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West Guji and Kore Zone Administrations Clash Over OLA Logistics Claims

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West Guji and Kore Zone Administrations Clash Over OLA Logistics Claims
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The Kore Zone administration has strongly rejected allegations by a West Guji Zone security official claiming that the area is used as a logistics source by the OLA insurgent group.

  • The head of the West Guji Zone Peace and Security Department, Ayele Damba, stated that the OLA insurgent group uses the Kore area as a source of logistics and transport.
  • Ayele clarified that while individuals are engaged in this illegal activity, it is not supported by the Kore Zone government structure.
  • Ayele noted that weapons originating from South Sudan and provisions from neighboring districts pass through the area to reach the group.
  • The Kore Zone Government Communication Department head, Mr. Ashaber Gezu, strongly condemned the remarks as completely false and dangerous.
  • Ashaber stated that the anti-peace forces are actually entrenched and operating within the West Guji Zone of the Oromia region, where residents are suffering attacks.