Panic as Ethiopia region goes 25 days without internet and mobile network

Families of people living in the the west of Ethiopia’s Oromia region are expressing concerns as the region is marking 25 days without access to the internet and mobile phone networks.

Western Oromia's security situation is reportedly unstable and relatives staying outside the town cannot communicate with their people in the region.

BBC reported that people, especially young men, are fleeing the area either to the capital, Addis Ababa, or to the neighbouring region of Gambella.

The report added that in the last couple of weeks there has been unrest between government forces and Oromo groups in the region.

So far, there has been no comment from the Ethio Telecom about the shutdown.

BBC