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New Year Celebrations in Conflict-Affected Amuru and Kiramu Districts
Deutsche Welle · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
Residents of the conflict-affected Amuru and Kiramu districts in Oromia are celebrating the Ethiopian New Year amidst varying degrees of security improvements and lingering armed threats.
- Amuru and Kiramu districts in Ethiopia's Oromia region remain among the areas most impacted by ongoing conflict.
- Gemeda Lechisa, a resident of Agamsa town in Amuru district, stated that the area has experienced repeated attacks but is celebrating the 2019 E.C. New Year with better stability compared to previous years.
- Amuru residents report that farming activities have resumed and previously displaced individuals have returned from towns like Shambu and Obora, though armed groups still pose a threat with surprise attacks.
- In the Kiramu district of East Wollega Zone, where widespread displacement occurred in 2022, Temesgen Lemi noted that residents are celebrating the holiday together despite ongoing security concerns.
- Kiramu residents indicate that while the administrative center experiences peaceful movement, armed groups remain widely active in the rural areas of the district.
- The Kiramu district administration has previously reported conducting peace forums among community segments alongside security measures to stop conflicts.
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