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(OLF News, May 29, 2009) OLF news correspondent reported from Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) that another conflict, between Afar and Karrayyuu Oromo ethno-national groups, orchestrated by the cadres of the Tigrai dominated illegitimate regime of Meles Zenawi have taken 21 lives. It is to be recalled that OLF News has reported very recently on May 20, 2009 that a similar TPLF concocted conflict between Oromo, Afar, and Argobbaa  has taken 14 lives around the same area of Eastern Shoa zone at a place called Summaa Dhangaddi.
 
The current deadly conflict is reported to have taken place at different places in Fantallee District of Eastern Shoa zone in which all in all 21 died from both sides instantly. In one such conflict alone which took place in the village of Haroo Qarsaa at a place called Hallam 13 people died from both sides. The number of those who have been injured is unknown. In addition to loss of lives, it is reported that a great deal of property is destroyed by the conflict.
 
The conflict is said to have started when the TPLF cadres went to the Afars and agitated them to chase the Karrayyuu Oromos from their land and confiscate their land and their property. The type of military equipment used by the Afar side is reported to have been heavy automatic weapons which individuals can not have in their own indicating that the forces of the regime not only armed the Afars but also have been fighting with Karrayyuu Oromos siding the Afars.
 
In related news, a similar conflict between Guji Oromos and Sidamas orchestrated by cadres of the regime is also reported to have taken the lives of 100 people. Stay tuned with OLF News for the details of this news.