Beaten Quote by Feyisa Lilesa
“The people of Ethiopia are saying they've had enough of the killings and are tired of being exiled, imprisoned, beaten and we are done. We have had enough. We want peace now.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Protest rally, Ethiopia, 2023
People express collective exhaustion with violence and oppression, demanding immediate peace and end of suffering.
In simple terms: Ethiopians are fed up with killing and exile, want peace now.
Key Takeaway
Demand peace and end of oppression.
Themes
peace
justice
human rights
resistance
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
political
When to use this quote
- protest demonstrations
- community organizing
- peace negotiations
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
collective trauma
social movement
political agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can ensure lasting peace after such trauma?
- How can international actors support without imposing?
A Different Perspective
May overlook complexities of achieving lasting peace without addressing underlying political causes.
