Protesters during an Aug 6 2020 demonstration in Addis Ababa. FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2021 / EINPresswire.com / -- The Oromo Legacy, Leadership, and Advocacy Association (OLLAA) is deeply concerned about the safety of Ethiopian protesters who this weekend are demanding justice for the twenty Oromo political prisoners on a hunger strike. Since June 2020, the Ethiopian government has held the political prisoners inside a maximum-security prison in Addis Ababa. During similar protests last year, Ethiopian security forces killed 76 protesters in what the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission called a “crime against humanity.” Under international law, the Ethiopian government is obligated to allow its citizens to assemble and express their political views peacefully. OLLAA calls on the international community and human rights watchdogs to closely monitor the Ethiopian government’s response to the weekend gatherings.On Tuesday, February 16, OLLAA will hold a similar rally in Washington, D.C. All peace-loving individuals are welcomed and encouraged to join.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2021 01:18 UTC