Front for Independence
of Oromia (FIO)
Victoriously Celebrated
its 2nd Year Anniversary
October 30, 2007
The youngest Oromo organization, the Front for Independence
of Oromia (FIO) is very proud to announce that it is victoriously
celebrating its 2nd year anniversary with great achievements
and renewed commitment to realize the sovereignty of Oromia.
The Front for Independence
of Oromia (FIO) was established two years ago today, to liberate
the people of Oromia from the oppressive colonial regime of
Ethiopia and replace it with genuinely democratic republic of
Oromia; where the people of Oromia will realize their legitimate
right for self determination.
Today, FIO looks
back and remembers sacrifices made by the people of Oromia and
thousands of Oromo lives that were lost to defend the right
of the people of Oromia for self determination. The birth of
FIO has led to the emergence of renewed Oromo national struggle,
a sense of renewed hope, new organizational vision and mission
clearly outlining what the Oromo question is, and what it is
that the people of Oromia want to achieve from their struggle.
This is what FIO took back to the people of Oromia just two
year ago today; and it has been received among Oromos inside
Oromia and in diasporas with open arms and unparalleled welcome.
FIO has taken back
its struggle to grassroots; Oromian independence fighters have
now found a new front and unity; the people of Oromia have renewed
hope about their future; and the Oromo national struggle is
leading towards Oromia’s sovereignty. Above all, FIO has renewed
its pledge to get back what has been taken from its people;
and declared that the fate of the nation will now be decided
by the people of Oromia; not by external factors and forces
that may try to impose their influence on the Oromo people against
their will.
In a matter of two
years time since its establishment, FIO has overcome many obstacles,
exceeded its targets, surpassed skepticism, surprised pessimists
and now forged ahead strong and forever vibrant. FIO has made
significant achievements in two years time and will continue
to mobilize the Oromo people and its resources everywhere; to
celebrate victory over its enemies.
FIO has started a new phase of struggle; and you can witness
the successes it has achieved since its inception:
1. It has reinstated
and defended the principle of self-determination and the ultimate
goal of establishing an independent Democratic Republic of Oromia;
2. It has launched
strategic campaign in which it has successfully exposed opportunists
who want to surrender to the enemies of the Oromo people and
negotiate the existence of its nation, Oromia against the will
of the Oromo people;
3. It has designed
Oromia’s Roadmap for Independence and launching a Grand National
Strategic Plan that will enable the organization to achieve
its goal;
4. It has organized
Oromian compatriots under the leadership of FIO and intensified
its political and diplomatic campaign by revamping its leadership
capacity to reach out to, educate and mobilize the people of
Oromia;
5. It has taken
the initiative to promote unity of purpose among genuine Oromo
organizations by supporting ULFO; while at the same time embracing
the diversity of the Oromo nation as a strength reflecting the
views that will enrich its struggle;
6. It has launched
an armed struggle to protect its people from ruthless Ethiopian
military that is continuously terrorizing and harassing its
people.
7. It has renewed
its pledge to intensify its campaign to dismantle the colonial
system and sending a clear message to its enemy that the Oromo
people will not be forced into abandoning their legitimate right
for self determination;
8. FIO believes
that free and independent Oromia is good for the region and
pledging to promote peace and democracy among all its neighbours.
It is asking all peace loving nations in the world to support
the People of Oromia in their struggle for self determination;
9. FIO does not
expect freedom to be handed down to its people without a sacrifice;
and is determined to press ahead and intensify its struggle
to end the cycle of violence against the Oromo people; by dismantling
the dictatorial regime in Ethiopia and realizing the sovereignty
of Oromia.
Oromia shall be Independent!
The Front for Independence
of Oromia (FIO
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