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BBC NEWS | Africa | Ethiopia ONLF rebels 'seize town'

BBC NEWS | Africa | Ethiopia ONLF rebels 'seize town'

Rebels in Ethiopia fighting for the independence of the Somali-speaking Ogaden region say they have captured a town in the east of the country.

The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) said it had seized Mustahil and was also fighting for the towns of Wardheer and Khalavo.

It said at least 80 Ethiopian soldiers had been killed.

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