To Ethiopian Prime Minister Honourable: Hailemariam Desalegn.
According to the international organizations Report, Sitti Zone is in crisis due to drought in the area. The people and their livestock are dying of hunger and serious water shortages, and the Ethiopian Federal government needs to reach out as soon as possible to this critical condition in the Shiinile zone. The people in the area are in need of urgent assistance for food and clean water, otherwise there will be mass amounts of people dying from starvation, malnourishment and disease outbreaks if help isn’t given.
We, the Australian Somali –Issa community are making a plea to the Ethiopian Federal government to reach out to these people who are in need of aid.
We do not support the renomination of Somali region President Mr Abdi Illy, because:
- Mr Abdi Illy has not done enough to earn our support as the Sitti Zone is behind the rest of Ethiopia Zone in terms of development, infrastructure, health and education.
- He has called our Ogas a terrorist and he is anti-peace. For any Issa our Ogas is the most important person and highest ranking as he is repetitive of all Issa where ever they are.
- We don’t understand why reserve food is in Jigjiga while people are starving of hunger in Sitti Zone.
- The Early warning Department of Ethiopia has given out emergence food, but has not reached the people in need.
Three months ago during the raining season, in the Northern East of Ethiopia where the Issa people reside, it has failed to rain. This lack of rain has resulted in the death of cattle, sheep and other farm animal, therefore, the Issa people are without any source of food. As shown on CCV footages of truck recordings between the Awash highway up until the Border of Djibouti, you are able to see the many death of animals throughout. Also you are able to see many children begging the truck drivers for food. This footage is very upsetting to watch. All in all, we appeal to the Government of Ethiopia to generously help aid these people living in the Awash highway till the Djibouti border and the Shinile zone, to deliver food and shelter.
It is important that the Ethiopian federal government consults with our King and his council in regards to anything to do with Issa people and their issues.
Thank you and kind Regards,
Issa Community of Australia
Email: Issacommnnity@gmail.com