Sidama Liberation Front

The Sidama Liberation Front is a political front struggling, among other things, for Sidama people's national self-determination. To achieve this goal, it spearheads the struggle of the Sidama people to overthrow the tyrannical rule of Ethiopian regime and its colonial yoke. The Front co-operates with the oppressed people and their political organisations that struggle for similar objectives. While joining hands with those who struggle for freedom, justice, democracy and human rights, it expects support from its people and from all those who believe in the above principles.

SLF: STATEMENT ON THE 7^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIDAMA MASSACRE:

The Horror that TPLF/EPRDF regime executed upon the Sidamas 7 years ago when it massacred innocent people, has left unforgettable scar on the Sidama nation. Thus, every Sidama with a clear conscience is obliged to commemorate the martyr’s day 24^th of May every year. Full Report

SLF: Statement on Current Situation in Sidama

‘And almost all things are by the law purged with blood, and without shedding of blood is no remission’. Heb. 9:22

The above phrase is a biblical expression, also known as Moses’ law or Mosaic law in the Old Testament. However, according to the belief of Christians this law has been changed after Christ shed his blood to save the world. Nevertheless, Meles Zenawi who adhere the Old Albanian Communist Style on one hand, still believes in this archaic idealism on the other while trying to be free market (sic capitalist) and democrat. This indicates (shows) that Meles will dress himself in many coloured clothes trying to deceive those who unaware of his real intention could only see the different clothes he put for those occasions. Read More

SLF: Statement on Hawassa (Looqe) Massacre, 6^th Anniversary.

Six years ago, on the bright morning of May 24 2002, Sidama people of Hawassa and it’s environ started on their daily walk of life. However there was a planned peaceful demonstration for the day.

Many employees and students had already taken a day-off from their work or school, farmers called off their farm activities, and business people believed it was important day to join others to oppose the arrogantly formulated policy that angered the whole people of Sidama nation. Full Report

Undisputed Fraternity of the Tyrannized Oromos and Sidamas

April 11, 2008 (Buzzel.com) — In the collapsing tyranny of Abyssinia, the Neo-Nazi administration of the Tigray dictator Meles Zenawi attempts to survive by triggering ethnic conflicts among the tyrannized nations that have been subjugated by the Amhara and Tigray Abyssinians. Full Report

Joint Statement by Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and Sidama Liberation Front (SLF)
On The Wayane/TPLF Instigated Clashes between the Oromo and the Sidama Peoples

April 11, 2008 (OLF) — Once again the EPRDF/TPLF regime has succeeded in instigating armed clashes between Oromo and Sidama peoples, in and around Wando Genet town. This malicious deed of the TPLF/EPRDF regime resulted in days of violence that claimed the lives of more than 40 people as a result of fighting that went on from April 2, 2008 to April 7, 2008. Full Report

Ethiopia - Zenawi's incompatible love affair with Ethiopian farmers

Nearly two agonizing decades has passed since first TPLF then EPRDF took control of Ethiopian government by overthrowing former dictatorial regime of Colonel Mengistu Hailemariam. They have manoeuvred the fate of the country in the direction of their own likening while Ethiopian public at large pushed to limits. Read Full Story

Oppressed Nations Are Yawning for Democratic election and True Representation: TPLF is on the processes appointing (anointing) itself on the people of Ethiopia.

In order to participate in the processes of election, people in Ethiopia in general, the oppressed nations in particular, and those who attempt or desire to come to power through ballot box should ask key questions, to be honest for themselves and for the people they claim to represent. Those questions can be, is there conducive atmosphere in Ethiopia for genuine parties to be formed to contest election, to express its objectives, to recruit members, let alone competing for power. If there is any, what are the constituent bases of each of the main parties?(24 Feb 08) Read More

TPLF’s Denial peoples’ identity furthers the struggle to reclaim back the lost statehood for the Sidama Nation.

The Abyssinian Empire is built by destroying independent identities of the nations and nationalities. In the process of building this empire and destruction of the rest non-Abyssinian nations, various means has been utilized such as colonial conquest by emperor Menelik, "Amharenization" Hailesellse's version of 'modernization', communism by colonel Mengistu, Confusion and deception by Meles Zenawi.(10 February 2008)Read More

SLF STATEMENT ON ETHIO-ERITREAN WAR:

The TPLF/EPRDF led Ethiopian regime is preparing to attack Eritrea.

It is to be recalled that Meles Zenawi launched a savage war on Eritrea in 1998-2000 that claimed the lives of 100,000 from both sides, now he is preparing for another disastrous war with Eritrea. This war could be avoided if Meles accepts the internationally binding decision.(07 November, 2007) Read More

PREVENTING THE NEXT DARFUR: A CALL FOR ACTION TO HALT THE UNFOLDING CRISIS IN THE OGADEN(September 6, 2007)

By the Alliance for Democracy and Freedom

In 2004, memorial ceremonies for the victims of the Rwandan genocide caused the world to begin to awaken to the slaughter of innocent civilians in Darfur. “Never again,” became the rallying cry for a movement to save Darfur. Read More

SLF: Statement on release of CUD leaders (23rd July 2007).

