Ethiopian PM condemns extremism, extends condolences to civilian attack victims amid election

ADDIS ABABA, June 6 — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended condolences to families and communities affected by recent armed attacks in the southeastern part of the country’s Arsi Zone in the Oromia region. In a statement issued Friday, the Office of Ethiopian Prime Minister said the recent attacks, including the killing of civilians and destruction of homes and places of worship, were carried out with the clear intention to “inflame ethnic and religious tensions and deepen social divisions” among communities. Accusing the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA-Shene) insurgents of the attacks, the office emphasized that the situation has been brought under control, and that coordinated security operations are currently underway against those responsible for the attacks.