World | Other World Stories
Twenty killed in western Ethiopia land clashes
More than 20 people were killed in three days of clashes over land in western Ethiopia last week, police said on Saturday.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:43 May 24, 2008
Addis Ababa: More than 20 people were killed in three days of clashes over land in western Ethiopia last week, police said on Saturday.
Police spokesman Demsash Hailue the clashes were over a long-standing dispute over land along the border between Oromia and Benishangule in western Ethiopia.
He dismissed local media reports that the fighting between the Oromo and Benishangule ethnic groups killed more than 100 people.
More from Other World Stories
More from World
News Editor's choice
-
6,000 cups and counting: Addicted to that tea
This cafeteria in Al Mamzar attracts thousands of customers daily, including the rich and not so rich
-
Swimming pool horror: Twins hospitalised
Twins rushed to hospital after collapsing from chlorine inhalation at swimming pool in their villa
-
Play your cards right with credit card interest
UAE Central Bank plans to cap interest rates, but are you paying thirty-five per cent now?
