Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)
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which has manifested itself repeatedly in Ogaden is now apparent in
what can only be described as war crimes being committed against the
people of Somalia.
Since the EPRDF/TPLF invasion of Somalia, hundreds of civilians have
been killed with countless others wounded as a result of the
deliberate shelling of residential neighborhoods. Many others of Oromo
and Ogaden origin have also been specifically targeted for detention,
torture and in some cases, execution.
Tens of thousands of Somali civilians are fleeing EPRDF/TPLF troops
conducting military operations against civilian targets in Mogadishu.
These people are fleeing with little in hand and face dehydration and
famine as access to food and water becomes increasingly difficult.
Meanwhile, EPRDF/TPLF occupation forces continue to stir clan
rivalries by providing arms to clan militias in various parts of
Somalia. These arm deliveries continue to violation UN resolutions.
The ONLF would like to alert the international community to the
disaster which is unfolding in Somalia. We would like to affirm that
war crimes are taking place in Somalia currently and urge the world
community to investigate and realize the full and immediate withdrawal
of EPRDF/TPLF troops from Somalia.
The ONLF urges the Somali people to set aside their differences for
the sake of the salvation of their nation and embark on a clear path
toward national reconciliation leading to a future built by Somalis
for Somalis.
The people of Ogaden continue to stand in strong solidarity with the
Somali people as they resist EPRDF/TPLF occupation.