Ogaden rebels denounce Ethiopian war crimes in Somalia

April 11, 2007 — The EPRDF/TPLF regimes appalling record of human rights
violations 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.