Other Criticism
One of the most outspoken Oromo leaders against the OLF organization has been Dr. Negasso Gidada. In 2002, after OLF rebels attacked the Tigray hotel in Addis Ababa, killing many civilians and destroyed property, Dr. Negaso said such terrorist acts should not be committed especially in the name of Oromos. He said there is no need for an armed struggle when there are alternative peaceful political ones. He stated,
- The terrorist acts perpetrated against innocent civilians by individuals and groups under the guise to liberate Oromia were abominable crimes and should be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Whoever that commits such barbaric acts of terror in the name of liberation struggle should not be tolerated. The killing of innocent civilians and destroying their properties couldn't be justified by any standard. I am of the view that a democratic unity on the basis of justice and equality would be of much benefit to the people of Oromia.
During Ethiopia's war against Eritrea in 1998 and against the Al-shabbab supported radical ICU in Southern Somalia, the OLF was noted increasing its radio propaganda outreach to Oromos in Ethiopia. Some outraged Oromos said that OLF is "a historic enemy of the Ethiopian people that stood alongside Siad Barre and Shaebia (Eritrean government)" Other Oromos from Nekempte said OLF is trying to reverse the unity of the nation which has more than 79 ethnicities and some said OLF radio was telling them that Ethiopian affairs don't concern them.
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