Noun
shifta (plural shiftas)
(Africa) outlaw, bandit
The main target of the shifta was to disrupt the free movement of the UNC in areas controlled by the independence bloc supporters. Source: Internet
Although any killing in any circumistances should not be condoned, however, the shifta the so called liberation fronts are primerly responsible for the death of some villege residents by taking shelter among the civilian population. Source: Internet
Ethiopians now own nothing because the shifta is selling everything garage sale. Source: Internet
The shifta attempted to prevent the rural population that supported independence from having an audience with the UNC. Source: Internet