The incident is said to have ethnic character between Oromo and Sidama ethnic groups. Ethiopian Authorities declined to remark about itGoogle map of EthiopiaborkenaRenewed clashes along what is described as a “border” between Oromia and Sidama region reportedly left at least 12 people dead. According to the report from VOA Amharic, the incident happened about a week ago near the Chiri locality. It happened in the West Arsi zone of Oromia and the adjacent ethnic Sidama areas. Perpetrators of the attack are said to be “unidentified gunmen.” However, the unsuspecting circumstances under which the killing happened seem to indicate that the killing was a coordinated one.

Source: Ethiopian News March 08, 2023 04:01 UTC