Ethiopia’s regional state of Oromia and the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) agreed to a ceasefire on Thursday, following months of sparring amidst rising insecurity in the region. The reconciliation pact was signed by Milkesa Mideksa of the Oromia state and Dawud Ibsa, chairperson of OLF. The event held at the Ambo University in the Oromia state was attended by Oromo traditional leaders and several representatives of political parties. OLF has previously accused Ethiopia’s government of failing to abide by an agreement aimed at reintegrating OLF fighters into the national army. ResolutionsImmediate ceasefireOLF will encamp its soldiers soonwill encamp its soldiers soon A committee has been formed to facilitate the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of armed members of the OLFALSOREADOLF

Source: Ethiopian News January 25, 2019 01:52 UTC