Finally the Sidama referendum took place in November 2019, and the long-awaited Sidama National Regional State was established after a majority of 98% voted for statehood. Much of the credit goes to the SLM and the first year anniversary of the establishment of the Sidama National Regional State but the party’s stern silence after the establishment of the region begs more questions about its internal dynamics. https://addisstandard.com/in-depth-analysis-as-the-sidama-state-prepares-for-its-first-year-anniversary-a-look-at-past-challenges-future-plans/
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In Depth Analysis: As the Sidama state prepares for its first year anniversary, a look at past challenges, future plans
Monuments Commemorating Sidema Struggle and its Heroes By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, July 03/2021 - Sidama Liberation Movement (SLM) is one of the oldest political parties in the country formed during the Derg era to fight for the right to self…