Remembering Jaal Battee Urgessa: A Beacon of Hope for the Oromo People
- Ref
- OHRM-2024-0173
- Date of incident
- Zone
- East Shewa
On the 9th of April, a brave champion of peace was brutally slain in the middle of the night plunging his beloved nation into a state of profound sorrow and disbelief. Jaal Bate Urgessa, one of the most vocal opposition party officials and a tireless advocate for justice, was struck down in his prime, leaving a void that seemed impossible to fill. His assassination not only plunged a nation into mourning, but also marked the loss of a visionary whose dreams were interwoven with the hopes of the Oromo people.
Source: Addis Standard, "Remembering Jaal Battee Urgessa: A Beacon of Hope for the Oromo People", published 2024-04-17. https://addisstandard.com/remembering-jaal-battee-urgessa-a-beacon-of-hope-for-the-oromo-people/