Renewed violence in Tepi town, in the Sheka Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region, left 10 people dead, residents of the town told Amharic service of the Voice of America.

The town’s Justice and Security Administration say, however, the number of people killed in the violence today is only five and unspecified numbers of civilians are wounded. The town is reportedly tense even after the violence.

The violence is said to have something with identity question and demand for autonomy.

We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.

Halgan Media