Picture: OLA WebsiteBy Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssaAmbo, Oromia – Community participants of a workshop on fostering peace in Western Oromia urged for a continued engagement between the government and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in order to end the war in Oromia and bring bring lasting peace to the region. Mid-level officials from the four Wollega Zones in western Oromia and and officials from West Shawa zones were also in attendance. “Both parties must reach on ceasefire, opening a corridor for the humanitarian aid service.” Oromo Federalist Congress Public Relations Head, Sultan Kassim Genna told Addis Standard. He also said the media should play a constructive role in helping bring about a positive outcome. This week, Oromia regional state government pledged that it was working to ensure the continuation of the talks in due course.

Source: Ethiopian News May 13, 2023 22:50 UTC