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Ethnic violence in Ethiopia claims 21 lives, 61 others suffer injuries

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Ethnic violence in Ethiopia claims 21 lives, 61 others suffer injuries

Concerned authorities in Ethiopia have confirmed the death of no less than 21 people and the wounding of 61 others following an outbreak of ethnic violence in the southern part of the country.

According to reports, heavy fighting between ethnic groups has sent hundreds fleeing across the border to neighbouring Kenya.

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“People have been killed, business premises bombed and torched, houses have also been set ablaze in the fight between Oromo and Somali Garre fighters,” said Wario Sora, a human rights activist from Moyale on the Kenyan side.

An internal U.N. report dated Dec. 13 and reviewed by Reuters also confirmed the fighting, with heavy artillery being used, and said there was likelihood the conflict could spill over into Kenya.

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