The Oromiya regional state said today that it has prepared to provide all necessary supports to all victims of stampede during the festivity of the cultural celebration of Ireccha at Hora arsidi lake, Bisheftu.
Oromiya regional state vice president, Eshetu Dessie, briefing Journalists at Chefe Oromiya noted that the region is now expressing condolence and is ready to support all the victims of the stampede at Irrecha festivity.
According to Eshetu the innocent participants of the Irrecha died due to the violence caused by the anti-peace forces during the celebration. The social media is disseminating propaganda as if the violence is started by gun fire opened by government forces, he added.
Eshetu stressed that everyone should understand the misleading information conveyed through the social media. He also called every citizen of the country to strengthen the solidarity and contribute to maintain sustainable peace in the country.
The regional government has undertaken efforts to register the Gada system in this year by the UNESCO in which Irreechaa is one of the glorious element of the Gada system , Eshetu underscored. All necessary efforts will continue to register the Gada system as one of the intangible heritage of the world, he reiterated.