Oromia regional State
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News
Police confirm 13 arrests linked to Bate Urgessa’s murder
Bate Urgessa was fatally shot on Tuesday night, and his remains were discovered early on Wednesday (Photo: Social Media) Addis…
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Oromia region strongly refutes reports implicating gov’t forces in Bate Urgessa’s killing
The late politician Bate Urgessa (Photo:Screenshot/Prime Media) Addis Abeba – The Oromia regional government in a statement released late Wednesday…
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Rights Commission calls for prompt, impartial investigation into Bate Urgessa’s killing
Bate Urgessa spent years in and out of detentions on several occasions (Photo:Screenshot) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights…
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Local officials refute al-Shabab operating in Oromia’s Bale zone, posing security threats
Al-Shabaab is an Islamist insurgent group based in Somalia (Photo:Anadolu) Addis Abeba – Local officials have denied a report that…
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Analysis
IDPs recently returned from Amhara to Oromia region opt to turn back, while others choose to stay despite turmoil
Last month, over 1,000 displaced individuals who were residing in various shelters within the Amhara region were compelled to return…
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Joint task force announces arrest of 50 suspects “plotting violence, terror” targeting Addis Abeba
The suspects were found in possession of various weapons, currency notes from different countries, bank books, and other documents (Photo:…
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Politics
Five Wonji Sugar Factory workers found dead after two-week hostage ordeal
On 15 March, 2024, the remains of five workers from Wonji Sugar Factory, who endured a harrowing two-week hostage ordeal,…
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Analysis
Conflict Brews: Coffee growers in Western Oromia battle for beans amidst militarized conflict, instability
The conflict between government forces and armed groups in Western Oromia is having a detrimental impact on the livelihoods of…
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Feature
IDPs in Western Oromia face challenges as authorities expedite return programs amid absence of essential infrastructure
Humanitarian personnel providing assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Horro Guduru Wollega Zone in January 2023 (Photo: Oromia…
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In-Depth Analysis
Threats on wheels: Ethiopia’s transportation sector faces escalating attacks by armed groups, gov’t forces
According to the Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association, over 53 drivers have fallen victim to attacks by armed groups in…
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