Peaceful Resolution
of Conflicts
The Sidama Liberation Front strongly believes that
peace, justice and democracy are milestones for stability and development
for any society. Thus, SLF maintains its commitment to peaceful resolution
of the problems of the Sidama people with the Ethiopian regime. SLF also
perceives that the Sidamas and other oppressed peoples have unalienable
right to exercise their objectives for self-determination. SLF leaves its
door open for dialogue whenever the Ethiopian regime is ready to discuss
our differences.
On Armed Struggle
Whenever peaceful mechanisms continue to be
blocked, the Front sees armed struggle as other alternative means to
achieve its goal; such as freedom, equality, justice and democracy in our
society. In execution armed struggle it would target on the government’s
coercive machinery, not the innocent civilian population.
On Minority Rights
SLF recognizes and respects the rights of minority
nationals. Thus, any nationals who dwell in Sidamaland can perform any
legal activities; they can vote and can contest for office provided that
they have desire to be part (member) of the Sidama nation, and respect the
Sidama culture and language.
On Religion
Although Christianity seems predominant religion,
the Sidama’s traditional religion is widely practised, and on third place
there follows insignificant number of Islam in the Sidamaland. Cognizing
diversity of faith, SLF respects religious equality of all and follows
secular policy in the Sidamaland.
External Relations
and Solidarity
The Sidama Liberation Front strives to forge good
relations based on equal recognizance, through voluntary co-operation on
mutually desirable goals. The Front co-operates with other oppressed
peoples and their political organizations that struggle for similar
objectives, and with others who understand our causes.