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Oromo: General strike set to raise awareness for a beleaguered people [no comment]

As Ethiopia gets ready to celebrate Eid al-Adha and New Year festivities, the Oromo people hope to raise awareness for their demand for justice and the respect for human rights by initiating a general strike – thus putting the city in virtual lockdown at such a vital time of year.