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Ethnic attacks kill 60 in Ethiopia's Oromiya, says human rights body

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Ethiopia's most populous region, Oromiya, has seen an escalation of violence over the past two years. The latest bloodshed started on Aug. 29, when fighters from the outlawed Oromo Liberation Army attempted to capture the town of Obora. Oromos have long complained of marginalisation and neglect by Ethiopia's central government.

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Reuters

Ethnic attacks kill 60 in Ethiopia's Oromiya, says human rights body

NAIROBI - Gunmen killed more than 60 people and displaced 20,000 during three days of ethnically motivated violence in late August in Ethiopia's most populous region, Oromiya, the country's human rights commission said on Tuesday. Home to Oromos, Ethiopia's largest ethnic group, and to other communities such as Amharas, the second largest, Oromiya has seen an escalation of violence over

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Al Arabiya

Ethnic attacks kill 60 in Ethiopia’s Oromiya: Human rights body

Gunmen killed more than 60 people and displaced 20,000 during three days of ethnically motivated violence in late August in Ethiopia’s most populous region

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The Daily Star

At least 60 killed in ethnic attacks in Ethiopia's Oromiya: Rights body

Gunmen killed more than 60 people and displaced 20,000 during three days of ethnically motivated violence in late August in Ethiopia's most populous region, Oromiya, the country's human rights commission said on Tuesday.

2 years ago·Bangladesh

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