Ethiopian government issues statement on Somali-Canfar conflict

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The Ethiopian government has launched an effort to end the recent fighting between Somalis and Canfar in the western part of Siti region.

The Addis Ababa government has called on both sides to immediately cease fire and come to the negotiating table.

Fighting in recent days has killed more than a hundred people, and displaced dozens more.

The warring parties claim victory in the battle and have seized territory, although its yet to be confirmed.

Peace agreements to end the ongoing conflict between Somalis and Afar have already failed.