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Global Odaa Nabee Association (GLONA)
Our History
A Legacy of Dispossession
Since the 19th century, the Oromo people in general and the Tulama Oromos in particular have been systematically displaced from their homeland. The founding of Addis Ababa on Tulama heartland and garrison towns across Central Oromia marked the beginning of a long history of displacement through urbanization and development induced mega-projects like dams, industrial zones, and airports established by successive governments of Ethiopia
The Aabbuu Mega Airport Crisis
This project threatens life, livelihood, cultural survival, and violates international human rights standards.
Location
Aabbuu Sub District, 40 km southeast of Finfinnee/Addis Ababa
Initial Land
Required
3,500 hectares (8,648 acres) of farmland
Initial Impact
~15,000 people from six villages—Aabbuu Aciro, Aabbuu Garbi, Aabbuu Kombolcha, Aabbuu Loyya, Aabbuu Lugna, and Aabbuu Sarkama
Clan
Ja’an Galan of Tulama lineage
Displacement Overview
Scope of Displacement
The proposed Aabbuu Mega Airport will forcibly displace approximately 15,000 people from six villages in Aabbu Seera District, Central Oromia. These communities belong to the Ja’an Galan clan of the Tulama Oromo and rely entirely on their farmland for food, income, and cultural continuity.
Village Name | Estimated Households | Estimated Population | Clan Affiliation | Primary Livelihood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aabbu Aciro | ~500 | ~2,500 | Ja’an Galan | Subsistence farming |
Aabbu Garbi | ~500 | ~2,500 | Ja’an Galan | Subsistence farming |
Aabbu Kombolcha | ~500 | ~2,500 | Ja’an Galan | Subsistence farming |
Aabbu Loyya | ~500 | ~2,500 | Ja’an Galan | Subsistence farming |
Aabbu Lugna | ~500 | ~2,500 | Ja’an Galan | Subsistence farming |
Aabbu Sarkama | ~500 | ~2,500 | Ja’an Galan | Subsistence farming |
