Ethiopian Government Arrests 245 People in Oromia

October 29, 2017 - Ethiopian government on Sunday arrested 245 people in connection with unrest in Oromia regional state, reports Xinhua.

The people arrested are believed to have connections with the recent violent demonstrations in Buno Bedele zone of Oromia, state television EBC quoted Addisu Arega, spokesperson of the Oromia regional state of Ethiopia.

Spokesmen for Oromia and Amhara regional states had issued statements in the aftermath of the unrest that reportedly caused major business disruptions and burning of various locations.

"Three Amharas and eight ethnic Oromos were killed in Buno Bedele zone of the Oromia regional violence perpetrated by bodies trying to create division between the two ethnic groups," Arega said.

He said the situation has calmed down and individuals suspected of orchestrating the violence have been arrested.

Spokesperson for the Amhara regional state, Nigusu Tilahun, also said an undetermined number of people have been displaced by the violence.

Source: Xinhua