IDPs in Western Oromia face challenges as authorities expedite return programs amid absence of essential infrastructure
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- OHRM-2024-0054
- Date of incident
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- Horo Guduru Wollega
In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty. The clash between government forces and rebel factions, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the non-state militia, Fano, from the neighboring Amhara region, has transformed the landscape into a battleground of ideologies and power.
Source: Addis Standard, "IDPs in Western Oromia face challenges as authorities expedite return programs amid absence of essential infrastructure", published 2024-03-13. https://addisstandard.com/feature-idps-in-western-oromia-face-challenges-as-authorities-expedite-return-programs-amid-absence-of-essential-infrastructure/