Here is a link to an article about my country from The Independent. The reason I chose this article is because it is, very sad story and many innocent people were killed.
In eastern Ethiopia, in Ogaden area, 74 people were killed by the rebel Ogaden National Liberation Front on 24 April 2007. During this attack the rebels was destroyed the exploration services and 7 Chinese workers were kidnapped. The General Manager of Zhongyuna Petroleum Exploration, Xu Shuang, stated that nine Chinese oil workers were killed, and also during this fight 65 Ethiopian’s were killed by the fighters.
In addition, according to China’s official Xinhua News Agency, the company had many Ethiopian workers including 157 Chinese. The facility was guarded by 100 Ethiopian soldiers and the attack happened with in 50, minute gun battle. The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, said that the attacks would have an endless effect on investment in Ethiopia.
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