The imprisonment of CUD leaders some eighteen months ago by TPLF regime in Ethiopia shows TPLF’s determination to resist and reject political change through ballot box. This has been reflecting that the regime will never tolerate effective opposition, with mass base. Full Report

Manipulation of the legal system and the making of totalitarianism in Ethiopia. AFD Press Release June 16, 2007: Full Report

The Unity of People Never Fall

The Sidama and Oromo are same people struggling for common cause. We have been experiencing bitter poison of the EPRDF that divide nations and nationalities since it came to power by barrel of gun in 1991, as the people’s struggle led to downfall of the brutal Dergue regime. Full Report

The blood of Looqe massacre waters the tree of freedom, democracy and justice.

SLF: Statement on the 5^th anniversary of Hawassa massacre.

On Friday 24 May, Five years ago, an act of genocide against Sidama civilian population was perpetrated by brutal regime of Ethiopia. Peaceful demonstrators who demanded their basic rights were gunned down in broad daylight. Over a hundred people, all of them Sidamas were killed and hundreds wounded. This is an act of genocide, because the intent of TPLF and its surrogates who decided to undertake this action was to eliminate the Sidamas, or part of Sidamas who would like to live in Hawassa city and retain their city. Read More

TRUTH WILL REVEAL

SLF Press Release

If we recall, within the downfall of the communist regime of Ethiopia in 1991, SLM joined a collation of 24 political organizations, and they were able to form a short lived transitional government of Ethiopia. But unfortunately and from the very beginning the interim government had experienced EPRDF/TPLF domination, who took the lion’s share of the seats in the House of Representatives (Parliament). Consequently it began to dismantle other free political organizations, OLF and SLM to be main ones among many others. Full Report

The TPLF’s Genocide Goes Beyond Imagination: SLF Statement on State Sponsored Terrorism.

The TPLF regime of Ethiopia has gone too far by extending its sphere of influence. If any, may be only few have imagined that Meles Zenawi would carry out his genocidal act in a foreign country. The recent invasion of Somalia by the tyrannical regime of Ethiopia has tripled fold. Full Report

THE STATEMENT OF SLF NATIONAL COUNCIL

The Sidama Liberation Front national council held its annual meeting on October 14-18 /2006. The council had a critical look at SLF’s current activities and identified areas which are successfully achieved and those which need a special attention. Full Report

AN OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO SNLO’S ALLEGATION

This statement refers to the SNLO’s allegation released on its website dated 15^th of August 2006 (full text of the statement is attached herewith). The statement alleges the SLF’s rejection of SNLO’s offer for political unity. (Read Full Report)

AFD STATEMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT UNFOLDING IN SOMALIA

(July 5, 2006):The Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD) wishes to express its deep concerns regarding the developments currently unfolding in Somalia. These developments are of particular interest of our Alliance first of all because one of our member organizations, the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), struggles for the rights of the Somali people in Ethiopia. Full Report

Statement of Executive Committee of Alliance for Freedom and Democracy.

(July 3, 2006): The Executive Committee of the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (AFD) held its first plenary meeting from June 29-July 1, 2006. Full Report

JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED

Statement Issued by Sidama Liberation Front in Commemoration of Sidama/Loqqe Massacre.

On May 24 2002, at mid-day, about ten thousand unarmed Sidama civilians took out to the streets at Locke village, the outskirts of Awassa, to express their concern against the violation of their rights over their self-administration by the Ethiopian government. The government responded to their demand with a PKM machine gun mounted on vehicle by its military forces that killed over one hundred civilian Sidamas, one-third of whom were school children from the surrounding villages. Full Report

SLF: Statement Regarding the Prevailing Condition in Sidama:

The present condition in Sidamaland is alarming and tense more than ever before. It generated from accumulated anger of the people related to the question of nationality and self-determination. The regional self-administration or autonomous governance ((kilil) demand had been presented to the government several months ago. Regarding this question the confusing behaviour of the regime however has created unpredictable situation for the Sidama people.11/02/06 (Read More)

SLF: Statement on current situation in Sidama:

TPLF dominated government of Ethiopia has left no stones unturned so that it can extend its tyrannical rule in the country.

The regime continues to kill in mass/massacre, torture, imprison, and harasses the Sidama people since it came to power by gun in 1991. In the recent crackdown the regime has locked up many Sidamas (mostly students) in the Billate military camp. (Read Full Report)

    Sidamas Commemorated Martyrs Day

Although officially forbidden by the Ethiopian regime, 24 May Sidama martyrs day is observed all over the Sidamaland. The Sidamas attentively remembered those brutally massacred on 24 May 2002, and those who lost their lives in similar action for common purpose. The Sidamas in Diaspora also commemorated the occasion in different parts of the world. In his keynote speech in London, Betana Hotesso explained how the Sidamas resisted the Ethiopia’s successive regimes oppression, and he noted that the current TPLF regime is the worst of all. (Read full speech)



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