Fighting between rival ethnic groups in western Ethiopia has killed at least 44 people and displaced 70,000, the UN says. Violence erupted on Friday after gunmen killed four local officials during a visit to neighbouring Oromia region, residents of Benishangul-Gumuz say. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's push for reforms since coming to office in April has failed to quell ethnic conflicts. Image copyright Reuters Image caption Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has made changes that have transformed the countryIn September, at least 28 people were killed after fighting broke out in the capital, Addis Ababa. Since coming to power in April, Prime Minister Abiy has introduced a series of reforms that have been widely welcomed.

Source: Ethiopian News October 02, 2018 16:07 UTC