Oromia regional State
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Wollega Under Siege: Unraveling layers of violence, displacement in Western Oromia
Displaced individuals from the Gida Ayana district in East Wollega Zone who sought refuge in school compounds in 2023 (Photo:…
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OLF, OFC announce plan to facilitate “transitional gov’t” in Oromia to address political, security crises
(Photo: Social Media/ Lammii Gammachuu) Addis Abeba– The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), along with…
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Oromia regional government appoints three former OLA commanders after peace deal
Oromia Regional State President Shimelis Abdissa and former OLA commander Sagni Nagasa during the signing of a peace deal on…
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Forest fire rages for over a week on Mount Galama in Oromia’s Arsi zone, residents report no gov’t response
(Photo: EPA) Addis Abeba– A forest fire that started over a week ago on Mount Galama, located between Bokoji and…
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Opposition politician Lidetu Ayalew accuses Ethiopian government of plans to seize his property following travel ban
Lidetu Ayalew (Photo: S.shoot) Addis Abeba– Lidetu Ayalew, an Ethiopian opposition politician, has alleged that the government is preparing to…
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Oromia Vice President says efforts underway to make region “free of IDPs” by year-end
Awelu Abdi, Vice President of Oromia Regional State. (Photo: FBC) Addis Abeba– Awelu Abdi, Vice President of Oromia Regional State,…
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Human Rights Under Siege: How security forces in Oromia fuel terror, fear to control residents through lawlessness
(Photo: Social Media) By Terje Østebø Addis Abeba – In mid-January 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published its overview of the human…
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Twenty Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, community elders released after three weeks of detention
Members of the Michille Gadaa of the Karrayyu community conducted the Buttaa Qaluu, a traditional ceremony held as part of…
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EHRC reports widespread extrajudicial killings, including pregnant women and children, amid conflicts in Amhara and Oromia
(Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported widespread extrajudicial killings, including those of pregnant…
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Families, residents voice concerns as 20 Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, community elders remain missing for 18 days
Members of the Michille Gadaa of the Karrayyu community conducted the Buttaa Qaluu, a traditional ceremony held as part of…
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