Woyane's deal to destroy Yayu, Ilubabor
Orom@ntic Commentary - June 16, 2008

At a time when over six million of its people are starving because of lack of prioritization, the Ethiopian government is signing yet another deal with China to develop coal reserve by destroying the thickly forested Yayu region in Ilu Aba Bora. The rainforest in Yayu region is one of the last forests left in Ethiopia, but the current irresponsible government is eyeing it for its next destructive move. Previously, the Ethiopian government has burned down forests in various parts of Oromia with pretense of smoking out rebel soldiers. Read More.

- Related: Ethiopia plans to develop coal reserve (Reuters, June 16, 2008)