreign supports. Read full content...
SLF: Statement on the occasion of inocent Sidama’s Massacre in Hawassa eight years ago;The Commemoration of 24 May 2002 bloody Massacre.
May 24 2010 (SLF) Once again we honour our fallen innocent compatriot on the occasion of 8th anniversary Hawassa massacre. Read more....
SLF: Statements on Upcoming National Election in Ethiopia
April 210 (SLF)The TPLF regime of Ethiopia is disseminating its well versed propaganda machine about the further coming so called national election in May 2010. Read more...
Onkoleesu
24 ni 2002 m.d, sidaamu daga kadonsa ku'litara daronna bandeera
amadde looqqetenni ka'e hawaasira tintanna Itophpheyu mangistenni
hajajantino uridenni duuchchu manni luubbonsa hooggino, mitoho
mannimansa gawajjantino, mitu usurantinno,wolootu loosunni
shorrantino.Ikkolana kayini xa geeshsha halaalu yoo diamantino.
The Sidama Massacre; Unforgetable Atrocity; Read the full content...
Quotes from Great Sidama Heroes
Aliito Heewano: “Ille’ya diamaxxeemmo; La’anna shiiyye’e; Ille’ya amaxxummoro, dagganoo ilamara gedensu bushanno.”
English translation:'I do not cover my eyes; kill me while I am watching; If I do cover my eyes, it would be devastation for generations to come'.
Taklu Yota
English translation: 'All men are equal! the one who are riding guided horse, dismount; the one who are guiding, get up on it; the one who ordered the guiding, do it yourself '.
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