several arrests before a cultural festival in the Oromia region
According to police, more than five people were arrested in the Oromo zone. These arrests come just before the Oromo Ireecha Cultural Festival.
Ethiopian authorities say the detainees planned violent action this weekend. Weapons and ammunition were seized during a police operation in Oromia. It is not known if and under what conditions the detainees intended to use it.
At the same time, another operation was uncovered, involving the intelligence services, the federal and Amhara region police, but also the federal army.…