- Ethiopia says rebel leader killed in west

Ethiopia says rebel leader killed in west

Reuters - Nov 7, 2008 - "Legesse Wegi, military commander and central committee member of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), and some of his followers were killed on Wednesday in Kelem district of the western Wellega region," police said in a statement.

"Some of his followers were also killed, while some others surrendered to security forces, appealing for mercy," the statement added, without giving more details.

There was no immediate confirmation from the OLF.

Earlier this week, Ethiopian authorities paraded on TV more than a dozen people they said were captured OLF leaders. Read More. - FULL COVERAGE