IOYA: "Second March on Washington" was a success
ManaBuna - April 9, 2008

On March 31, 2008, members of International Oromo Youth Association (IOYA) once again marched to the capital to remind the US government, the international community and the American media to give the necessary and long overdue attention to the turmoil occurring in the Horn of Africa. The International Oromo Youth Association, an umbrella organization of all Oromo Youth Associations and Student Unions across the globe, with a vision of engaging in a multifaceted struggle to bring freedom and justice to the Oromo people, pledges to come back year after year, to March on Washington, until freedom and social justice is a reality in the Horn of Africa.

Since the current minority regime of Ethiopia clinched to power in 1992, the Oromo nation has seen the largest exodus in its recorded history. Whereas almost everyone was affected by the act of ethnic cleansing theatrical staged by Ethiopia's government, many left the country to save their lives. Hundreds of thousands are living a nightmarish life in fear of forced deportation, killing and arrest in neighboring countries. Read More.