Ayan Hassan Robleh

Fact-Check: The "Geda Operation" in Moyale and Hudet Woredas, Somali Region, Ethiopia 1. Since 21 October 2026, Moyale and Hudet districts of the Somali region are under attack by armed groups from Ethiopia's ethnic group and Oromo region, including the Oromo Special Forces (Oromo Liyu Police), Geda Commando, Repelola militia, regular police, OLF/OLA, Qeerroo Haromsa, and other groups. These forces and groups are using Ethiopian army vehicles, uniforms, weapons, communication, and basis as well. 2. The objective behind this operations "Geda Operation" is to drive non-Oromos communities from Moyale Ethiopia and then use Moyale as strategic gateway to destabilize Kenya and to control Lamu port. 3. Such developments raise questions about state authority and accountability. If state sources, army equipment, and security personnel are being used to support these operations, the federal government of Ethiopia (if it can indeed be considered a functioning government) must clarify its role, hold those responsible accountable, and ensure the protection of civilians. 4. Such circumstances indicate a serious failure of governance or possible complicity by state institutions in the country. 5. Based on these developments, there are serious concerns that those behind the on-going attacks on Moyale and Hudet will not stop at the Ethiopia's border, but may extend their activities beyond Ethiopia's borders, fuelling ethnic conflicts and broader regional instability. Therefore, neighbouring countries (Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti) should remain vigilant, safeguard national unity and safety of their populations, and take coordinated preventive actions before the situation escalates into a wider regional crisis. Everyone cares when it’s too lat. @_AfricanUnion @IGADsecretariat @ChathamHouse @kenyaaxis @AhmedSolHoA @AhmedAbdiIsse1 @AbdiAbdinur @BillowKerrow @FarahMaalimM @Abdirik @ManderaBlogger @DirreOnline @radiodaljir @KaramaraTv @UN_SPExperts @AmnestyEARO @AmnestyUK @ida_sawyer @DRovera @EIshmael_ @EIshmael_ @SpotonSomalia @foziaaosman @ay_has @hassanabdirahm8 @Hassa23851483 @faisalroble19