Ethiopia Insight published on 29 March 2023 a commentary titled "Ethiopian Government and the Oromo Liberation Army Edge Towards Talks" by Ermias Tasfaye, Ethiopia Insight reporter based in Oromia.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that a committee has been formed to negotiate with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), which has been seeking autonomy for Oromia. The OLA left open the possibility of internationally-mediated peace talks.