The Oromo are Ethiopia's largest ethnic group. In the aftermath of the violence, Abiy called for calm, saying: "We should not marginalize political parties coming from abroad." Ethiopians have expressed concern and criticized those responsible for the violence at what is seen as a crucial time for the country. Sporadic ethnic violence has continued in Ethiopia despite the dramatic political and economic transformation that has included an unexpected end to Ethiopia's two-decade border war with Eritrea. Africa's second-largest country based on population, Ethiopia is no stranger to ethnic violence – with over 80 ethnic groups, it is extremely diverse.

Source: Ethiopian News September 14, 2018 16:30 UTC