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How did the Ethiopian war start?
Background. From 1961 until 1991, Eritrea had fought a long war of independence against Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Civil War began on 12 September 1974 when the Marxist Derg staged a coup d’état against Emperor Haile Selassie.
Why are the Oromo fighting?
The Oromo conflict is an armed conflict between the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and the Ethiopian government. The Oromo Liberation Front formed to fight the Ethiopian Empire to liberate the Oromo people and establish an independent Oromia state.
Who is Oromo father?
Borana and Barento in Oromo oral history are said to be brothers who were the sons Orma, father of all Oromos. These two major groups are in turn subdivided into an assortment of clan families.
Are Oromos Ethiopian?
The Oromos are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia (34.9% of the population), numbering about 37 million. They are predominantly concentrated in Oromia Region in central Ethiopia, the largest region in the country by both population and area. They speak Afaan Oromoo, the official language of Oromia.
Why did Ethiopia fall?
The Emperor returned from exile and the country was one of the founding members of the United Nations, and in 1962 annexed Eritrea. However, the 1973 Wollo famine, domestic discontent, and the independence war in Eritrea led to the fall of the Empire in 1974.
What happened to Oola in Return of the Jedi?
Oola was portrayed in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (in both the original release and in additional scenes filmed later for the Special Edition) by actress Femi Taylor. Remarkably, she looked almost unchanged after 14 years, allowing for a close up of her looking in terror at the rancor.
What is the story behind the Coca-Cola Wars?
PEPSI: The Amazing Story Behind The Cola Wars. The rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi is legendary. Although the feud really heated up with the Pepsi Challenge in 1975 —which prompted Coca-Cola’s horrific New Coke debacle— the brands have been fighting each other for more than a century. And not just about product development.
What were the cola wars of the 1980s?
The great Cola Wars of the 1980s were a battle between Coca-Cola and PepsiCo for dominance. The disastrous introduction of “New Coke” in 1985 appeared to set Coca-Cola back.
Why did Fortuna lie to Oola?
Oola was a female Twi’lek dancer who wanted a different and better life off of Ryloth. She waited for someone to help her leave and believed her hopes had come true when she met Bib Fortuna. Knowing how desperately Oola wanted to leave, Fortuna took advantage of her hopes by spinning lies to her about his boss.