What is being done now to prevent similar terrorist attacks from happening in the future?
Following the attacks, the measures taken by the Oromiya state administration and OPDO were similar to those taken in Gambella. However, federal government intervention was not required in Oromiya as the State was capable of handling and solving the problem all by itself. Commendable activities were carried out in keeping the public informed about what was going on. Secondly, the state administration and OPDO managed to mobilize the farmers, who are the decisive force, and a better than ever portion of the urban community. Such coordinated efforts enabled the reversal of OLF’s desire to broaden the school violence into a mass uprising. Though the damage inflicted on life and property has been enormous, it was put under control before the situation got out of hand. Of course, it could have been possible to prevent the problem if pre-emptive measures had been taken by both the state and federal governments. But, the State has taken effective measures after the incidents including restora
