OLF-OLA Central Committee Resolutions
(OLF-OLA press release)
The Resolutions Passed by the OLF-OLA Central Committee (CC-OLF-OLA) outline a
comprehensive strategic direction for the Oromo Liberation Front – Oromo Liberation Army
(OLF-OLA) following its nine-day regular session held from November 28, 2024, to December
6, 2024.
This session resulted in key decisions that address the current challenges and reaffirm
the organization's commitment to the Oromo people's struggle for freedom, justice, and selfdetermination.
A summary of the key points:
1. The assembly reaffirmed the mission of the OLF-OLA to honour the sacrifices of our
martyrs by unifying the goals of the OLF and OLA under a single leadership. This unity
has bolstered the OLA, enabling it to extend its reach from rural Oromia to the outskirts
of Finfinne (Addis Ababa) and garner some international recognition for the Oromo
cause.
2. The ruling Prosperity Party has completely failed to manage, let alone resolve, Ethiopia's
escalating political and security crises. The committee highlighted the full exercise
fundamental rights—such as the freedom of assembly, movement, expression, and selfdetermination—remain
unthinkable under the current regime. These violations not only
undermine any aspirations to democracy but also create an environment where peaceful
dialogue and resolution become impossible.
3. The session exposed the regime's so-called “peace” propaganda as a deliberate effort to
mislead both the Oromo people and the international community. This misinformation
campaign attempts to portray a false image of stability and dialogue, while the reality on
the ground is marked by ongoing war crimes, human rights abuses, and political
repression.
The assembly emphasized that under the current regime, the Oromo political
question cannot be resolved peacefully due to the regime's failure to engage in genuine
dialogue.
The persistent injustices therefore continue to justify the need for a lawful and
just armed resistance as a means of securing the Oromo people's rights and freedoms.
However, the OLF-OLA made it clear that they remain open to genuine dialogue — one
that sincerely addresses the political, economic, and social demands of our people.
4. The success of the Oromo cause depends on matching demands with strength.
The
assembly urged the Oromo people, intellectuals, and business leaders to play active roles. in supporting the movement through armed resistance, political activism, and diplomatic
efforts.
5. Attempts by the regime to infiltrate and divide the Oromo liberation movement have
been foiled.
Opportunistic actors with personal agendas do not represent the OLF, the
OLA or any segment of the Oromo movement.
6. Our intelligence reports have confirmed that the Ethiopian government is scheming to
mislead the international community by showcasing fake “surrendered fighters” as part
of a fraudulent DDR (Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration) program.
This tactic
aims to solicit international funds under the pretence of promoting peace and stability.
The assembly cautions the international community to be vigilant and sceptical of any
DDR-related funding requests from the regime. Such funds are certain to be repurposed
to fuel the ongoing civil war and suppress the struggle for freedom. Supporting this
deceptive initiative risks prolonging conflict and enabling further abuses.
7. The assembly calls upon all forces resisting the regime to focus their efforts on the
vertical struggle against the oppressive system and its enablers. It urges fighters to avoid
allowing the regime to horizontalize conflicts by inciting divisions along ethnic or
religious lines. Rooted in the principle of respect for the aspirations and rights of all
oppressed peoples, the assembly emphasizes the importance of solidarity between the
Oromo people and other nations suffering under the regime's repression.