A first round of peace talks between the Ethiopian government and rebels from the Oromiya region ended with no deal, both parties said on Wednesday, amid a conflict in which hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands displaced.
Rebel groups in Oromiya, which is home to the country's largest ethnic group, the Oromos, have fought the federal government for decades and accused it of marginalisation and neglect.
"While the talks have been largely constructive, it was not possible to reach an agreement on some issues during this round of the talks," the government said in a statement, adding that the parties had agreed to continue to talk.
