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From @addisstandard #Commentary: The politics of drought and pastoralism in #Ethiopia In this commentary, the #Karrayyu Advocacy Groups highlight the severe challenges faced by pastoralist communities in Ethiopia, particularly in the #Oromia region, where drought and seismic activity have worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis. The piece underscores how pastoralism, a centuries-old livelihood, has been systematically marginalized by government policies that prioritize agriculture and large-scale development projects. The authors note that “pastoralism has never been acknowledged (politically or legally) as a viable livelihood,” leaving communities vulnerable to environmental shocks without adequate support. The article details the devastating impact of prolonged drought and recurrent earthquakes on the Karrayyu Oromo, a population of 130,000 in the #Fantalle District. The commentary states, “Since November 2024, the region has experienced a series of gradual yet intensifying earthquakes,” which have disrupted traditional pastoralist ways of life, destroyed villages, and rendered grazing lands unusable. The authors emphasize that “urgent intervention is required to address the mounting humanitarian needs,” as displacement and resource scarcity threaten the survival of these communities. The commentary also critiques the Ethiopian government’s response, accusing it of neglecting pastoralist communities while promoting an image of progress. The authors argue that the government has “entirely ignored the region’s worsening crises,” focusing instead on propaganda that portrays development and stability. This omission, they claim, is a “calculated effort” to mask the suffering of pastoralists, who have lost access to ancestral lands and face existential threats to their way of life. The piece calls attention to the broader structural injustices pastoralist communities face, including land dispossession and economic marginalization. The authors warn that without meaningful intervention, the unique cultural heritage and ecological knowledge of these communities could be lost. As the commentary concludes, “drought is no longer just a natural phenomenon; it has been weaponized as a means of eradicating pastoral livelihoods and, with them, centuries of indigenous knowledge and cultural identity.” addisstandard.com/?p=4928

#Commentary: The politics of drought and pastoralism in #Ethiopia In this commentary, the #Karrayyu Advocacy Groups highlight the severe challenges faced by pastoralist communities in Ethiopia, particularly in the #Oromia region, where drought and seismic activity have worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis. The piece underscores how pastoralism, a centuries-old livelihood, has been systematically marginalized by government policies that prioritize agriculture and large-scale development projects. The authors note that “pastoralism has never been acknowledged (politically or legally) as a viable livelihood,” leaving communities vulnerable to environmental shocks without adequate support. The article details the devastating impact of prolonged drought and recurrent earthquakes on the Karrayyu Oromo, a population of 130,000 in the #Fantalle District. The commentary states, “Since November 2024, the region has experienced a series of gradual yet intensifying earthquakes,” which have disrupted traditional pastoralist ways of life, destroyed villages, and rendered grazing lands unusable. The authors emphasize that “urgent intervention is required to address the mounting humanitarian needs,” as displacement and resource scarcity threaten the survival of these communities. The commentary also critiques the Ethiopian government’s response, accusing it of neglecting pastoralist communities while promoting an image of progress. The authors argue that the government has “entirely ignored the region’s worsening crises,” focusing instead on propaganda that portrays development and stability. This omission, they claim, is a “calculated effort” to mask the suffering of pastoralists, who have lost access to ancestral lands and face existential threats to their way of life. The piece calls attention to the broader structural injustices pastoralist communities face, including land dispossession and economic marginalization. The authors warn that without meaningful intervention, the unique cultural heritage and ecological knowledge of these communities could be lost. As the commentary concludes, “drought is no longer just a natural phenomenon; it has been weaponized as a means of eradicating pastoral livelihoods and, with them, centuries of indigenous knowledge and cultural identity.” addisstandard.com/?p=49282

This is very very sad@time where drought is hitting the district the earthquake only exacerbates the existing horrific situation of the area! Waaqa qofaatu Fala #Karrayyu koo!!

1/ Source: @addisstandard / ONTG fb page 20 #Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, community elders remain missing for 18 days- Fentale district, East Shewa Zone, Oromia. Detainees were summoned by the Fentale district administration for a meeting and detained by security forces.

