Opposition Oromo party says members killed during, after elections

By Ethiopian weekly newspaper Addis Zena

ADDIS ABABA, May 31, 2005 — The opposition Oromo National Congress (ONC) has said that 13 of its members were killed before and after election time.

It also said that its victorious candidates are fleeing from their respective constituencies after failed assassination attempt on their lives.

While briefing Adis Zena, the party said five out of the 13 members were killed between 14 and 15 Ginbot 97 (22-23 May 2005) by members of the reserve army, who were said to have come from Beladumo town, Fedis District, eastern Harerge zone in eastern Ethiopia.

Material provided by the BBC Monitoring Service.