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Ethiopia announces peace talks with rebel group in Oromia

The government of Ethiopia will begin peace negotiation with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group active in the country's largest and most populous region.

Ethiopia parliament sets up body to investigate massacres

Parliament's announcement comes as African Union calls for a probe into killings in Oromia state's western area, where OLA rebels are accused of killing hundreds of people.

Ethiopia approves dialogue commission that won't talk to rebels for now

Lawmakers pass bill to set up 11-member commission but it will not engage with Tigray or Oromo rebels at this stage.