Bealu Girma (Amharic: በአሉ ግርማ, romanized: Be’ālu Girma; 22 September 1939 – 1984) was an Ethiopian journalist and author known for his criticism of prominent members of the Derg in his book Oromay (“The End”). He was a notable journalist during the time of Emperor Haile Selassie I and served in various media positions in the country. Girma also wrote notable works, including Beyond the Horizon, The Bell of Conscience, The Call of the Red Star, and Haddis.
Books in order of publication (Amharic and English):
Kadmas Bashager (Beyond the Horizon) – 1970
Ye’hillina Dewel (The Bell of Conscience) – 1974
Yekey Kokeb Tirri, The Call of the Red Star– 1980
Derasiw, The Author – 1980
Oromay – 1983
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