Ethopia: ONLF withdraws from National Dialogue, accusing Somali authorities of ‘unilateral’ and ‘exclusionary’ actions

Addis Abeba – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has announced its decision to suspend participation in the Ethiopian National Dialogue process, citing a lack of “inclusivity” and “transparency.”

In a statement released on 20 October 2024, the group criticized recent actions by the ruling party in the Somali region, claiming they have undermined the process by “unilaterally selecting participants,” violating the agreement with political parties, and “sidelining diverse voices.”

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