The soldiers of the armed Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in Ethiopia have began entering the government camps following the latest agreement reached with the federal government. It is estimated that the OLF has a few thousand soldiers. To calm the growing tension between the federal government and the OLF, a few weeks ago elders and respected Oromo leaders such as, Abba Geddas have mediated the two sides. The decision of OLF fighters to put their arms down and enter government camp has come as a result of the mediation. Though the ultimate goal of the OLF was not clear at the moment, initially the group was established several decades ago to establish an independent Oromo nation.

Source: News Business Ethiopia February 13, 2019 09:33 UTC