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Three civilians killed in West Wollega’s Begi, Kondala districts; families blame ‘government forces’ for the deaths
The ongoing armed conflict between government forces and insurgent groups in the West Wollega Zone, specifically in the Kondala district,…
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Deadly attack at Mosque leaves six dead in Somali region
(Photo: VOA) Addis Abeba – Six individuals were killed on 18 September, 2024, in an attack on a mosque in…
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Heavy fighting in Gondar and surrounding areas results in fatalities, civilian casualties
(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba – The ongoing conflict in urban areas located in the Central and North Gondar zones of the…
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National Committee announces ‘cessation of hostilities’ between Afar, Somali regions
A high-level meeting convened by the National Committee, established to address the conflict between Somali and Afar, was held on…
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Conflict claims lives of three civilians in Darra district, Oromia region; another three reportedly killed by ‘gov’t forces’ in West Wollega
The ongoing conflict in the Darra district of North Shewa Zone, involving armed groups as well as government forces, has…
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Afar, Somali leaders forge path to peace amid escalating border conflicts
Awel Arba (left), president of the Afar region, and Mustefe Mohammed, president of the Somali region (Photo: EPA) Addis Abeba – Afar…
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Is Western Oromia returning to normalcy?
During a public assembly held in May at Wollega Stadium, Nekemte, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored the critical significance of…
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Four civilians killed in deadly attack in Darra district of North Shawa Zone; residents and officials blame ‘Fano militants’
An attack in the Dara district of the Oromia region, situated within the North Shewa Zone, resulted in the deaths…
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Human Rights Watch calls for UN, AU to suspend Ethiopian troops from peacekeeping missions
Inhabitants of Merawi town claimed that government forces were responsible for the deaths of a minimum of 50 individuals on…
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