Large parts of the region was inaccessible to outside agencies by Ethiopian troops in 2007.

The base is thought to have about 10,000 Ethiopian troops.

This came after Ethiopian troops completely pulled out of the country only a day before.

They were pushed back by Ethiopian troops in the last month of fighting.

The presence of Ethiopian troops may have provoked the fighting in the first place.

He's said to have played a significant role in formation of Ethiopian troops.

Despite 5,000 Ethiopian troops being deployed to keep peace in the area, tensions are still high.

According to witnesses, Ethiopian troops first fired in the air.

Further reports stated that Ethiopian troops had been seen in uniform on the streets of the town.

It was speculated that the target might have been Ethiopian troops who had taken over control of the hotel.