In his press briefing today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered federal defense force and federal police to discharge their responsibilities in mitigating the loss of lives at the border between Ogaden and Oromia.
Following the Premier’s order, Chief Administrator of Oromia regional state, Lema Megerssa and Chief Administrator of Ethiopian Somali regional state Cabdi Iley held talks today.
After the talks, they agreed for the deployment of federal defense and police forces to stabilize the area, said Ahmed Shide, Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office.
Chief Administrator of both regional states also pledged to team up efforts with the federal forces and do their parts for the success of the peace stabilization efforts, the Government Communications Affairs Office said in a statement today.
We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.
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