Oromo Liberation Army Relocates to Camps as Ethiopia Embarks on Peace Deal Implementation

• Members of the OLA move to camps following the December 1 peace deal
• Experts say successful implementation is key to lasting stability in Oromia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a historic step toward peace, members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have started relocating to designated camps, marking the first tangible progress in implementing the peace agreement signed on December 1, 2024. The accord, brokered between the Oromia Regional Government and the OLA leadership, seeks to end six years of conflict that have destabilised the Oromia region and left communities grappling with insecurity and loss.