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The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA; Oromo: Waraana Bilisummaa Oromoo, WBO) is an armed opposition group active in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. The OLA consist primarily of former armed members of the pre-peace deal Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) who refused to disarm out of skepticism of the peace deal, … See more
The Oromo Liberation Army, then the military wing of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), was formed in 1974, evolving from the See more
In January 2023 the OLF-OLA released a political manifesto in which they laid out their aims:
"We, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), fight for the Oromo … See moreAs of the late 2010s, Kumsa Diriba, commonly known by his nom-de-guerre as Jaal Maaroo, is the commander-in-chief of OLA, largely operating with the Western Command. As of 29 … See more
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In a press release on December 10, 2022, the OLA High Command stated their war was not with any … See moreMeta(Facebook) designates OLA as a "Violent non-state actor" on its list of organizations or individuals that proclaim a violent mission or are … See more
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In 1974, the Ethiopian military ousted the imperial regime and seized control of the country. The new Derg regime promptly arrested Oromo leaders; subsequently a secret conference attended by Oromo leaders, including Hussein Sora and Elemo Qiltu, formed the OLF. A group of armed Oromo fighters in the Chercher Mountains were adopted as the OLF's armed wing, th…
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Ethiopia: Who is Jaal Marroo, the military leader in …
Nov 11, 2021 · Jaal Marroo is the military commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group fighting against the Ethiopian government. He claims to be close to victory and accuses Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of instigating …
About the Oromo Liberation Army - OLF-OLA
The Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA), is a political organisation and armed movement based in Oromia (Ethiopia). It was established in the 1970s with the goal of …
Oromo Liberation Army: On the ground with Ethiopian …
Nov 1, 2021 · Oromo Liberation Army: On the ground with Ethiopian fighters. Conflict between the federal government and rebel TPLF forces in Ethiopia threatens the very fabric of the state, with hundreds of...
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The OLF: Baro’s Legacy, Long Journey, Achievements, and Resilience
Sep 17, 2024 · The current Oromo political and military leaders can overcome their deficiencies by learning from Baro’s leadership model and by avoiding the political failures of the Tigrayan …
