The Politics of Representation and State Violence in Ethiopia: The Oromo Colonial Experience

"The Politics of Representation and State Violence in Ethiopia: The Oromo Colonial Experience" by Gemetchu Megerssa and Aneesa Kassam provides a critical examination of the Oromo people's historical experiences within Ethiopia. The book focuses on the marginalization, oppression, and state violence endured by the Oromo community under various regimes in Ethiopia. It explores how the Oromo have been systematically excluded from political representation and subjected to violence, land dispossession, and cultural suppression. Through meticulous research and analysis, the authors shed light on the complex dynamics of power, ethnicity, and identity in Ethiopia, highlighting the Oromo struggle for recognition, justice, and autonomy within the Ethiopian state.