Several feared dead in clashes in south Ethiopia

Borena

ESAT News (January 18, 2017)

Special forces of the Somali regional state have reportedly carried out attacks against the Guji and Borena people in the Oromo region killing at least five.

A source told ESAT that the locals retaliated killing several members of the special forces.

The forces have also kidnapped unknown number of people and have raided cattle and camels.

The attack took place in three localities along the border between the Somali and Oromo regional states.

The area had seen bloodsheds resulting from clashes over pasture and turf wars.