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Oromia Regional State
News Update: Thousands of children, women & elderly face malnutrition in Borana, Oromia; more than 7, 000 cattle perish due to drought
By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 16/2021 – Some 6,398 children, 9,078 women and 2,226 elderly people are among thousands facing severe health problems associated with malnutrition following drought caused by lack of rain in Borana, Oromia regional state. The drought has also led to the death of 7,540 …
News Analysis: Weeks after rights commission expressed concerns over the security situation of civilians in East wollega, Communal Violence breaks out in Kiramu Woreda
By Dereje Gonfa Addis Abeba, October 12/2021- Addis Standard received reports from members of both the Amhara and Oromo community in Kiramu woreda of the East wollega zone. The testimonies received from members of both communities and a community leader reveal that violence broke out on Sunday October 10, claiming …
News Analysis: Borana Zone of Oromia region reports over 4000 cattle deaths due to shortage of rain
By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, October 12/2021 – More than 4,000 cattle have died in the Borana Zone of Oromia region due to shortage of bi annual rain. Residents of the Borana Zone of Oromia region told VOA Amharic that cattle have died because of shortage of rain in …
