Armed men kidnap dozens in the Oromia region

Dozens of bus passengers in Ethiopia were kidnapped by armed men in the largest area in the country, Oromia, where they were traveling from the capital, Addis Ababa.

Details are only the appearance of the kidnapping that occurred earlier this week.

The accident occurred in Ali Douru, which is Near an area that was kidnapped about 100 university students in the same way While they were heading home from their university campus last July.

The survivors and local authorities blame these kidnappings on the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group operating in the region. The group denied its involvement at the time.

In reference to this week’s incident, Ola said it had received reports on kidnappings and that she was “conducting an investigation.”

According to one of the report of a local media organization, the passengers were heading to Debre Markos, a city in the Amhara area of ​​the country, when they were attacked by armed men who exchanged fire with the local security forces.

Another report said that many buses were attacked during which at least one person died. The number of kidnappers can reach 50, according to this report.

The government did not say anything about the kidnapping and the BBC attempts to obtain an official response.

The kidnappings of civilians – including passengers – have become increasingly common in the area. In the past, armed groups demanded a ransom to release the people who carry them.

Ola says she is fighting to self -self -self -determination in Ethiopia, Oromo.

It was classified as a terrorist organization by the Federal Parliament and operates in different regions in Oromia, including the region where Ali Duru is located.