borkenaFebruary 24,2019Ethiopia’s Institution of Ombudsman has visited the residents of Legetafo whose residences have been demolished last week on alleged grounds of “illegal construction.”And the Ombudsman says those whose houses have been demolished are exposed to serious crisis. Children, women, elders and diabetic patients are among the victims, as per the report by DW Amharic on Saturday. However, people in the region are coordinating efforts to feed those whose houses have been ripped apart by Oromia regional state administration. Also, the Ombudsman said that is it saddened by what has happened in Legetafo. Yet, Oromo regional state authorities insist that ripping apart residences of citizens is “legal” and that it will continue.

Source: Ethiopian News February 25, 2019 02:48 UTC