What kinds of genuine changes are needed in Ethiopia today – in terms of improving human rights situation?
KC: In simple terms, political prisoners will need to be freed or face a fair trial; the education system will need to be free of political influence and it should not be used as a tool to crack down on students; the resources of the country should be used to help with economic development of the country, not for making only the few the rich; the people should be allowed to exercise their political rights and views without a fear of persecution; and the citizens of the country deserve to have a fair and fraud-free election as it is defined on its constitution. Gadaa.com: Let’s talk about the Oromo youth in Diaspora. What do you think can be done to empower the Oromo youth in Diaspora? KC: Oromo youth in Diaspora has a unique opportunity to go to school, to make a career and to enjoy access to a better living situation. Living under such relative comfort and security, the youth also has the opportunity to carry out its responsibility by being a voice for the voiceless people at home. We
