Oromo region

Ethiopia: 79 arrested on suspicion of corruption

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (December 25, 2018) The anti-corruption commission for the Oromo regional administration says 79 officials have…

6 years ago

Ethiopia: Authorities arrest over 170 people for inciting violence

ESAT News (August 21, 2018) Authorities in Ethiopia’s restive Oromo region have arrested 171 people accused of inciting deadly violence…

6 years ago

Amnesty says Ethiopian authorities must immediately demobilize Liyu Police

ESAT News (May 31, 2018) Amnesty International said today that the Ethiopian government must immediately withdraw and disband the Liyu…

6 years ago

BREAKING: Dr. Abiy Ahmed becomes EPRDF chairman

=========================================== by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 27, 2018) Ethiopia's ruling coalition, EPRDF, elects Dr. Abiy Ahmed as the new chairman…

7 years ago

Ethiopia: Unrest continues in Oromo region, six killed in Borena

ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Security forces opened fire and killed six people in Borena, south Ethiopia, while 20 others…

7 years ago

Ethiopia: At least dozen people killed in Eastern Ethiopia as eviction of Oromos continue

ESAT News (September 13, 2017) At least a dozen of people have reportedly been killed in Eastern Ethiopia as violence…

7 years ago