Dozens Abducted on Bus in Oromia, Ethiopia

In a recent attack in Ali Doro, Oromia region, Ethiopia, armed men abducted approximately 50 bus passengers traveling from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos. The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a group deemed a terrorist organization by the Ethiopian government, has been implicated in the incident, although they have stated they are investigating the reports of abductions. Eyewitnesses reported that armed men engaged in gunfire with local security forces, resulting in at least one death during the attack. The OLA claims to fight for the self-determination of the Oromo ethnic group, but abductions and violence against civilians have been rising in the region. The government has yet to comment on the incident, and previous similar kidnappings have raised concerns about the safety of civilians. The situation highlights the ongoing instability and conflict in Ethiopia, particularly in areas where ethnic tensions are prevalent.