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Oromo People’s Democratic Organization

poitical party, Ethiopia
Also known as: OPDO
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The Oromo People's Democratic Organization (OPDO) was a political party in Ethiopia. It was part of the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) coalition. In 2001, the then-President Negasso Gidada sided with a splinter group of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), a faction within the EPRDF. This led to Negasso being ousted from the leadership of the OPDO, though he remained federal president until his term ended in September 2001. The OPDO's political activities and internal dynamics were intertwined with the broader political landscape of Ethiopia, including dissent within the ruling coalition and protests by the Oromo people regarding development plans.1

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  1. Eritrean People’s Liberation Front
  2. history of Ethiopia - Dissent, protests, and increasing oppression

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