By Giulia ParaviciniNAIROBI (Reuters) - A first round of peace talks between the Ethiopian government and rebels from the Oromiya region ended with no deal, both parties said on Wednesday, amid a conflict in which hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands displaced. Rebel groups in Oromiya, which is home to the country's largest ethnic group, the Oromos, have fought the federal government for decades and accused it of marginalisation and neglect. "While the talks have been largely constructive, it was not possible to reach an agreement on some issues during this round of the talks," the government said in a statement, adding that the parties had agreed to continue to talk. The talks, mediated by the regional Africa group IGAD, started last week in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an outlawed splinter group of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), a formerly banned opposition party, confirmed in a statement its willingness to continue talks and said no agreement was reached on "key issues".

Source: Ethiopian News May 03, 2023 14:51 UTC