#Ethiopia: Families, residents voice concerns as 20 #Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, community elders remain missing for 18 days Families and residents of Fentale district, East Shewa Zone, Oromia, have expressed deep concern about the fate of 20 Karrayyu Gadaa leaders and community elders, arrested on January 6, 2025, and missing for 18 days. According to family members, the detainees were summoned by the Fentale district administration for a meeting and detained by security forces. Their current whereabouts remain unknown. “We have no idea where they were taken. Twenty of those arrested are completely unaccounted for,” a family member told Addis Standard. Another added, “Officials told us, ‘No one is detained here.’ We fear for their safety.” Negasan, a resident, linked the arrests to the leaders’ reported refusal to facilitate the reintegration of Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) fighters. The leaders emphasized that they could only assist willing returnees and cautioned against disrupting the Gadaa system, which they described as “preserved for generations.” Efforts to obtain comments from local officials have been unsuccessful. addisstandard.com/?p=48143

Ilmaan abbaa Gadaa jechuun kanneeni, warra ganamaa- aslii, kan aadaa fi safuun, heerri fi seerri hin lallaaqamne, kan hin borcmnee fi srini ormaa itti hin dhiyaanne! Warra duudhaa fi hoodni xuxxubaa! #Karrayyu-warra ganamaa!🖤❤️🤍 fb.watch/wIgNCG0vDv/ via @FacebookWatch

@AbaaTraveler @Adam20073132780 @SomEthiopian So, u believe 'border' is organic. 🤣 And, how about the Karrayyu in Boorana? Borana Tribe is sub-divided into two groups: Sabboo & Goona, which r, in turn, r sub-duvided into clans: 1.Sabbo: #KARRAYYU, Maxxarri & Diigalu 2.Goona:> Aroresa (7) & Fulleele (7) U no read!

#Wollo són of karrayyu and brother of selele #wollo #karrayyu #selele #OROMO #ETHIOPIA #AFAR #kenya

Egregious killings on #Karrayyu We need intern’-community to be aware about the targeted killings of the Karrayyu-Oromo of Ethiopia @hrw #Ollaa #freedomhouse #USaembassyaddisababa #Addisstandard #survivalinternational @EthiopianHuman @amnestyusa @UN_HRC

Babareedan oromo 🌳💙 #karrayyu hair style man & woman

#Karrayyu-Oromo news alert! Extremely disturbing, just learned that my oldest nephew, Roba Dhadacho, was taken by the government forces from his office on Monday (04/17/‘23) in Matahara town, the capital of the Fantalle district& we don’t know his whereabouts @hrw @ollaaOromo

Gobu Hawile- one of horribly tortured 14 Karrayyu-Gada leaders member died this morning! The systematic killings of the #Karrayyu tribe of Awash valley by Ethiopian security forces continued!

Karrayyus of Ethiopia are in extremely worrisome situation! 2nd round of mass killing might be underway once again in the name of the hunt for OLA, but systematically targeting the remaining #Karrayyu-Gada Leaders! Over 14 people have been tortured and robbed! #Human_Rights

Hawas Mato Borra a Senior #Karrayyu Gadaa leader and survivor of 2021 massacre gunned down in latest clashes. Abba Gadaa Hawas was the last remaining survivor of the massacre of 14 #Gadaa leaders, who were executed by #Oromia State police. addisstandard.com/news-senior-ka…

@PASTRES_erc @Masresha09 @giuliasimula @IanScoones @natasha_maru @rashmi89singh Spot on! #Karrayyu pastoralist like other pastoralists speak their mind! On the top of global climate injustice, ill-planned development schemes made my community extremely vulnerable!

#Ethiopia #karrayyu-oromo @Jawar_Mohammed

My best shot - @JoeyLdotCom’s best #photographs. #Karrayyu camel-traders of #Ethiopia's #Oromo tribe. The hair-do (styled using #kibbeh or clarified butter) shows that they are traditional men. They are highlanders, so they look very different. #Metehara theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Climate change has destroyed livelihoods of already marginalized communities like #Borana of Eth. but when it is politicized and kept hidden the magnitude for over three years,here is what Ethiopian Gvt can’t hide anymore! Worst of all #Karrayyu has been denied any support

@ShimelisAbdisa is implicated in the assassination of #HachaluHundessa,attampt assassination of @Jawar_Mohammed,the murder of #Karrayyu Aba Gadas,the imprisonment of 50,000 #Oromo civilians. @ShimelisAbdisa is a war criminal. #OLA should not negotiate with the mass murderer.