The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) is a political and military organization that seeks greater autonomy for the Ogaden region in eastern Ethiopia. Founded in 1984, the ONLF advocates for the rights of the Somali ethnic group in the area, which has faced political and economic marginalization. The ONLF has been involved in armed conflict against the Ethiopian government, aiming to address issues such as resource allocation and self-determination. The group has received varying degrees of support from the Somali diaspora and has been designated as a terrorist organization by the Ethiopian government, complicating its efforts for recognition and dialogue.