Ethiopia's Prime Minister condemns "horrific" ethnic killings
When members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) conducted raids on communities populated by minority ethnic Amharas, witnesses told the BBC that victims were buried in mass graves and houses were set ablaze.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has condemned the "horrific" murders of scores of ethnic minorities in attacks in the country's west, saying his government's first objective is to restore peace and security.
The death toll from Saturday's attacks is unknown, but some sources suggest it might be in the hundreds.
The prime minister is frequently chastised for failing to address the country's escalating insecurity.
Since he took office four years ago, there has been an extraordinary rise in communal violence and ethnic strife.
Mr. Abiy has now stated that his administration has "zero tolerance" for civilian deaths.
The most recent incident occurred in western Oromia, Ethiopia's most populous area.
When members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) conducted raids on communities populated by minority ethnic Amharas, witnesses told the BBC that victims were buried in mass graves and houses were set ablaze.
The gang denies responsibility for the attacks and instead blames the government.
In western Oromia, fighting between the government and the OLA has been reported, raising fears that people will be caught in the crossfire.
