Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
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"the government had not respected a peace deal signed in 2018 to end the conflict in the Somali region."
— Abdikadir Addaani Hirmooge , Activist
"Ethnic conflict, insecurity, and mutual oppression and pushing each other aside have not been eradicated, resulting in a need that has affected every ethnic group."
— Abdikadir Addaani Hirmooge , Activist
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The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
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