Ethiopia: Oromia Special Forces Attack Somali Border Towns in Moyale

Oromia Special Forces attacked several towns in the Somali Region’s border district of Moyale on Wednesday morning, including Chamuq, Malab, Arbor, Goro Weyne, and Goro Yar.

According to local accounts, the forces set Chamuq on fire and looted civilian properties, while threatening similar attacks on nearby settlements.

Civilian casualties have been reported.

Local sources said Ethiopian Federal Forces withdrew without intervening as residents in Moyale continued to defend their towns against the attackers.