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Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army edge towards talks
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the formation of a negotiation committee and the OLA said there are indications that talks will take place.
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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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OLF integration underway yet tensions remain
Oromo Liberation Front fighters have begun integration into regional security forces, although there are still reports of disagreements and insecurity.
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