A historic round of peace talks between the Ethiopian government and the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) ended in failure to reach an agreement to end the conflict in the vast Oromia region.
Redwan Hussein, a government negotiator, tweeted that the talks had been “largely constructive,” but that “unfortunately, it was not possible to reach an agreement on some issues during this round of talks.”
Mr. Redwan stated that understanding had been reached in some areas but not on key political differences.
He also acknowledged the importance of continuing talks in order to end the conflict permanently and peacefully.
In the first major initiative to end the Oromian rebellion, the two sides met in Tanzania.
The OLA claims to be fighting for Oromia’s “self-determination” and has carried out a series of raids on government forces in the region.
The talks took place about six months after Ethiopia’s government reached a peace agreement to end a bloody two-year war in Tigray’s northern region.
In a failed attempt to destabilize the government, the OLA allied with Tigrayan forces.
