[UPDATE – Nov. 2 – 17:30Z] Separatists From Ethiopia’s Oromia Region Plan to Advance On Addis Ababa

Leaders of the separatist Oromo Liberation Army have said they plan an advance on Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa, the Somali Guardian news website reported on Tuesday. According to the news outlet, Oromo Liberation Army fighters are currently stationed north and east of Addis Ababa, trying to surround the city. [UPDATE – Nov. 2 – 17:30Z] Ethiopia declares nationwide state of emergency Ethiopia’s council of ministers has declared a nationwide state of emergency effective immediately, according to state-affiliated media. “The state of emergency is aimed to protect civilians from atrocities being committed by the terrorist TPLF group in several parts…