Ethiopia: Government and OLF rebels sign peace deal August 7

Event

The Ethiopian government and rebel group Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) signed a peace agreement in Asmara (Eritrea) on Tuesday, August 7. The two sides agreed to terminate hostilities and the OLF agreed to conduct its political activities in Ethiopia through peaceful means.

Context

The OLF seeks self-determination for the Oromo people, and OLF rebels have fought an insurgency against Ethiopia since the 1970s. The OLF declared a unilateral ceasefire on July 5 after the Ethiopian parliament rescinded its designation of the OLF as a terrorist organization.

Advice

Individuals in Ethiopia are advised to monitor the situation.