Addis Ababa, December 17, 2024 (FMC) – Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia today announced that it is set to host nationwide peace conference starting on 21st December 2024 under the theme “Religion for Peace, Unity and Respect”.
The council stated that the conference mains aims to build on the peace agreement signed two weeks ago between the Oromia regional state government and one of the senior leaders of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and to ensure that the armed groups in various parts of the country accept the call for peace.
The council further stated that it is working to facilitate a platform where the people can demonstrate their strong desire for peace, strengthen their solidarity and underscore their contribution to peace building in the country.
The conference will be held in sports stadiums in all major cities across the regional states.
It has been indicated that the first peace conference will be held at the Dire-Dawa International Stadium on December 21, 2024.