About Us
Revealing Human Rights Violations Against the Sitti Somali People in Ethiopia.
Who We Are
SittiSomali is a human rights advocacy initiative dedicated to exposing and documenting the grave abuses committed against the Sitti Somali people in the Somali region of Ethiopia
We work to break years of silence, media blackout, and systemic erasure by bringing first-hand accounts, evidence, and testimonies to light.
For decades, the Sitti Somali communities have been subjected to atrocities carried out by the Ethiopian federal army, the Afar regional government, affiliated militias, and armed groups. These violations include massacres, forced displacement, burning of towns and villages, arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings—conducted based on ethnicity and geopolitics.
Our Mission
Our mission is to:
Gather and document evidence of human and humanitarian rights violations.
Expose systematic killings, displacement, and destruction of Sitti Somali communities.
Advocate for justice, accountability, and the protection of civilian lives.
Support and empower the Sitti Somali people to speak for and defend their own rights.
Our Vission
We envision a future where:
The suffering of the Sitti Somali people is no longer silenced.
Violations are documented, reported, and challenged.
Media blackouts are broken and the voices of survivors are amplified.
Justice, accountability, and dignity are restored to affected communities.
Meet Our Team
We are a network of advocates, researchers, and community members committed to truth and justice. Our work is grounded in first-hand sources, victim testimonies, and collaborative efforts with local and international partners. We also welcome filmmakers, journalists, writers, and human rights experts who can help document and share these realities with the world.
Why Join Us
Your involvement matters. Over 6,000 people—half of them women and children—have been killed, and more than 150,000 forcibly displaced. The massacre of 400 women and children in Gabaissa on July 24, 2021, stands as a haunting symbol of the ethnic cleansing and silence surrounding it.
While the Ethiopian government and international bodies remain largely unresponsive, you can help:
Break the silence.
Support justice efforts.
Contribute to documentation, research, and awareness.
Stand in solidarity with victims and survivors.
Call to Action
We urge you to learn about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Sitti Somali region and take meaningful steps to support this cause.
Here’s how you can help:
Sign petitions and write letters to governments and international institutions.
Raise awareness through media, academia, and community platforms.
Collaborate on research, film, storytelling, and documentation projects.
Contribute articles and analysis to our blog.
Share our reports, videos, and resources.
Volunteer or donate to support our advocacy efforts.
We call on the USA, the EU, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, journalists, and global media to acknowledge and act on this ongoing human suffering.
SittiSomali will continue to serve as a living archive and a hub for resources, testimonies, documentation, and campaigns for justice.