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Oromo Liberation Army attack in Oromia’s Sululta district leaves two dead, including Police Chief
The late Legesse Seyoum, Sululta District Police Chief Commander. (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba– An attack by armed members of…
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Former OLA commander announces peace agreement implementation within two days
Sagni Nagasa, former Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) commander. ( Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba– Sagni Nagasa, former Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)…
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EHRC reports forced conscription, arbitrary detentions and extortion in Oromia with victims including minors as young as 11
(Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported cases of forced conscription and arbitrary detentions…
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Oromia regional gov’t reports OLA fighters entering camps after peace deal; armed group rejects reports
(Photo: Oromia Communication Bureau ) Addis Abeba – The Oromia Regional Government has reported that members of the Oromo Liberation…
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Sixteen detained in Oromia’s Darra district after media statements on violence and civilian killings, as teen’s beheading sparks social media outrage
(Photo: Social Media/ Daniel Gemeda) Addis Standard – Sixteen residents of the Darra district, North Shewa Zone, Oromia region, have…
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Oromia regional gov’t, OLF condemn ‘gruesome beheading’ of 17-year-old, accuse ‘Fano’ militants of killing
(Photo: Social Media/ Daniel Gemeda) Addis Abeba– The Oromia Regional Government and the opposition party, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF),…
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Beheading of young man in Oromia’s Darra district sparks outrage as violence claims 43 lives in four months
The ongoing conflict in the Darra district of North Shewa Zone, involving armed groups as well as government forces, has…
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Oromia residents report widespread forced conscription, allege detentions, ‘extortion’ by gov’t forces
(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– Residents from various parts of the Oromia region have reported a significant increase in forced conscription…
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Senior US officials, Ethiopian Defense Minister discuss conflicts in Amhara and Oromia, DDR efforts in Tigray
(Photo: U.S. Embassy in Addis Abeba) Addis Abeba – Senior U.S. officials met on Monday with Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense,…
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Residents of Oromia region report growing financial burden from mandatory contributions for militia, school meal programs
(Photo: Oromia Militia Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Residents across Ethiopia’s Oromia region, including farmers and government employees, report increasing financial…
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