Condemns The Killing of Jaal Battee Urgeessaa and Appeals for Impartial and Neutral Investigation.
OLF Press Release, April 10, 2024
The OLF learned today the brutal murder of its member and political officer Jaal Battee Urgessaa with agony and grave sadness.
The unwarranted and extrajudicial killing of conscious and active Oromo political and cultural figures has been a systematic and irresponsible act of silencing the Oromo throughout years and decades.
Up on our fresh memory of the killing of the renowned and beloved iconic Oromo artist Hachaluu Hudeessa, we again, as people, are experiencing another tragic death of our eloquent, selfless, and brave Oromo soul, Battee Urgeessaa.
Hachalu, his family and the Oromo people have not yet got justice, and his killers were not brought to the impartial court of law. The Oromo people are waiting for this to happen.
Jaal Battee Urgessa was born in the Meki area of Central Oromiya and was murdered in the same place. OLF sources and the media (Addis Standard) so far say that he was shot dead.
The OLF is conducting its further investigation into the killings, though circumstances are so difficult for all of us as people.
OLF express its deep condolence to Batte’s Family and call upon the Oromo People to stand by the side of his wife and children.
We appeal to all human rights organizations and peace-loving people to undertake an immediate neutral and impartial investigation.
Victory to the Masses!
Oromo Liberation Front
April 10 2024
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