Tension Running High in Oromia State After Fighting Broke Out in Western EthiopiaBy Staff ReporterNovember 5, 2019 (Ezega.com) -- Tension is running high after fighting broke out in Begi and Qondala districts in Wellega zone of Oromia state in western Ethiopia between the rebel Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and members of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, residents said on Tuesday. The fighting has continued even a day after an agreement was reached by Oromo political parties, including OLF, in Addis Ababa to collaborate for peaceful political activities in the region. The fighting restarted on Saturday and caused insecurity in the surrounding districts,” the eyewitnesses said. Just a few days ago, several Oromo political parties, including the OLF, had once again agreed to work for a common goal. Meanwhile, a planned pro-Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rally, which was set to be staged in Ambo city, was called off.

Source: Ethiopian News November 05, 2019 19:41 UTC