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Oromia peace prospects dimmed by renewed fighting
Bridging the gap between OLA disarmament and a transitional government has become harder after hostilities flared again.
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Opposition to Oromia megacities echoes Ethiopia’s master plan turmoil
Oromia implements restructuring with similarities to the controversial Addis Ababa master plan, raising claims of illegality.
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Amhara civilians were massacred in Tole, but questions remain
While the authorities and OLA accuse each other of the killings, and Amhara groups blame both, the facts—as far they’re known—suggest a more convoluted story.
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Jawar Mohammed: from ‘A luta continua’ to peace preacher
To the dismay of some Oromo nationalists, Jawar appears to be placating the government.
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Extrajudicial killings by Ethiopia’s security forces: rule or exception?
International focus on the war in northern Ethiopia has obscured state violence elsewhere.
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Moo’ichi Paartii Badhaadhinaa, moo’atamuu Oromiyaa — fi Itoophiyaati
Xiyyeeffannoon muummicha Ministeeraa Abiy Ahmed tokkummaa ta’us, eenyummaa siyaasa Itoophiyaa fi kan Oromoo walitti araarsuu sababa dadhabeef, waadaa seene sanaaf jiraachuu hin dandeenye.
Continue reading Prosperity Party’s win is a loss for Oromia—and Ethiopia
Despite his focus on unity, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has failed to reconcile Ethiopian and Oromo political identities, and so failed to live up to his own promises.
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Chaos in the Rift—a microcosm of Ethiopia’s brutal polarization
In Oromia, mayhem followed the 29 June slaying of beloved singer Hachalu Hundessa. And as Oromo protesters rose up in Batu, security forces stood down.
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