By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE More by this AuthorSecurity forces in Ethiopia's Oromia regional state have killed a large number of Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel members, the Government Communication Service announced. Read: Ethiopia's Oromo rebel leader predicts victory 'very soon'Many “members of the militant group have been killed in the operation,” he said, without revealing the exact number of casualties. An Oromo opposition official, who spoke to The EastAfrican, confirmed that there is an ongoing military operation in parts of Oromia region. OFC alleged that more than 280 civilians have been massacred since April 16 under the ongoing joint military operation. The Ethiopian government has denied the allegations and said the campaign was aimed at curbing killings, displacement and destruction of properties caused by OLA.

Source: Ethiopian News May 14, 2022 21:28 UTC