ADDIS ABABA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - An outlawed Ethiopian rebel group said on Tuesday the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi could usher in a new era of peace in Ethiopia, but reaffirmed its readiness to fight for self-determination.
"The death of the Ethiopian dictator may usher a new era of stability and peace in Ethiopia and in the Horn as a whole," a statement by the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), said.
"ONLF will also work with any progressive open-minded opposition forces who are ready to recognise the rights for self-determination for all nations and nationalities," it said. (Writing by Richard Lough; Editing by Jon Hemming)
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