Authorities in Oromo region of Ethiopia say number of people displaced over 70,000.borkenaOctober 2,2018Oromo regional state authorities says that over 70,000 people are displaced this week in connection with violence along Benshangul and Oromo regional state border areas, according to a report by DW Amharic today. Zelalem Jaleta, Benshangul Gumuz regional state communication head, reportedly confirmed the death of 44 people (16 from Benshangul region and 28 from Oromo regional state) while stating that the number could rise. With regard to the number of displaced people, he is cited as saying that 20,000 people are displaced which is much lower than the figure from Oromo regional state. However, he pointed out that the number could be higher as people are displaced from Oromo region adjacent to Benshangul region as well. The Federal government has not yet issued a statement regarding the situations in Keffa and Benshangul region.

Source: Ethiopian News October 03, 2018 02:48 UTC