Oromia regional State
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Farm or Fight: Farmers in Oromia’s Horro Guduru Wollega zone struggle against forced conscription under Gachana Sirna
In March 2022, a proclamation facilitating the implementation of Gachana Sirna, a system designed to organize individuals to protect their…
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News: Oromia region implements ‘largest local administration restructure’ in half a century
Subsequent to the endorsement of the new administrative framework, the newly appointed officials at the local level of administration are…
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Surge in Kidnappings amid escalating conflicts, erosion of ‘government control’ in Oromia, Amhara regions: Rights Commission warns
(Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported an alarming increase in kidnappings across the Amhara…
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Deadly assault in East Wollega Zone of Oromia region claims three lives, leaves one wounded
Areal view of the Kiremu district located in the East Wollega Zone of the Oromia region (Photo: Kiremu District Communication…
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Ongoing attacks by armed groups in Derra district of Oromia region claim six more lives in latest violence
Since June 2024, at least four major attacks have occurred in the Derra district, resulting in the deaths of at…
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Public rallies in North Shewa Zone call for peace amid conflict in Oromia region
Recently, peaceful rallies were held in the towns of Sululta and Chancho, situated within the North Shewa Zone, to advocate…
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Deadly attack in Arsi Zone of Oromia region leaves priest and five others dead
According to local residents, six civilians, including a local priest, were killed in an attack that occurred earlier this week…
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Deadly attacks leave 15 dead in Oromia’s Horo Guduru Wollega Zone
Displaced individuals residing at the IDP center, such as the Shambu Bus Station in the Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, have…
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Ethiopia, Somalia poised for third round after latest talks in Ankara end without results
Ethiopian and Somali foreign ministers during the first round talks in early July. (Photo: Turkish MoFA) Addis Abeba – The…
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Federal high court acquits Taye Dendea on two charges, orders defense on third
Taye Dendea, former state minister has been imprisoned since December 2023 (Photo: Taye Dendea/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Federal High…
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