Amharas and Oromos are having a blast online.

Breaking a glass ceiling.

She made history, hopefully all Somalis can now rely behind her.

Updates: Local police in Amhara and Oromia are siding with the protesters; reports of soldiers being killed are coming in,

That's a good question! The only thing I could think is remnants from Derg. The weapons look aged. Another possible is the chaotic Southern Sudan. Egypt and Eritrea would be more than happy to supply arms though.

How much authority do the traditional leaders enjoy in the region. I know the Woyanes have done everything to dismantle this institution. In any case, reports coming from Amhara, locals are openly confronting Tigria forces in Gondar, many deaths have been reported. The regime is locking many people in Oromia and executing them with impunity, but the kids are not backing down, Phones, internet and electricity are down.

Your friend is right, Woyanes looted the country in order to enrich themselves and build Tigray. They are getting ready for the inevitable. Glad to hear his family wants to change their money crop:-)

Galbeedi, Iley has simply wronged too many people and his militia is not loyal force. The regions that you mentioned belong to D!r tribes, do they have any political establishment or resistance movement? Whether we like or not, the ONLF will not be sidelined. It is my hope tribes realize the importance of the moment and seize this opportunity. We don't come under Oromo rule either. You are right that Tigray will side with Oromo in order to keep the lands that appropriated from Amhara. Many people were killed today, specially outside of Addis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1itAaduWYQ&feature=youtu.be

Oromo flag in this Addis today

Iley is a criminal, not even his clan would support him as most of his victims are from his clan. He is simply too faithful to the Woyanes. The Liyu is also being used to kill other ethnic groups. That are being shipped to Amhara along with Agazi forces. The best hope for Somalis is for ONLF to take charge but make the process inclusive. Otherwise, we will be looking at another Somali civil war especially if Ethiopia implodes. The whole region might simply burn.

Restricted Travel in Oromia Region The U.S. Embassy is monitoring recent social media reports of planned protests and demonstrations in the Oromia region this coming weekend of August 6-7, 2016. The disseminated messages call for protests at all district and zonal level capitals across Oromia. The U.S. Embassy is restricting all personal travel by U.S. Chief of Mission employees in Oromia through August 7, 2016. The U.S. Embassy anticipates that communications such as cellphone and internet could be disabled. Travelers should anticipate traffic restrictions on main roads outside of major cities in Oromia due to road closures and gatherings, and an increased presence of federal police. The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. Citizens traveling within the region to review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; avoid large gatherings and demonstrations and monitor local news stations for updates. We also advise everyone to maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities. In the Oromia region, numerous protests have materialized with little to no prior knowledge. Regardless of where U.S. Citizens are traveling to, everyone should increase their level of situational awareness, continuously assess their surroundings, and evaluate their personal level of safety and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings. http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/messages/emergency-and-security-messages-for-u/security-message-for-u.s.-citizens-restricted-travel-in-oromia-region-august-05-2016

I think there are other demos this weekend. This might be nationwide, or at least in Amhara and Oromo regions. TPLF sewed the seeds of Ethiopia's destruction. They kept it alive in order to milk it as long as they can. No wonder they insisted on article 39. p.s. Amhara are armed unlike Oromo civilians. And unlike in the past, Amhara are finally defining themselves more of Amhara than Ethiopian. I think they are sensing the fall of Ethiopia will not see them return to power. p.s.s I don't see Hassan Sheikh doing that.

Tens of thousands of protesters call for a regime change in Ethiopia http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2016/Aug/116775/tens_of_thousands_of_protesters_call_for_a_regime_change_in_ethiopia.aspx

Let the sh!t hit the roof.

Secure freedom? I can't believe you actually posted that.

ETHIOPIA: RIOTS IN GONDER CLAIM CASUALTIES July 16, 2016 At least 10 people have been killed in Gonder northern Ethiopia in clashes as locals with security forces. The government blames Eritrea for the unrest but residents cite disputes over land and ethnicity. http://www.wardheernews.com/ethiopia-riots-in-gonder-claim-casualties/ Tigray has annexed or tried to annex large green areas from Amhara Region. TLPF has created conflicts among nations by swapping territories from one region to another.

I don't see Ethiopia being reformed.

Indeed, that's why they have the secession article. In any case, it's scary. We, Somalis, have massacred each other, despite the animosity and the hate, we still identify with each other. Ethiopians on the other hand speak of each other in just hostile manner that one fears genocidal war, something that will affect the entire Horn.

Soon enough, they sew the seeds of Ethiopia's destruction.

Even the opposition parties have backed Erdogan. Some of the Western Media are basically salivating to see off Erdogan.

It seems the coup is failing.

There have been coups before, they will be fine.