Ethiopia: Spokesman said “anti-peace forces” are trying to destroy ethnic harmony
Addis Ababa (HAN) May 2, 2014. The Oromo demonstrations (OPDO & elemnts of OLF) erupted in Addis Ababa against plans by the Ethiopian government to incorporate part of Oromia into the capital. Oromia is Ethiopia’s largest region and Oromos are the country’s largest ethnic group, willing to win the next election. Oromos say the government wants to weaken their political power. They say expanding the capital threatens the local Oromo language, which is not taught in Addis Ababa schools; under the rule of Federal juridictions, such as Dire-Dawa and Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Spokesman, denied the killings and said the master plan for expansion in Addis Ababa was publicized long ago and would bring the Capital Addis Ababa services to remote areas, inside Oromo National Regional State. They accuse those they call “anti-peace forces” of trying to destroy Ethiopia’s ethnic harmony. The African tour: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, while he is in Addis Ababa had raised concerns a