Sept. 21, 2006 (Oromia) - News reaching us from the region confirmed that fierce gun battle occurred between soldiers of Oromo origin and TPLF soldiers over the last weekend in the vicinity of Naqamtee, western Oromia. The shooting incidence happened when six Oromo soldiers discovered a location where TPLF soldiers were torturing five other Oromo soldiers brought from border areas. Angered by the actions of the TPLF soldiers, the Oromo soldiers instantly opened fire on TPLF soldiers. After a fierce gun battle the six Oromo soldiers left the city unharmed and their whereabouts is unknown yet. In related news the TPLF government brought new military force to Geedo, in central Oromia, to replace the small contingent previously stationed in Geedoo.
Prompted by this incidence several Oromo nationalists are urging Oromo soldiers to organize themselves and stand up against the brutality perpetrated on their people by the TPLF regime.
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