Kumsa Diriba (Oromo: Kumsaa Dirribaa; Amharic: ኩምሳ ድሪባ; born 1 January 1977), better known by his nom de guerre Jaal Marroo, is an Ethiopian rebel leader who currently serves as the Commander-in Chief of the Oromo Liberation Army. [1][2][3]

Dec 7, 2021 · Jaal Marroo, leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), is an enigma. Despite his position as a leader of the rebel forces in the current Ethiopian war, and his strong feelings about the treatment of the Oromo population, little is known about Marroo or his family. We find out more in the exclusive interview with his brother Sisay Diriba Lemessa.

Mar 1, 2024 · It was Jaal Marro, who had previously been reported killed on several occasions, as well as other OLA leadership that personally attended the peace talks. Even third-party facilitators were doubtful about his attendance. We were also pleased to see him in person, as it was an intensive operation that was conducted to bring him to the talks safely.

Nov 8, 2023 · At the same time, a video began circulating on social media of a speech made by an OLA commander named Kumsa/Miliyon Diriba, more commonly known by his nom de guerre Jaal Maro (“jaal” is an Oromoo word for “comrade”). …

Nov 11, 2021 · Jaal Marroo, the Ethiopian military leader in charge of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), has warned Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that his rebels are inching closer to victory, as the conflict in Ethiopia continues to escalate. “What I am sure [of] is that it is going to end very soon.

Dec 22, 2018 · At the same time, a video began circulating on social media of a speech made by an OLA commander named Kumsa/Miliyon Diriba, more commonly known by his nom de guerre Jaal Maro (“jaal” is an...

Sep 27, 2024 · Dhimma kana irratti garee Jal Maroo yokaan Kumsaa Diribaa irraa deebii argachuuf yaaliin VOAn taasifame yeroodhaaf hin milkoofne.

Jaal Marroo is the nom de guerre of Kumsa Diriba, who currently commands the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). Marroo has been a commander in the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) since at least 2016, when he oversaw an OLF-led offensive in western sections of the state of Oromia.

Jul 15, 2020 · Maqaa “Jaal Marroo” jedhamuun ka bal’inaan beekamaan hoogganaan Waraana Bilisummaa Oromoo zoonii Lixaa, Obbo Kumsaa Dirribaa, “ WBOn zoonii Lixaa, ajjeechaa artistii beekamaa Haacaaluu Hundeessaa irratti raaw’atame dudduuba jira”, jechuundhaan ka mootummaan balaaleffate, “dhara” jechuun...

Oromoa Ethiopia: Jaal Marroo, Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) commander, has given an audio interview to VOA (Voice of America) Amharic. Earlier Jaal Marroo appeared on Aljazeera TV. Jaal...