Addis Abeba – The talks between the representatives of the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) entered the fourth day today with the two sides engaged in multiple discussions on preliminary topics, sources with knowledge to the matter told Addis Standard. Credible sources also told Addis Standard that in addition to IGAD, the talks are being facilitated by the governments of Norway, Kenya. Bu according to the sources who spoke with Addis Standard, there is no clear indication that both the EU and the US are involved in any capacity until now. Addis Standard understands that there are more representatives of the OLA present at the venue. The PM was referring to the call made by the Oromia regional state president Shimelis Abdissa while addressing the 6th regular meeting of Caffee Oromia, the regional council, on 17 February.

Source: Ethiopian News April 29, 2023 00:40 UTC