The following is a statement from the United Liberation Forces of Oromiyaa (ULFO).

We have been following the recent development in the Oromo liberation camp with great concern. For ULFO, witnessing a continued fragmentation of forces within this camp has been quite agonizing. So much so closely observing the Oromo public with a state of stunning bewilderment about the growing disintegration of the Oromo political forces has profoundly troubled our organization. What we find even more appalling is to see a complete desertion of factionalized Oromo political entity of a sort to the Abyssinian political camp espousing to resurrect the very same Ethiopian political establishment bent on destroying the Oromo nationhood by reversing any political gains secured through the ultimate sacrifice of the dearest sons and daughters of Oromiyaa.

While the cooperation of our forces and coordination of our efforts are defining factors that challenge and ultimately defeat our enemies and help achieve the liberation of the Oromo nation, fragmentation and infighting would demoralize our people, paralyze our struggle, and embolden our foes. It is therefore imperative to discourage forces of polarization and division and promote the spirit of unity among the Oromo liberation forces. To defeat the enemy, reestablish a sovereign and independent state of Oromiyaa, and bring about a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Oromiyaa, the unity of the liberation forces of Oromiyaa is indispensable. This is the vision and mission on which ULFO has been founded.

– Read the Full Statement (ULFO.org)