Ethiopia's Peace Talks with Oromo Rebel Group Fail for Third Time

The Oromo Liberation Army's 'intransigence' and 'unrealistic demands' cited as reasons for the failure, as violence in Oromiya continues to pose security challenges.

The latest round of peace talks between Ethiopia's government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) ended without an agreement, marking the third time negotiations have failed.
The OLA, an outlawed splinter group of a formerly banned opposition party, has grievances rooted in the alleged marginalisation and neglect of people in Oromiya, Ethiopia's largest region.
The violence in Oromiya has been one of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's main security challenges, killing hundreds of people in recent years.
Redwan Hussien, Abiy's national security adviser, attributed the failure of the talks to the 'intransigence' of the OLA and their 'obstructive approach and unrealistic demands'.
The East African trade bloc IGAD expressed optimism about further talks, pledging to provide unwavering support to both sides in their pursuit of a peaceful resolution.